By Carolyn Classen, blogger Carolyn’s note: Kelly is a retired Astronaut and US Navy officer. He was elected to U.S. Senate in Nov. 2020 defeating Republican incumbent (appointed) Martha McSally. Then he defeated Republican Blake Masters in Nov. 2022. His wife is former CD 8 Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who served for 5 years and was … Read more
Kari Lake’s recent announcement that she will run for the GOP nomination for the Senate race against Ruben Gallego and (presumably, but not certainly) Senator #SingleTermSinema, is the culmination of the radicalization and Trumpification (and death knell) of the AZGOP as an electoral force in AZ politics. You will recall that Kelli Ward, previously Chair … Read more
Dedication of January 8 Memorial will take place on 10-year anniversary of shooting UPDATE 12/19/20: See comment below post by Board President Ron Barber — event is now all virtual. “PIMA COUNTY, Dec. 14, 2020 – A commemorative ceremony will take place Jan. 8, 2021, dedicating a memorial at the Historic County Courthouse created for … Read more
Overall, Democrats in Arizona did do well in the November 3, 2020 elections. Joe Biden became the first Democrat since Bill Clinton in 1996 to win Arizona in the Presidential Election. For the first time since 1953, Arizona will be represented by two Democratic Senators (Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly.) Anna Tovar will bring an … Read more
Joe Biden has had a good night and early morning. He has taken the lead in Georgia and Pennsylvania. He is maintaining his leads in Nevada and Arizona. If he just wins Arizona and Nevada, he is the next President of the United States. If he just wins Pennsylvania, he is the next President of … Read more