Flake claims $2M in early Senate funds; experts say millions more needed
Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Mesa, said Monday that he has more than $2 million in the bank already for his bid to replace retiring Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., in 2012.
Collaboration is key strength for southern Arizona lawmakers
Not long ago, southern Arizona legislators worked together to serve the needs of their communities, regardless of their political affiliations. Today, the willingness to collaborate is gone.
Dem David Crowe exploring US Senate run
Tucson defense contractor David Crowe is eying a run for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate.
You always have to keep an eye on the quiet ones
Observers shouldn't mistake Wil Cardon's low profile in recent weeks as a signal that he isn't interested in challenging Flake.
Pearce plans to stay through end of session
Pearce wouldn't close the door on 2012 run for the U.S. House or Senate, but said it is "absolutely my intention" to stay in the Legislature through the end of the 2012 regular session.
Deep-pocketed foe for Flake?
Yesterday afternoon, Hotline On Call, an online publication of National Journal, reported that wealthy investor Wil Cardon is mulling a Senate bid to challenge Flake.
Franks bows out of Senate race
U.S. Rep. Trent Franks stunned the political community Friday with an announcement that he will not run for the U.S. Senate in 2012.
Wealthy friends in high places
Last month, the Club for Growth was quick to pick sides in the race to replace Kyl, endorsing Flake the same day he announced his candidacy.
Elder Quayle brother ‘exploring’ Senate bid
Tucker Quayle, the older brother of Ben Quayle, told our reporter he's interested in running for Kyl's seat but isn't in any hurry to make a decision.
Jim Small previews the race to replace Kyl
Yellow Sheet Report editor Jim Small talks about the developing race to replace U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl.
Abracadabra! McCain goes from maverick to partisan
McCain was named as the most conservative senator in 2010 by National Journal, which annually rates members of Congress on how they compare to each other on an ideological scale.
It’s the oldest trick in the book!
A poll showing Arpaio as the front-runner in the U.S. Senate race garnered all the headlines yesterday afternoon, though serious political observers have no reason to believe the sheriff will enter the race, despite his $3 million war chest and proven ability to raise large amounts of money nationally.