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Bivens makes Senate run official, says he isn’t a ‘placeholder candidate’
Former Arizona Democratic Party Chairman Don Bivens said he won’t be deterred from a U.S. Senate run by other possible candidates and likely put to rest whatever fleeting rumors still remain that U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords would jump into the race.
Spotlight on Mormons intensifies as Flake, Cardon vie for Senate seat
It’s been known for months that Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Mesa, would seek the Senate seat being vacated by Republican Sen. Jon Kyl.
But when Mesa businessman Wil Cardon announced Friday that he will also run for Kyl’s seat, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints suddenly had the two frontrunners in the race.
Is Arizona about to have its own “Mormon Moment”?
Capitol Quotes: August 12, 2011
This week’s most outstanding utterances, gibes and quips.
GOP Senate primary: Flake targets Cardon over spending
U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake is lambasting his new GOP primary opponent over his position on federal spending, an issue that has been Flake’s calling card during his 10 years in Congress.
‘Job creator’ Cardon destined to hire numerous consultants
Last week, East Valley investor Wil Cardon announced he’d challenge Congressman Jeff Flake for the Republican nomination to the U.S. Senate in what could be described as the Political Consultant Employment Act of 2011. In these times, a complete lack of experience is somehow touted as a benefit when it comes to running for political office. With that in mind, Cardon seems to be the man for the j[...]
Cardon goes from Flake supporter to rival in Senate race
Just four months after serving on a fundraiser committee for U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake’s Senate campaign, wealthy Mesa investor Wil Cardon announced that he would challenge the congressman for the Republican nomination.
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.
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.
Poll: Brewer very unpopular among voters
A new poll was released today (Aug. 31), and the results don’t bode well for Gov. Jan Brewer’s chances for election to a full term. It also looks bad for... […]
