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Arizona: Az-8

Wed, 11/05/2008 - 14:41

Kolbe says GOP shouldn't give up on AZ-8

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

Former 8th Congressional District Representative Jim Kolbe, a Republican, told PolitickerAZ.com he doesn't believe the double-digit victory of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Tucson) should deter Republicans from challenging her in the future.

"2008 is a very bad year for Republicans," Kolbe said.

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Wed, 11/05/2008 - 01:52

Incumbents appear to sweep congressional races

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

It was a good night for Arizona's incumbent members of Congress, as all three representatives up for re-election are set to be returned to office in January.

Republican challenger David Schweikert came closest to pulling an upset, but not very close. He trailed U.S. Rep. Harry Mitchell (D-Tempe) by a little over nine points with 97 percent of returns in.

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Mon, 11/03/2008 - 20:04

UPDATED: Schedule of candidates' Election Night events

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

Here are the Election Night happenings for congressional candidates and Sen. John McCain.

This post will be updated as events are announced.

JOHN MCCAIN:

Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa

2400 E. Missouri Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Gates open at 2:30 p.m.

This is a ticketed event. No one without a ticket will be admitted. Dress is business casual

 

AZ-1:

Ann Kirkpatrick/Pima Democrats

Orpheum Theatre

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Thu, 10/23/2008 - 14:01

Giffords camp claims Bee ad 'cut-and-pasted' from ad in Missouri race

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

The campaign of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Tucson) is mocking rival Tim Bee over an ad he is running that is virtually identical to an ad from the campaign of Missouri Republican gubernatorial candidate Sarah Steelman against her opponent, U.S. Rep. Kenny Hulshof (D-Missouri).

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Fri, 10/17/2008 - 21:33

DCCC pulling out of AZ-8, reducing presence in AZ-5

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which has poured millions of dollars' worth of television advertising into competitive U.S. House races in Arizona, is either drastically scaling back or ending its TV presence in the 8th and 5th Congressional Districts, according to a Democratic strategist with knowledge of the DCCC's plans.

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Thu, 10/09/2008 - 15:30

UPDATED: Giffords denounces DCCC ad

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Tucson) has denounced a new ad from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee that hit the airwaves in the 8th Congressional District Wednesday, and called for its removal.

 

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Mon, 10/06/2008 - 19:20

Giffords camp calls Bee's claims on taxes 'baseless'

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

The campaign of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Tucson) has responded to a new ad from 8th Congressional District challenger Tim Bee, calling his accusations that Giffords voted to raise taxes on middle class Arizona families "baseless."

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Tue, 09/30/2008 - 22:44

Accusations of religious insensitivity, faulty reporting in AZ-8

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

Both the campaign of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Tucson) and the Arizona Democratic Party accused state Sen. Pres. Tim Bee (R-Tucson) of religious intolerance Tuesday for criticizing Giffords's return to Arizona during the Rosh Hashanah holiday.

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Tue, 09/30/2008 - 13:51

Bee slams Giffords for returning to Tucson

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

State Sen. Pres. Tim Bee (R-Tucson) attacked his 8th Congressional District opponent, U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Tucson) in a statement Tuesday, criticizing her for returning home after Monday's vote on the failed financial rescue bill.

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Mon, 09/29/2008 - 19:28

Bee unleashes second attack in AZ-8 ad war

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

The latest television ad from state Sen. Pres. Tim Bee (R-Tucson) - his sixth so far - continues to attack U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, Bee's rival in the 8th Congressional District. The new spot comes just days after Giffords released an ad to counter claims made by Bee's first ad, which hit the airwaves early last week.

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