Campaigns & Elections magazine hosted the 3rd annual Reed Awards to recognize some of the top political and public affairs talent in the world. HighGround took home top honors for “Best Use of Email/Viral Marketing” for the Arizona Sing-A-Long which was developed for the Governor Jan Brewer 2010 campaign. The video has racked up over…
DetailsWhile we don’t put a lot of stock in early polls, and there is a long way to go, a survey release today is another sign that Neely’s exploratory committee is looking more and more like the real deal. The survey released by the Motola Group, and reported by the Phoenix New Times, shows Neely…
DetailsGovernor Jan Brewer has won her bid for a second term with a decisive 55% to 41% victory over Attorney General Terry Goddard. In Mesa, it was “Cubs win! Cubs win!” as the Yes on 420 – Keep the Cubs campaign cruised to a 63% to 36% win. write essay The HighGround team had the…
DetailsAs we are all aware, Arizona’s boycott is being driven largely by the Service Employees International Union. They disagree with Arizona’s immigration law and have been outspoken proponents of “comprehensive immigration reform.” You may also recall that President Obama once told the SEIU that “Your agenda is my agenda.” See the video for yourself. Now,…
DetailsNew York Times writer Matt Bai nails Obama’s confusion on economic policy. The President’s confusion is a stark contrast to Brewer’s approach. The Governor has successfully cut spending to stabilize the budget. Next up: are tax reform and jobs agenda. Predictability and stability are the strengths to Brewer’s approach and will create long-term prosperity. cause…
DetailsRepublican Governors like Mitch Daniels of Indiana will lead the charge to bring United States back from the abyss created by Obama’s overspending. After spending billions and getting us nowhere, Obama and Democrats now want to double down throwing in even more taxpayer money. Big government and Obamacare are now holding back job creation. See…
DetailsWe think it’s time that CBS 5 retire its goofy, focus-group driven moniker of “Telling It Like It Is.” No matter how many times the very capable anchor team of Sean McLaughlin and Catherine Anaya say it, it’s just not believable anymore. What has happened to this pioneer, venerable Arizona station that brought Arizonans the…
DetailsChuck Coughlin is a man defined by the battles he’s fought. In his quarter century in Arizona, Coughlin has either worked for or butted heads with nearly every big name in the state’s pantheon of political heavyweights. His reputation preceeds him at the Capitol, but even the fierce political infighter was once a novice. The…
DetailsOp-Ed by Chuck Coughlin — Arizona Republic 07-07-2010 Calls for comprehensive immigration reform will not be answered until the American people are convinced that we are in control of our borders. Upward of 70 percent of our nation’s voters believe that our country is on the wrong track and that Washington, D.C., cannot be trusted.…
DetailsGovernor Brewer’s campaign gathers over 5,900 $5 Contributions in less than 3 months PHOENIX – Governor Jan Brewer today filed all the necessary petitions and forms to became an official candidate for Governor of Arizona. Her campaign submitted over 5,900 $5 contributions and more than 8,000 petition signatures to qualify for the 2010 ballot. Governor…
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