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Are they all on Ducey’s speed dial?
The issue-advocacy television ad linking Smith to Obama by virtue of his leadership role in the US Conference of Mayors was designed by Ducey’s media consultant, Larry McCarthy. To read... […]
It’s not electioneering. Promise.
As anticipated, the ads that the Legacy Foundation Action Fund began airing on Friday attack Mesa Mayor Scott Smith for his role as president of the US Conference of Mayors.
Running the state is just like selling ice cream
Ducey has made his success as CEO of Cold Stone Creamery a pillar of his gubernatorial campaign, and he reiterated that yesterday with an online video featuring several Cold Stone employees and franchisees who touted his business acumen and promoted his candidacy.
Pastor lends star power to Wilcox’s campaign
Pastor today threw his weight behind the campaign of Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox, a major boost to her campaign to succeed him in Congress. In a statement from her campaign, Pastor noted the historical significance of sending Wilcox to DC.
Make ready, take aim, (mis)fire!
Frank Riggs took aim at Ducey today, criticizing his GOP rival for comments he purportedly made at last week’s candidate forum hosted by the Home Builders Assn of Central Arizona... […]
Lawsuit potential? Check.
At the center of the budget fight at the Capitol is a proposal to prohibit K-12 districts from converting more schools into charters. Some lawmakers see this as “double dipping,” since the districts are accessing both the property tax base afforded to school districts, while receiving roughly $1,000 more per pupil in state aid for the students at the charter schools.
Poised for relevance
The Arizona Republican Party in February posted six figures in federal campaign fundraising, the second consecutive month it has done so, while the Arizona Democratic Party barely cracked $50,000 for the month and owes debts totaling more than five times what it has on hand.
Can’t afford that with Clean Elections money
Jones’ initial TV ad buy actually tops out at roughly $250,000 – not $150,000, as we originally reported – once cable and the Tucson media market are factored in. To... […]
Tired of the sideshows
One longtime lobbyist for the business community today (March 13) echoed the sentiment that business leaders are growing frustrated with the fringe element of both parties, and they need to aggressively engage in helping to elect state policymakers who will avoid “sideshows” like S1062 and, more pressingly, the efforts to undo Common Core.
Quezada, Hernandez to fight over Gallardo’s seat
Both Quezada and Hernandez are running for Gallardo’s Senate seat, setting up the potential for an intraparty fight in the majority-minority district.
Murphy corrects campaign finance reports
Murphy essentially admitted today that he had filed erroneous campaign finance reports by reporting payments that were never made, failing to reflect certain expenses and making no mention of the more than $8,000 he owed his former political consultant.
Smith rakes in more cash
Smith campaign consultant Brian Murray told our reporter today that the Mesa mayor had raised roughly $460,000 at this time last week. This was prior to a fundraiser hosted by... […]
