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Election 2014

Andrew Thomas, Disbarred and Disgraced Ex-Prosecutor, Is Actually Running for Governor

By Matthew Hendley Fri., Apr. 26 2013 at 12:06 PM

Categories: Election 2014

"Candy" Andy Thomas

Disbarred, disgraced, and apparently delusional former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas claims he's actually running for governor.

Hold on to your asses, readers, because you're about to laugh it right off. Fox 10 got a copy of Thomas' e-mail announcement to media, in which Thomas says he's "confident public surveys will show upon my filing that I am a leading candidate for Governor."

See also:
-Is Andrew Thomas Delusional?
-Andrew Thomas, Legal Reject, is Considering a Run for Governor
-Andrew Thomas and Lisa Aubuchon Disbarred -- Read Panel's Opinion Here
-More Fallout From Sheriff Arpaio and Andrew Thomas Corruption

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andrew thomas, arizona, buford pusser, delusional, election 2014, governor 2014, maricopa county, maricopa county attorney

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Fred DuVal Is Runnin' for Governor

By Matthew Hendley Wed., Apr. 24 2013 at 3:19 PM

Categories: Election 2014

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Fred DuVal

Democrat Fred DuVal has made his candidacy for governor official, as one of only two Dems whose names have been tossed around in the media for the seat in 2014.

DuVal has a lot of titles you could use to describe him, like former underling to President Clinton and Governor Bruce Babbitt, lobbyist, unsuccessful congressional candidate, and Arizona Board of Regents chairman. (His campaign appears to prefer "business and education leader.")

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-Boy State

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arizona, chad campbell, election 2014, fred duval, jan brewer

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Andrew Walter, Former ASU Quarterback, Wants Kyrsten Sinema's Spot in Congress

By Matthew Hendley Fri., Apr. 5 2013 at 5:21 PM

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Congressman Andrew Walter?

Former Arizona State University quarterback Andrew Walter wants to be a congressman.

Walter, a Republican, would have to beat out the rest of the Republican field, then presumably defeat Democratic Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema to do so.

See also:
-Marc Victor Planning to Run Against Sinema, Expects Help From Ron Paul

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andrew walter, arizona, cd9, election 2014, kyrsten sinema

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Felecia Rotellini Making Another Run at Attorney General

By Matthew Hendley Tue., Feb. 26 2013 at 7:00 AM

Categories: Election 2014

Felecia Rotellini

Democrat Felecia Rotellini, 2010's Attorney General election runnerup, announced that she's making another run for the AG post in 2014.

Also, we've found out what 2012 U.S. Senate election runnerup Richard Carmona's up to -- being the chairman of Rotellini's campaign.

See also:
-Terry Goddard Wants to Be AG Again? Puh-lease
-Arizona AG Tom Horne's Sex Scandal Scuttles Gubernatorial Bid

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arizona, attorney general's office, election 2014, felecia rotellini, terry goddard, tom horne

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Marc Victor Already Planning to Run Against Kyrsten Sinema, Expects Help From Ron Paul

By Matthew Hendley Tue., Feb. 19 2013 at 12:14 PM

Categories: Election 2014

Marc Victor

Democratic Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema has been in Congress for a little more than six weeks now, but libertarian-minded attorney Marc Victor is already planning to defeat her in 2014.

We've heard from his campaign that Victor, who ran as the Libertarian option against Richard Carmona and then-Congressman Jeff Flake in the recent Senate election, will be running as a Republican.

See also:
-Attorney Helps Client Beat 83-pound Weed Charge, Announces Run for Senate
-Libertarian Marc Victor Targeted in Arizona Senate Race by Wealthy Super PAC
-Baby Gabriel Mom Elizabeth Johnson Found Guilty of Three Charges

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arizona, baby gabriel, cd9, election 2014, elizabeth johnson, kyrsten sinema, libertarian, marc victor, marijuana, ron paul, vernon parker

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Hugh Hallman Still Not Endorsed by Tempe Cops and Firefighters, Despite Claiming So (Again)

By Matthew Hendley Wed., Jan. 16 2013 at 7:00 AM

Categories: Election 2014

Hugh Hallman

UPDATE: Hallman's folks respond, at the bottom of this post.

Although New Times called out then-Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman for touting an apparently fake endorsement from the city's firemen and cops, we have not called out potential gubernatorial candidate Hugh Hallman for using an apparently fake endorsement from Tempe's firemen and cops.

Now that Hallman's recycling the claim while he's considering a run for governor, we'll point out once more that it's bogus.

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-Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman Drops City Firefighter and Police "Endorsement" (Eight Years Later)

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arizona, charlie meyer, election 2014, hugh hallman, mario martinez, mark mitchell, michael monti, tempe, tempe mayoral race

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Hugh Hallman, Ex-Tempe Mayor, Says He May Run for Governor

By Matthew Hendley Fri., Jan. 11 2013 at 12:39 PM

Categories: Election 2014

Hugh Hallman

Former Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman today posted a statement on his website, saying he's considering a run for governor.

"Over the next few months, I will be traveling the state of Arizona to speak with and listen to people from all walks of life about what's really important to them in their state government, and how we can address our priorities successfully," the statement says. "At that time, I will make a final decision about pursuing elected office. I have one particular elected office very clearly in mind -- the office of Governor of Arizona."

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-Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman isn't afraid to step on a few toes
-Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman Ends Ruthless Censorship of the Word "Suck"

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arizona, election 2014, governor 2014, hugh hallman, jan brewer, republicans, tempe

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Ken Bennett for Governor: Did He Just Help or Hurt His Chances?

By Matthew Hendley Thu., May 24 2012 at 7:00 AM

Categories: Election 2014, Morning Poll

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Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett

We're not even through the 2012 election season, but let's talk 2014.

Secretary of State Ken Bennett was the highlight of Arizona news this week, after taking up the request of "birthers" to ask the State of Hawaii to verify President Obama's birth certificate.

The end to that was not so controversial -- Hawaii ended up having to explain yet again that yes, the president was born there, while Bennett took to KTAR to say that he apologized if he embarrassed the state.

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arizona, barack obama, birther, election 2014, hawaii attorney general, ken bennett, obama birth certificate, president obama, secretary of state

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Another Stupid-Governor Story

Jan Brewer's Reminder After Defying Conserva-nuts: I Signed SB 1070, Remember?

By James King Fri., Apr. 22 2011 at 1:21 PM

Categories: Another Stupid-Governor Story, Election 2014, Immigration Spotlight

Governor Jan Brewer recently pissed off her far-right-wing-nut base by vetoing three bills it desperately wanted, and today she's trying to make amends by bringing up the issue that got her elected: Arizona Senate Bill1070.

The bills Brewer vetoed include the ridiculous "Birther Bill," which could have required presidential candidates to provide documentation describing what their penises look like to get on the ballot in Arizona.

As we mentioned at the time, it seemed the governor caught a brief case of common sense -- very brief.

In what appears to be an attempt to say hey, Conserva-nuts, look at me, look at me -- I'm still one of you, Brewer issued a press release today reiterating her support for SB 1070, Arizona's controversial immigration law.

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