Russell Pearce’s Immigration Bill Moving President Barack Obama to Act on Immigration Reform? Nah, Doesn’t Look Like It

Hard to fathom that there could be  anything positive about state Senator Russell Pearce’s immigration bill, SB 1070, an extremist “solution” to undocumented immigrants in Arizona that makes their mere presence in here state a crime.The bill would also allow cops to check immigration status with nothing more than “reasonable suspicion” that someone…

J.D. Hayworth Calls John McCain’s Immigration Plan “Election Year Gimmick”

Earlier today, Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl released a 10-point plan to combat crime along the U.S./Mexico border, which — among other things — includes hiring 3,000 more Customs and Border Protection agents for Arizona, building new fences along the state’s southern border, and increasing aerial surveillance.McCain’s opponent in…

Jan Brewer Leader in GOP Primary for Arizona Governor, Poll Finds

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer got a dash of good news over the weekend in her bid to go from accidental governor to elected governor — the latest poll number puts her as the leader in the crowded field of GOP candidates for guv.Needless to say, we were shocked.According to the latest…

Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon’s Aide Apparently Violated City Rules; Her Contract Never Reviewed by Former City Manager Frank Fairbanks

Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon earlier this week defended hiring Sue Lindmeier, sister of his girlfriend’s business partner, saying former Phoenix City Manager Frank Fairbanks and City Attorney Gary Verburg reviewed and approved her contract.Fairbanks, who retired in November, said today it isn’t true that he approved Lindmeier’s contract.”I’ve never heard of her in…

Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, In an Arpaio-esque Move, Refuses to Answer New Times‘ Questions Unless They’re Submitted in Writing. SEE UPDATE

Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon has established a new policy: He will no longer speak personally with New Times or the Arizona Republic. He will only accept questions from the publications if reporters submit them in writing.How very Joe Arpaio-esque.What’s next? Will the mayor start banning reporters who ask tough questions from…