Despite claims that the bid for the Republican nomination for Governor is a “two candidate race,” the fact is — the race hasn't really even started. The horses have barely left the gate and the Republicans appear to be waiting to see how they do down the stretch. The first few days of early ballot…

With the D-Backs swoon and football still weeks away, we are deep into summertime blues. The searing heat of a Phoenix summer has created quite a brain swelter. The only thing left to do with goings on of the State and its political news is to… laugh. The reaction may perhaps be considered dark, but…

By: Chuck Coughlin From the Arizona Republic If candidates did not put up yard signs, voter turnout would go down. Signs are an annoying, but helpful way of reminding us that it is time to vote. From a campaign perspective, signs are an inexpensive way to encourage participation and serve as a visual cue that reminds…

Latest survey shows “undecided” leading the pack with double digit lead & widespread angst within the electorate over the current immigration crisis PHOENIX,  (July 14, 2014) A statewide survey of high efficacy primary voters conducted July 10-12 shows that, despite heavy ad buys in the gubernatorial primary, Republicans in Arizona are still overwhelmingly undecided on…

As June temperatures soar and campaigns become more desperate for waning public attention, it appears that Republican CD 1 candidate Gary Kiehne continues to succeed where few have gone before. In the past month the wealthy oil rancher’s oratorical skills have proven to be as effective as the proverbial cow at drawing summertime flies.  From…