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McCain Pain, The Friday Poll: Could John McCain be Prez?

More local neo-Nazis and such: Fritz Berg, Dana Arnold, and Jerry Harbin, with color commentary by "Shawn Hughes," aka, Scott Hume!

Rush Limbaugh and all the other wing-nuts hate John McCain, and that's good for the Dems.

Why wait until December? Let's commence with the 2008 music year in review

Memo to the presidential candidates: Funk legend George Clinton is the man you want in your corner

Feedback from the issue of Thursday, August 7, 2008

The Jason Rose Connection

Renée Zellweger in New in Town Leaves Us Cold

Letters from the issue of Thursday, March 6, 2008

Contrary to popular belief, Mexicans will vote for a black candidate

Strange but true: Legal immigrants are known to rat out their undocumented countrymen

After John McCain's win in New Hampshire, Sarah Fenske puts dibs on a seat on the bandwagon

Michael Nowakowski’s unlikely Phoenix City Council win puts him on Big Money’s radar

Where would the Mormons be without Mexicans?

Meghan McCain Calls (Faux) Joe Arpaio a "Twitter Creep" Just Like Karl Rove (w/Update)

from WikimediaCommons Sheriff Joe's keeping watch on Meghan McCain via Twitter... UPDATE: Sadly, Meghan McCain's "Twitter creep" isn't the real Slim Shady (read, "McCoy.") Rather, it's the faux Joe Arpaio that New Times has blogged about in the past. Score one for faux Joe. After painstakingl ... More >>

Don’t Even Think About Fighting Phoenix City Hall Unless You’re a Good Old Boy

from WikimediaCommons Sheriff Joe's keeping watch on Meghan McCain via Twitter... UPDATE: Sadly, Meghan McCain's "Twitter creep" isn't the real Slim Shady (read, "McCoy.") Rather, it's the faux Joe Arpaio that New Times has blogged about in the past. Score one for faux Joe. After painstakingl ... More >>

All the Sheriff's Men: The SCA Campaign-Finance Scandal is Linked to Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Chief Deputy David Hendershott

from WikimediaCommons Sheriff Joe's keeping watch on Meghan McCain via Twitter... UPDATE: Sadly, Meghan McCain's "Twitter creep" isn't the real Slim Shady (read, "McCoy.") Rather, it's the faux Joe Arpaio that New Times has blogged about in the past. Score one for faux Joe. After painstakingl ... More >>

SCA Scandal: Some Donation Checks Could Trigger Criminal Charges; Companies Made Contributions

    ​The SCA checks are in, and some of them were from businesses -- in apparent violation of Arizona law. As we foreshadowed this morning, Captain Joel Fox turned in the canceled checks today as part of his settlement agreement with the Maricopa County Department of Elections. Al ... More >>

J.D. Hayworth Counters Mitt Romney's Endorsement of John McCain by Getting Nod From Anti-Immigration PAC

J.D. Hayworth: "Bronze elephant" indeed​ John McCain picked up a big-time endorsement today from one of his old political foes within the Republican party, while his primary opponent, former Congressman J.D. Hayworth, countered with a big one of his own -- an anti-illegal immigration group.S ... More >>

Mitt Romney Coming to Arizona to Campaign for John McCain

www.charlespaolino.blogspot.com Mitt Romney​We got word today that there's another high-profile Republican coming to town to stump for Senator John McCain and it's someone who hasn't always been one of "The Maverick's" biggest fan. Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney will be in ... More >>

May 28 In Blogs: SB 1070, Fetish Prom, John Blaze, Lao Ching Hing, and Lou Ferrigno

​​​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Terry Goddard to Eric Holder: Don't Sue Us Over SB 1070, Pretty-Please Jack ... More >>

John McCain Continues to Dodge J.D. Hayworth's Debate Challenges

Senator John McCain still won't agree to set a date to debate J.D. Hayworth​It's now been over 100 days since J.D. Hayworth first asked Senator John McCain to debates and "The Maverick" still won't do it. Hayworth first made his request for a debate in March but McCain said he would not deb ... More >>

Blogosphere Erupts With Minor News That John McCain Says He Won't Endorse Sarah Palin's Officially Unofficial 2012 Presidential Bid...Yet

The Mav​It's only 2010, and Sarah Palin hasn't said whether she'll be running for president in 2012, but all indications suggest that she will (you don't quit your gig as governor of Alaska and travel around the country lending teabaggers a wink and a 'you betchya' for nothing).But Arizona S ... More >>

John McCain Says He'll Give No Endorsement in 2012 GOP Presidential Primary

Nobody's getting the John McCain stamp of approval in the 2012 GOP presidential primary -- so he says...​"The Mav" says he's sittin' this one out.Arizona Senator John McCain said this week that he has no plans to endorse any candidate in the 2012 GOP presidential primary, which may not sit well wi ... More >>

Is Sarah Palin Considering a Senate Run...in Arizona?

Arizona Senator Sarah Palin?​Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, we learned earlier this week, is rumored to be planning to base her hypothetical presidential campaign in Scottsdale, but GOP sources tell New Times the one-time darling of the Conservative movement might be coming to the Grand Canyo ... More >>

Charlie Sheen Polls Higher Among Independent Voters Than Sarah Palin. It's Called "Winning...Duh"

www.greencelebrity.netCharlie Sheen's "winning" is getting political.​Charlie Sheen's "winning" knows no bounds, which is why it should come as no surprise to learn that when pegged against former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin in a race for president, Sheen's "winning" among independent ... More >>

Donald Trump and Sarah Palin Not in the Good Graces of Arizona Voters, According to Poll

politisite.com​A poll of 623 Arizona voters released today reflects a couple things -- almost nobody likes Donald Trump, and most people would prefer Sarah Palin not move here. In the poll -- from Public Policy Polling -- opinions are recorded about possible GOP nominees for the 2012 presidential ... More >>

John McCain's Running For President Again (Psych!)

​Just in case you read the above headline and nearly had a stroke, relax -- 74-year-old Senator John McCain is NOT running for president in the 2012 election."The Maverick" spoke to a group of Alabama businessmen and government leaders yesterday, where he was probed about whether he had any intent ... More >>

GOP Presidential Hopefuls Should Ask Joe Arpaio About His Elvis-Themed Panty Parties

James KingPresidential hopefuls (allegedly) want to talk to Joe Arpaio about immigration. They should ask about some of his other passions, including the Elvis-themed panty party he threw at his Tent City jail earlier this year. ​According to Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's ghost-"tweeters," ... More >>

Michele Bachmann and Mitt Romney in Town For Campaign Stop; Each Trying to Woo Sheriff Joe Arpaio

www.businessinsider.comMinnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is in town to suck up to Sheriff Joe Arpaio.​This afternoon, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio will have his butt kissed by meet with Minnesota Congresswoman/presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann in her attempt to woo him into end ... More >>

Michele Bachmann Puckers Up For Joe Arpaio; Plans to Target Arizona in 2012 GOP Primary

Image: James KingMichele Bachmann puckering up for Joe Arpaio.​ For all of about three minutes, presidential candidate/Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann met with reporters and Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio this afternoon, during which she gave the sheriff a metaphorical smooch right on ... More >>

September 14 In Blogs: Andrew Thomas, Vancouver's Decentralized Dance Party, Pickster One, Chicken Curry, and Michele Bachmann

​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Which GOPer Will Joe Arpaio Endorse For the Presidency (A.K.A. Who Will Kiss His A$$ the Hardest)?

www.sodahead.com​When Republican candidates for president meet the pope, they only have to kiss his ring. As has apparently been decided by GOP political strategists, when they meet Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, they have to kiss his ass.According to Arpaio, four GOP presidential candidates ... More >>

Mitt Romney Now Jeff Flake-Approved

www.burningplatform.comGOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney, it appears, will likely take the Mormon vote -- including Congressman Jeff Flake.​Congressman Jeff Flake has picked his horse in the GOP presidential primary -- and it's not Michele Bachman.Former Massachusettes Governor Mitt Romney an ... More >>

September 19 In Blogs: Joe Arpaio, Spa Week, Peelander Z, Noodles, and Mitt Romney

​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Joe Arpaio Not Ruling Out Running For Senate (So He Says)

This guy has $6 million -- and is pretending to be considering a run for Senate.​Stop us if you've heard this one before, but Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he's not ruling out running for the Senate seat getting vacated by retiring Senator Jon Kyl -- which, if history tells us anything, ... More >>

Arizona Dems on GOP Presidential Debate: Can Arizona's Tea Party Top Booing a Soldier?

www.radiomank.comTake your best shot, Arizona GOPers.​Arizona Governor Jan Brewer announced yesterday that CNN will produce a "major" debate in Arizona between GOP presidential candidates.Jan's "thrilled.""I've been in politics a long time, but I can't remember a more critical election than this," ... More >>

Herman Cain Coming to Phoenix to Pucker Up For Joe Arpaio

www.sodahead.comGodfather's Pizza CEO/Gop presidential candidate Herman Cain.​Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio met with leaders from the Methodist Border Mission Network at his Phoenix office this afternoon to discuss -- amongst other things -- some issues the group has with the sheriff's polici ... More >>

Herman Cain Was Joking About Electrified Border Fence...Err, He Might Be Serious...Err, He Doesn't Want to Offend Anyone

James KingPresidential candidate Herman Cain might have been joking about building an electrified fence at the U.S. Mexico border -- we're still not sure.​Presidential candidate Herman Cain met with Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio this afternoon, but he was late to the meeting because of an unk ... More >>

GOP Candidates and Their Theme Songs

​Herman Cain was served a tall order when this video leaked a few days ago. He's got a reputation to protect. That reputation: Future Chief Executive Pizza Man and past Godfather's Pizza CEO. Damn it, Americans love pizza. Who is he to hide his affection toward the garnished bread? He might as wel ... More >>

Poll: Barack Obama Leads All Republican Presidential Candidates in Arizona

www.punditkitchen.com​If next year's presidential election were held today, President Barack Obama would carry Republican-leaning Arizona, according to a recent poll.According to a Rocky Mountain poll released yesterday, Obama leads all possible Republican candidates in Arizona by at least a five- ... More >>

John McCain's "Very Disappointed" in GOP Presidential Candidates' Positions on Waterboarding

This is John McCain's "very disappointed" face.​Arizona Senator John McCain -- who spent the better part of five years getting tortured by North Vietnamese soldiers during the Vietnam War -- took to Twitter this morning to let some of his fellow GOPers know that he's "very disappointed" in t ... More >>

Joe Arpaio to Endorse Rick Perry for President? Yeah...We're Scratching Our Heads, Too

www.themetapicture.comJoe Arpaio apparently likes this guy -- despite Rick Perry's adding a dash of humanity to the debate over illegal immigration. ​Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, a man who's made a career out of bootin' brown folks back across the border, is reportedly going to endorse Rick ... More >>

Joe Arpaio Makes It Official: Rick Perry's the Sheriff's Horse in GOP Presidential Primary; Hispanic Groups Already Lashing Out at Perry

Texas Governor Rick Perry has accepted Joe Arpaio's potentially toxic endorsement.​Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio today ended months of speculation about who he'd support in the GOP presidential primary by officially throwing his weight behind Texas Governor Rick Perry.Arpaio is currently in N ... More >>

Mitt Romney Will Be in Valley Tomorrow; Dan Quayle Endorsement Expected

www.icanhascheezburger.comFormere Vicee Presidente Dane Quaylee​GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney will be in the Valley tomorrow, where he's likely to announce that former Vice President Dan Quayle is endorsing his bid for the presidency.Romney, as you may recall, is one of several GOPers who ... More >>

Arizona GOP Presidential Primary Likely Another Race For Second Place; Mitt Romney Holds Double-Digit Lead

www.icanhascheezburger.com​Arizona's GOP presidential primary, like New Hampshire's, will likely be another race for second place -- according to a recently released poll, former Massachusetts Governor (and one-time Joe Arpaio butt-smoocher) Mitt Romney has a double-digit lead over each of his opp ... More >>

Ask a Mexican on Mormonism and Mitt Romney

www.icanhascheezburger.com​Arizona's GOP presidential primary, like New Hampshire's, will likely be another race for second place -- according to a recently released poll, former Massachusetts Governor (and one-time Joe Arpaio butt-smoocher) Mitt Romney has a double-digit lead over each of his opp ... More >>

Rick Perry Bails on Presidential Campaign; Joe Arpaio Picks the Wrong Horse...Again

Rick Perry's presidential campaign is done-zo.​If you happen to be running for president, do yourself a favor and avoid Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio like grim death -- for the second time in two presidential elections, Arpaio's horse in the race has crashed and burned.Just two days before th ... More >>

Steve Gallardo Drops Repeal SB 1070 Bill, Nativists Counter-Rally

Gallardo, at Monday's presser announcing his repeal SB 1070 billDown at the state Capitol today, it was like a little bit of 2010, all over again.Grizzled nativists toting "I love SB 1070 signs," with pistols on their hips. Pro-immigration activists in droves denouncing the two-year old breathing-wh ... More >>

Russell Pearce Nabs First Vice Chair, Ron Paul Dominates Straw Poll at State GOP Meeting

Pearce, now 1st Vice Chair of the AZ GOPEx-state Senate President Russell Pearce began slithering back into relevancy this Saturday during the Arizona GOP's winter meeting, held at Phoenix's Church for the Nations, where he was elected to the party's First Vice Chair position.Despite an embarrassing ... More >>