By: J. Charles Coughlin I have been asked countless times, “What’s up with that State Senate audit going on down at the Madhouse on McDowell? That seems crazy, right?” I have responded countless times that no, it is not crazy if you understand the rabbit hole of American and Arizona politics. So, let me attempt…
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By: Paul Bentz Like most political practitioners in Arizona, I remain shocked a week later at the announcement that Arizona would miss out on adding a 10th Congressional District. Arizona was in the top five in the nation in both employment and wage growth. It is also home to one of the “fastest growing cities…
HighGround was well represented at the 2021 Virtual Pollies, winning three awards from the American Association of Political Consultants at their online celebration of the best in political campaigning and advertising. Considered the “Political Oscars,” the annual event is a bipartisan gathering for politicos from across the country and well known for awarding the prestigious…
By: Paul Bentz Spring is in the air and there is a growing buzz among some school districts as well as some cities and towns that 2021 might be a good year to call a special election. In fact, some locations already have elections on the books – in Maricopa County, Phoenix has a run-off…
As Senator Mark Kelly begins his service in the United States Senate, he is quickly faced with a defining moment in his early political career – a choice that potentially could shape the two years leading up to his next appearance on an Arizona ballot in 2022. On several occasions, HighGround has pointed out that…