AZ Congressional Delegation

Arizona Democratic Party primary candidates battle to the finish line

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Social media was on fire yesterday, as Arizona Democratic candidates and their surrogates battled it out on Twitter, Facebook, and e-mail blasts.

Although Arizona voters have had nearly a month to complete early mail-in ballots, August 28 is primary election day, and there are several hotly contested Democratic primary races between Blue Dogs and progressives. Some common themes run through these races, most notably the environment, the economy, campaign financing, and women's issues. In addition, some Latino groups are using support for two controversial laws as a litmus test– SB1070, the "papers please" anti-immigrant law, and HB2281, the law targeting Mexican American Studies (MAS).

Race analysis after the jump.

NOW endorses Raul Grijalva & Kyrsten Sinema

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by Pamela Powers Hannley In a year of unprecedented attacks on the rights of women in the US, an endorsement from the National Organization for Women (NOW) carries a lot of weight for us feminists because it tells us who are friends really are and who will stand up for women. As usual, when there … Read more

Wise words form Raúl Grijalva

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by David Safier Words from politicians can be valuable and insightful on occasion, but they rarely feel like they contain wisdom. Grijalva's statement below is the rare exception, combining genuine compassion with wisdom and understanding. Thank you, Raúl. Rep. Grijalva Statement on Shooting in Aurora, Colo. – “Our Duty is To Help Them Through This … Read more

Grijalva on Bain startup money

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by David Safier Here's the complete text of Raúl Grijalva's Media Release about the funding Romney used to start Bain Capital. July 19, 2012 Washington, D.C. – Rep. Raúl Grijalva released the following statement today in response to this morning's Los Angeles Times article examining the funding sources Mitt Romney used to start Bain Capital. … Read more

Senator McCain Does the Right Thing

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by Michael Bryan

MccainSometimes you get the chance to be immensely proud of an elected official with whom you deeply disagree on most subjects. Today is one of those days for me. Senator John McCain stood up on the floor of the Senate and denounced a scurilous and baseless attack on a decent and patriotic American by some of his fellow Republicans. He's had a Murrow moment, and today I could not be more proud to have John McCain as my Senator.

See his denouncement of Representative Bachman's and Franks' attack on Hillary Clinton's aide Huma Abedin (wife of Anthony Weiner) after the click…