New York Times writer Frank Bruni wrote column today titled “Don’t Look Down” discussing the brinksmanship nature of our current political environment.  He posits that we have grown accustomed to living near the edge and making changes only when truly forced. Bruni explains, “As cliff dwellers we deal with nothing until the last possible minute…

At Highground, we have had the opportunity to work with some special people who have played integral roles in Arizona’s rich history.  We have always looked to help candidates who have a clear reason for running for office, and a vision for how they can see that through.  We are honored to have the opportunity…

Whether you are a fan of Grover Norquist and his libertarian gospel of anti-taxation or a believer in the Rev. Al Sharpton’s rhetoric of government oppression, one thing is clear to me, their ideologies contribute significantly to our political culture’s  inability to resolve the endemic public policy challenges of our time. From entitlement reform and…

In case you missed it, the Arizona Republic had an extensive update on the Light Rail system yesterday and the plans for the future extensions in Phoenix and in Mesa.  Mesa is moving forward with the ground breaking on their extension and Phoenix is expected to vote on theirs next month.  Though the lines and…

Public officials are, by their very definition, “ public figures “ exposed to media review and voter scrutiny.  We have seen that here in Arizona recently with a series of investigations, indictments, and various personal issues splashed across the headlines. As we have said before, these are the exceptions, not the rule in Arizona politics. …