U.S. Republican Party Politics

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

Two-ton turd-Reicher J.T. Ready distributes anti-Semitic and racist propaganda at County Republican meeting.

Nathan Sproul speaks about his anti-Russell Pearce flier, and fighting for the soul of the Republican Party.

Three Congressmen call for J.T. Ready's ouster, the Nationalist Coalition's PHX "family night," and Oi Fest! in Tonopah.

County GOP Chairman Tom Husband's denials; plus, J.T. Ready votes for Russell Pearce.

Jeff Flake's reply to Tom Husband, and the Republic playing catch-up on J.T. Ready.

Tony Bouie signs defaced with vile, racist sticker.

Gerald Richard Says Arpaio-Henchman David Hendershott Offered Up Damaging Info on Dan Saban (w/Update).

McCain Is Slammed for Using Another Unauthorized Song in His Campaign, and We Have Some Song Suggestions for the Republican Party

3-D Vision

Thirty Nuggets

Conservative Blog Site Says Kirk Adams is New State House Speaker

The Bird Claws at State Democrats and Likens the GOP's SCA-gate to the Granddaddy of Political Scandals

The Bird Praises CameraFraud.com and Aerosol Art While Urging State Democrats to Grow a Pair

Secretary of State Finds "Reasonable Cause" to Believe Arizona GOP Broke the Law

By Sarah Fenske The Arizona Secretary of State has found "reasonable cause" to believe the Arizona Republican Party broke the law by accepting $105,000 in contributions from a high ranking member of Sheriff Joe Arpaio's staff. The finding came last week, according to public records obtained by New ... More >>

Dems Don Bivens, Maria Weeg Get Love from Sonoran Alliance; Sean McCaffrey Leaves AZ GOP

Maria Weeg, aka, "the Weeg-ster": Her resemblance to erstwhile Dukakis campaign aide Susan Estrich, is striking.It's gotta be cold comfort for Arizona Democratic Party Chairman "Dandy" Don Bivens and Executive Director Maria Weeg to be getting love from the ideological Cro-Magnons over at the Sonora ... More >>

Lisa James on Randy Pullen, Sheriff Joe, and the Battle for the AZ Republican Party

  We're not going so far as to predict another Thrilla in Manila, but we will say this: the fight for the chairmanship of the state Republican party is getting good -- in a juicy, knockdown, drag-out kind of way. Just how we like it! Here's the background for all you non-politi ... More >>

County: Republican Party had Negative Balance After Illegal Donation Returned; Implies Money Went to Smear Ads

The Arizona Republican Party last year returned the dirty $105,000 donated by the mysterious "Sheriff's Command Association." But in doing so, it left the party with a massive negative balance. That's because it had already spent a good chunk of the money, app ... More >>

The Bird Documents Randy Pullen’s Smear of Lisa James and Hobnobs with Democrats and Republicans

The Arizona Republican Party last year returned the dirty $105,000 donated by the mysterious "Sheriff's Command Association." But in doing so, it left the party with a massive negative balance. That's because it had already spent a good chunk of the money, app ... More >>

The AZ GOP Slandered Dan Saban and Used Funny Money for Sheriff Joe. This Lifelong Republican Has Had Enough

The Arizona Republican Party last year returned the dirty $105,000 donated by the mysterious "Sheriff's Command Association." But in doing so, it left the party with a massive negative balance. That's because it had already spent a good chunk of the money, app ... More >>

Donkey Kong

After looking like political asses in the '90s, Arizona Democrats have the money, moderation and 800-pound gorilla to kick some pachyderm tail

Pandora's Box

Is Arizona's Speaker of the House afraid of what might happen if the truth is learned about a local election?

Litmus Test

County Attorney Andy Thomas must prove he can protect our constitutional rights

Recall Joe!

That's what a group led by the well-connected family of one of Arpaio's own injured deputies is working to see happen

Paranoia Reigns

Pissed at Joe's insanity, Senator John McCain makes it official: He endorses Saban.

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?

Flat Chance

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

Hee-Haw Politics

Clinton won, Fife lost, and now state Dems have high hopes for '98. But they're in for a wild-ass ride

POLS TO THE WALL

Clinton won, Fife lost, and now state Dems have high hopes for '98. But they're in for a wild-ass ride

FIFE'S DOUBLE TALK ON EDUCATIONGOVERNOR SYMINGTON'S SCHOOL-VOUCHER PLAN IS A GIFT FOR CONSERVATIVES--NOT THE POOR

Clinton won, Fife lost, and now state Dems have high hopes for '98. But they're in for a wild-ass ride

THE DISTRICT SIXTHIS CONGRESSIONAL MATCH WAS MADE IN HEAVEN

Clinton won, Fife lost, and now state Dems have high hopes for '98. But they're in for a wild-ass ride

Bruce Ash, Republican National Committeeman for Arizona, Won't Deny Truth of Statement About Source of Saban Smear-Ad Funds

With the SCA scandal breaking wide open last week, we figured it was time to make another call to Bruce Ash, the Republican National Committeeman for Arizona. This time we got him on the phone, and as you'll see, he helped clear up a couple of nagging questions we had about the Republican Party's ... More >>

Congressman Jeff Flake's Senate Bid Gets Nod From Utah Senator Mike Lee

Congressman Jeff Flake wants to be Senator Jeff Flake.​Congressman Jeff Flake's bid to become Senator Jeff Flake is picking up steam -- and GOP senators are beginning to take notice, including Utah Senator Mike Lee, who endorsed Flake's candidacy today."Jeff Flake's record on fiscal conservatism s ... More >>

Jennifer Barber, Former Goodyear Council Candidate, Stands by Story About For-Sale Arpaio Endorsement

  Jennifer Barber, former Goodyear City Council candidate, says she was told by a state GOP staffer that she could get Sheriff Arpaio's endorsement if she paid $2,000 to a political consultant.​A former Goodyear City Council candidate is sticking to her story that a state Republic ... More >>

Jeff Flake's Senate Campaign Raises $1 Million in First Quarter

www.dollardollarbillsyall.com​If you're planning on running against Congressman Jeff Flake for the Senate seat being vacated by Senator Jon Kyl, you may want to reconsider -- the guy's got some cash.Flake announced today that his campaign has raised $1 million in three months."Our tremendous finan ... More >>

Two of Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Top Deputies Have "Love Connection" to SCA Scandal

www.dollardollarbillsyall.com​If you're planning on running against Congressman Jeff Flake for the Senate seat being vacated by Senator Jon Kyl, you may want to reconsider -- the guy's got some cash.Flake announced today that his campaign has raised $1 million in three months."Our tremendous finan ... More >>

State Representative Jim Weiers Won't Explain Reported Role in SCA Criminal Investigation

  Image: www.jimweiers.com State Representative Jim Weiers, R-Phoenix, told investigators that he didn't remember referring Sheriff Arpaio's men to GOP consultant Chris Baker, as Baker said he did.​We've given it the old college try, but State Representative Jim Weiers (R-Phoenix ... More >>

Republican Party Chairman Tom Morrissey's GOP Headquarters Heating Up -- and it's Not Just the Broken Air Conditioner

Some GOPers aren't happy with newly elected state Republican Party Chairman Tom Morrissey.​The air conditioning at Arizona's Republican Party headquarters is broken, it's been broken, and it may be a while until it's fixed. But it's not just the temperature that's heating up within the state's Gra ... More >>

Mark Spinks, Former Congressional Candidate/Neighborhood Nudist, to Be Axed From "Consulting" Post at Arizona GOP, Sources Say

The State PressMark Spinks (fully clothed)​Former Congressional candidate Mark Spinks is a big fan of state Republican Party Chairman Tom Morrissey. In fact, he recently sent a scathing email to those looking to get the chairman booted from his post (we got a copy of it, which you can see below). ... More >>

Joe Arpaio Pal Thayer Verschoor to Take Over for Brett Mecum as AZ GOP's Executive Director, Sources Say

Thayer Verschoor​With the ouster of now-former Executive Director of the Arizona Republican Party Brett Mecum, Thayer Verschoor, a veteran of the Arizona Legislature and short-lived communications director for the AZ GOP, is getting a promotion.Sources tell New Times Verschoor has been slated to t ... More >>

Brett Mecum, Former State GOP Director, Takes Plea in 2009 Speeding Case; Completes Defensive Driving School

Brett Mecum, former executive director for the state Republican Party, lost his speeding case last month after a two-year court battle.​The criminal speeding case of Brett Mecum, former executive director for the state Republican Party, ended last month after a two-year odyssey through the court s ... 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 >>

Prediction: State Senator Russell Pearce Will Be Kissing His Political Career Goodbye on November 8

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 >>

Steve Pierce to Replace Booted Senator Russell Pearce as State Senate President *WITH UPDATE*

Senator Steve Pierce will take over for ousted Senator Russell Pearce as president of the Arizona Senate.​State Senate Republicans confirm to New Times that GOPers have selected a replacement for ousted Senate President Russell Pearce following his historic loss in Tuesday night's recall election. ... More >>

Arizona Dems on Steve Pierce, Russell Pearce's Replacement as Senate President: Nothing Will Change "Other Than One Vowel"

Senator Russell...er, we mean Steve Pierce.​State Senator Steve Pierce was pegged by his Republican Senate colleagues to replace ousted former Senator Russell Pearce as the president of the Senate -- and Arizona Democrats aren't thrilled with the GOP's pick.We commented yesterday that Pierce's tak ... More >>

Unless Your Name's Wil Cardon, You'd Probably Beat Wil Cardon in GOP Senate Primary, Poll Shows

James KingWil Cardon trails Congressman Jeff Flake and "some other candidate" in the GOP Senate primary.​If you happen to be someone other than Mesa businessman Wil Cardon, you probably would beat Cardon in the GOP Senate primary, according to a recently released poll.Cardon, who is running to rep ... More >>

Will Joe Arpaio's Endorsement Hurt Rick Perry?

Could Joe Arpaio's endorsement be toxic for Rick Perry?​As you've probably heard, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio will be in New Hampshire today where he's expected to endorse Texas Governor Rick Perry in the Republican presidential primary.Arpaio's nod could be a double-edged sword for Perry, ... More >>

Latino GOP Group Doesn't Just Want Sheriff Arpaio to Leave Office, They Want Him to Leave the Republican Party

Sheriff Joe Arpaio​The hits keep coming for Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. First, the media continues to hound him about hundreds of botched sex-crime investigations. Then Randy Parraz, the man who organized the takedown of ousted former Senate President Russell Pearce, demands his resignat ... More >>

Russell Pearce Scores GOP Chairman Tom Morrissey's Endorsement for First Vice Chair

PoliticoMafiosoPearce and Cortes, as envisioned by the wags at PM... Unless you frequent right wing blogs such as Sonoran Alliance or SeeingRedAZ, you may have missed the tidbit that disgraced ex-state Senator Russell Pearce has won the endorsement of Arizona GOP Chair Tom Morrissey for the unpaid ... 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 >>