Election Campaigns

Black Leaders in Phoenix Struggle to Retain Power in a District They've Historically Controlled

Russell Pearce's Slimy Bro Lester Pearce Censured and Fined by Commission on Judicial Conduct

Irish wolfhound Tom Ryan lets the Pearces have it, and Judge Pearce nearly scraps with Dennis Gilman (@ 3:32) in this classic video from 2011 Add another scalp to the lodge wall. Recalled, disgraced former state Senate President Russell Pearce's brother, ex-supervisor's candidate and one-time Justi ... More >>

Ice Cream for President! at Udder Delights

Unfortunately, ice cream can't run for president. But, from now until November 6, you can cast your vote by eating a scoop at Superstition Farm's ice cream shop. Head to Udder Delights to select one of two political flavors: Ba-Rocky Road or Mint Romney. See also: - The Sweetness Ice Cream Shop Clo ... More >>

Tom Horne's Snakepit, Bill Montgomery's Dirty Money, and the Problem with Carmen Chenal

The media's been hot for Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne's head over allegations that during the 2010 campaign he was improperly involved in supporter-turned-staffer Kathleen Winn's independent expenditure committee Business Leaders for Arizona. See also: -Tom Horne's Alleged Hit-and-Run at an ... More >>

Joe Arpaio-Wannabe Mike Stauffer Flips Out, Calls Non-Threat "Vaguely Threatening"

See also: Stauffer Must Exit Sheriff's Race or Forever Be the Goat See also: Mike Stauffer's Third-Wheel Bid for Sheriff May Keep Arpaio in Office See also: Joe Arpaio Foe Mike Stauffer's Twitter Account Filled with Questionable "Followers" (w/Update) Well, if you were waiting for the race for Mari ... More >>

Matt Salmon Makes the Revolving Door Turn Once More, Defeats Kirk Adams

Republican Congressman-turned-lobbyist Matt Salmon is now a Republican nominee for Congress in Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, after he defeated former state House Speaker Kirk Adams last night.Given Salmon's time on K Street, Adams had some material to work with, but Salmon had the money an ... More >>

Paul Penzone Campaign's Challenge to Mike Stauffer's Signatures Dropped

The campaign manager for independent Maricopa County Sheriff candidate Mike Stauffer says the challenge to Stauffer's nomination signatures has been dropped.With the support of Democratic candidate Paul Penzone, plaintiff Lois Pfau filed the claim, alleging 12,726 of Stauffer's 29,794 submitted sign ... More >>

Don Bivens Follows My Advice, Drops Out of U.S. Senate Run

Phoenix attorney and ex-Arizona Democratic Party Chairman Don Bivens removed himself from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate today, leaving the way clear for former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona to snag the Dems' nod for the post.In a statement to the press, Bivens claimed that he was tak ... More >>

Russell Pearce's Sycophants Try to Score Him Some Free Money from the Taxpayers

Welfare for Russ? Only if Harper and Howie get their way...Uncle Russ needs him some free gub'mint cheese. He ain't got a job no more because of them dang liberals, and that cheese will only cost y'all taxpayers $230,000. Plus, the Constitution promises it to him.Such are the pathetic trial balloons ... More >>

Russell Pearce/Olivia Cortes Probe Requested by Ex-LD 18 Candidate

Dennis GilmanWhat did Pearce know about Olivia Cortes' candidacy? And will the Secretary of State's Office heed calls for an investigation?Below is a letter e-mailed today from Democratic precinct committeeman Robert McDonald to Arizona Elections Director Amy Bjelland requesting an investigation int ... More >>

Phoenix Mayoral Candidates and Their Coveted Endorsements from City Council Members

​Several Phoenix City Council members have picked sides in the August 30 mayor's race.Councilman Tom Simplot stands with Phoenix mayoral candidate and lobbyist Wes Gullett, Councilmen Michael Johnson and Sal DiCiccio are on team Peggy Neely, a former councilwoman running for mayor, and Councilman ... More >>

Wes Gullett, Phoenix Mayor Wanna-Be, Hanging Out With BFF Councilman Tom Simplot and Ex Boss, Senator John McCain

A Democrat, Phoenix mayor wanna-be and Republican walk into a campaign fundraiser ...facebook.comCouncilman Tom Simplot (left), Phoenix lobbyist Wes Gullett and Arizona Senator John McCain.​Now there a trio of politicos you wouldn't expect to see hanging out together. But political campaigns make ... More >>

Donald Trump Takes the Hint -- Will Not Run for President

Donald Trump is NOT running for president.​According to a recent poll, Arizonans mirror much of the rest of the country and can't stand billionaire reality TV bozo Donald Trump, and he's apparently taken the hint -- Trump announced this morning that he will not run for president, ending months of ... More >>

Tater Tot: Ben Quayle's Smart. He Can Spell Potato. But He Wouldn't Be a GOP Congressional Nominee Without the Name Daddy Dan Made Infamous

Return of Early Ballots Roughly on Target, Says Official; Numbers Somewhat Sluggish Amid Bitter Campaigns

Helen Purcell, Maricopa County Recorder, says that slow returns of early ballots could mean voters are worried about the negative tone of some campaigns​About half of the early ballots sent out to potential voters in Maricopa County have been returned as of this morning, election off ... More >>

John McCain Campaign Responds to Hayworth's "Man-Hug" Video

That's McCain (on the left) in a "man-hug" with convicted ponzi-schemer Scott Rothstein​Since our earlier post about a video of a "man-hug" between Senator John McCain and convicted ponzi-schemer Scott Rothstein, McCain's campaign got back to us and makes a valid point: John McCain does not ... More >>

U.S. Senate Candidate Rodney Glassman Wants the World to Know He's Gonna Start Wearing an Arizona Flag Lapel Pin

​In a political move only newsworthy because of its high-level of tackiness, U.S. Senate hopeful Rodney Glassman actually put out a press release last night to make an announcement regarding his campaign wardrobe: In addition to the U.S. flag lapel pin he wears, he will be ... More >>

Rodney Glassman Officially Enters U.S. Senate Race; Only Mentions John McCain in Announcement

​Rodney Glassman, the baby-faced former vice mayor of Tucson, officially entered the 2010 Senate race yesterday, after months of speculation that he would run. Glassman resigned his post as vice mayor yesterday in order to run because of Arizona's resign to run law, and based on statements th ... More >>

Clean Elections Matching Funds Update: Goldwater Tries to Stop the Stay

Nick Dranias, attorney for the Goldwater Institute​Last week, U.S. District Court Judge Roslyn Silver put an end to all-important "matching funds" provisions in Arizona's clean elections system, saying that -- absent a stay from the appellate court -- publicly funded candidates will onl ... More >>

Senator Jon Kyl Calls for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to Resign Over Obama "Negro Dialect" Comment

www.punditkitchen.com​Arizona Senator Jon Kyl isn't letting Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid get away with racially charged comments he made about Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential campaign.According to the recently released book Game Change, written about the 2008 presidential campaign b ... More >>

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Boob's Tube

Here's how publicity hound Joe Arpaio used a TV station to try to destroy rival Dan Saban with a bogus rape claim

Bully Pulpit

County Attorney Andy Thomas has not only steered a lot of business to his old law firm, he has hired his old boss to harass Sheriff Joe Arpaio's chief political rival

Say No to Joe

Voters have the best chance ever of kicking Outlaw Joe to the curb on September 7.

Dangerous Mind

Imagine Joe Arpaio as a dewy intellectual, and you've got County Attorney wanna-be Andy Thomas

Money for Nothing

Halloween is still a week away, but are contributors being tricked into paying for J.D.'s treats?

Web Feat

Judge grants Arpaio injunction against threats

What's My Line?

Reformers have a once-in-a-decade chance to take redistricting out of the hands of legislators. Can it pass? Will it work?

Shot in the Arm

Anthrax vaccine opponents are finding more allies in Congress

Flat Chance

In '96, Steve Forbes conquered Arizona. In 2000, he's a bit player.

The Phantom Report

Lost in the euphoria over approval of the Los Arcos redevelopment: a key financial document that somebody is lying about

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Pols Posturing for Promotions

Who's angling for what, and against whom

The No-Show-Me State

Is John McCain burning the bridges of Madison County?

Rose Peddles

People are talking about a young political consultant named Jason Rose. But it's probably not the message he'd like to get across.

No, No, Janet

Dear John

Breaking up is hard to do, but it looks as though some national reporters have stopped kissing up to John McCain

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'hood Wink

Politics and rap make for strange bedfellows in farcical Bulworth

My Brilliantine Career

When John Travolta goes oily, amazing coincidence abounds

A Colossal Liar

If you're feeling sympathy for Fife Symington, read this

Ascent of a Woman

Meet Jane Hull. She's probably your next governor.

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FEELING GOOD ABOUT STIRRING THINGS UP

POLS TO THE WALL

THE OBJECT OF THEIR DESIRE

WOULD-BE POWER COUPLE TOM AND LINDA RAWLES WANT VOTES MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE

MAHONEY WELSHES ON AN IRISH DEBT

WOULD YOU BYE A USED KLAHR?THE CHOICE FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY IS BETWEEN AN EX-HEAD-SHOP OWNER AND AN EX-CRACK-BAR OVERLORD

The Tangled Roots of Doug Wead

Preacher, peddler, Beltway meddler

Greasing the Way for Goddard

Sam and the son of Sam want Mofford to step aside