NEW BARBER AD
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From the desk of Christopher Conover on Tuesday, May 8th 2012 at 15:37
CD 8 Democrat Ron Barber is using a new ad to go after Republican Jesse Kelly on Social Security.
Read MoreCARDON RELEASES NEW AD
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From the desk of Christopher Conover on Monday, May 7th 2012 at 15:05
The US Senate primary election is still more than three months away but one candidate is out with his fourth ad.
Read MoreDCCC ALSO GETTING IN ON CD8 RACE
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From the desk of Andrea Kelly on Tuesday, May 1st 2012 at 11:29
Just like its Republican counterpart, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is getting involved in the CD8 election. The National Republican Congressional Committee is airing ads [opposing Democrat Ron Barber](http://blogs.azpm.org/b/political-buzz/2012/4/30/cd8-barber-releases-another-tv-ad-nrcc-responds/) in the special election to fill the seat for the remainder ...
Read MoreOBAMA ENDORSES GRIJALVA IN CD3
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From the desk of Andrea Kelly on Tuesday, May 1st 2012 at 8:48
The president is endorsing U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva for reelection in the new Congressional District 3 this fall. In a statement released by the Grijalva campaign, President Barack Obama said Grijalva is an advocate for workers. "From day one, he has been a tireless champion for good-paying jobs, education ...
Read MoreCD8: BARBER RELEASES ANOTHER TV AD, NRCC RESPONDS
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From the desk of Andrea Kelly on Monday, April 30th 2012 at 10:20
CD8 general election ads populating the airwaves. Barber releases second ad, National Republican Congressional Committee response with an anti-Barber ad. Watch both here.
Read MoreDAY AFTER GOP PRIMARY, BARBER RELEASES FIRST NEW CD8 GENERAL ELECTION AD
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From the desk of Andrea Kelly on Wednesday, April 18th 2012 at 9:36
Democrat Ron Barber is the first CD8 candidate on the air with a general election TV ad in the race. It's not the first ad in the race, though. Three of the four GOP candidates who sought their party's nomination in the Congressional District 8 special primary election were on the TV airwaves with ads, and a fourth bought radio spots. Watch Barber's ad here.
Read MoreWITH PATTERSON OUT, NO HOUSE INCUMBENTS IN CURRENT LD 29
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From the desk of Andrea Kelly on Thursday, April 12th 2012 at 21:51
On Tucson's south side, there won't be a glut of incumbents running for the Arizona Legislature. In this case, it's due to choices the otherwise-incumbents made. In other cases, including on the northwest side of Tucson, incumbents are upended by redistricting.
Read MoreCARDON RELEASES HIS THIRD US SENATE AD
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From the desk of Andrea Kelly on Monday, April 9th 2012 at 19:49
GOP Candidate Wil Cardon is competing against U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake for the party's nod in an open U.S. Senate race. He released his third ad in the race today. Watch it here.
Read MorePAUL BABEU RELEASES AD IN CD4 RACE
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From the desk of Andrea Kelly on Thursday, April 5th 2012 at 14:56
Republican Paul Babeu released an ad in the race for Arizona's new Congressional District 4. appears to be responding to recent news stories about him and the Pinal County Sheriff's office, but he doesn't reference anything specifically. Watch the ad here.
Read MoreAN ENTERTAINING REQUEST FOR CAMPAIGN MONEY
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From the desk of Andrea Kelly on Monday, April 2nd 2012 at 15:00
In the days leading up to March 31, the deadline for first-quarter fundraising for candidates running for Congress and Senate, there were plenty of requests for last-minute donations. It happens every quarter as candidates try to boost their campaign bottom-line to prove they're viable. But those requests are predictable, so a creative plea from Andrei Cherny stood out.
Read MoreBIG MONEY VOTE FOR SCHWEIKERT
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From the desk of Christopher Conover on Monday, April 2nd 2012 at 11:16
One of the biggest names in GOP fundraising is getting involved in Arizona’s congressional races.
Read MoreMCSALLY AIRING TV AD ABOUT HER MILITARY EXPERIENCE
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From the desk of Andrea Kelly on Monday, March 26th 2012 at 11:02
Congressional District 8 candidate Martha McSally hits the TV airwaves with an ad, joining fellow Republican candidates Dave Sitton and Jesse Kelly. The fourth candidate in the primary, Frank Antenori, is airing radio spots. Watch McSally's new ad here.
Read MoreJESSE KELLY TV AD
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From the desk of Christopher Conover on Tuesday, March 20th 2012 at 14:10
Republican candidate for Congressional District 8 Jesse Kelly is hitting the airwaves.
Read MoreCARDON RELEASES SENATE RADIO AD
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From the desk of Christopher Conover on Tuesday, March 20th 2012 at 11:45
Republican candidate for Senate Wil Cardon is out taking his message to the radio airwaves months before the primary.
Read MoreTHREE CD8 CANDIDATES TAKE NRCC "YOUNG GUNS" SECOND STEP
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From the desk of Andrea Kelly on Monday, March 19th 2012 at 12:05
Three of the four candidates running in the special election to fill the vacant Congressional District 8 seat have reached the second stage of a national campaign for support from the National Republican Congressional Committee. That puts them "on the radar" for the GOP.
Read MoreSEND US QUESTIONS FOR CD8 CANDIDATES
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From the desk of Michael Chihak on Monday, March 19th 2012 at 9:15
Ever wanted to ask a political candidate a question? One to get an explanation of some complex or seemingly esoteric position on an issue? A question to further your understanding of the candidate's background or just how he or she would make a difference? Or perhaps, just to to stump him or her? Here's your chance.
Read MoreDAVE SITTON FIRST ON TV IN CD8
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From the desk of Andrea Kelly on Thursday, March 15th 2012 at 12:54
Watch Dave Sitton's TV ad.
Read MoreCARDON RELEASES SENATE AD
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From the desk of Andrea Kelly on Tuesday, March 13th 2012 at 14:31
The second U.S. Senate candidate to release an ad this week is Republican Wil Cardon, who is taking his campaign to the TV airwaves a day after Democrat Don Bivens released his first ad. Cardon's video focuses on his business experience. (With video.)
Read MorePATTERSON PUSH BACK
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From the desk of Christopher Conover on Tuesday, March 13th 2012 at 10:54
Some of Rep. Daniel Patterson’s constituents want him out.
Read MoreHOUSE DEMS TRY HAND AT A BUDGET
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From the desk of Michael Chihak on Tuesday, March 13th 2012 at 9:13
Democrats in the Arizona Legislature have little clout, so putting forth their own spending proposals for state government have been scant at best. Some Senate Democrats have, in fact, said they wouldn't waste time proposing a spending plan for Arizona. But now, House Democrats have done that very thing.
Read MorePATTERSON: ON HIS WAY OUT?
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From the desk of Michael Chihak on Tuesday, March 13th 2012 at 8:57
The latest jurisprudence issues in the state Legislature involve Tucsonan Daniel Patterson, who for now is a state representative from District 29. The Democrat proclaims his innocence of domestic violence accusations and says he has legislative immunity. His case goes before the House Ethics Committee today and to court Thursday.
Read MoreBIVENS’ RUSH TO THE AIRWAVES
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From the desk of Christopher Conover on Monday, March 12th 2012 at 12:29
A Democrat running for US Senate in Arizona is using Rush Limbaugh in a new TV ad.
Read MorePHOTO RADAR MAYBE STAYING MAYBE GOING
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From the desk of Christopher Conover on Monday, March 5th 2012 at 16:38
Some quick maneuvering is keeping a proposed ban on photo radar alive for another vote in the state Senate.
Read MorePRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY RESULTS VARY BY COUNTY
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From the desk of Andrea Kelly on Friday, March 2nd 2012 at 17:20
Arizona's presidential preference election is over, and we know Mitt Romney won Arizona by 20 points, but how did Romney fare when the results are broken down?
Read MoreREDISTRICTING COMMISSION ALMOST BROKE
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From the desk of Michael Chihak on Monday, February 27th 2012 at 13:21
Big legal bills accrued in its fights against the state's Republican administration and the Legislature have left the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission with no money. Executive Director Ray Bladine tells the Arizona Republic the commission needs $1.1 million to get it through June. Legislators seem unsympathetic.
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