Gubernatorial Race in Arizona

IMMIGRANT CLAMOR HAS EVERYONE'S ATTENTION

2006-05-05T15:28:00.000-05:00

05-03-2006
This weeks marches and demonstrations which led to Monday's boycotts and workers strike has upgraded the border issue to a national one. Just as this issue is unbalanced in Arizona's legislature it seems the national legislature will have the same problem. The two very different sides of this issue need to work together to try and find solutions that both sides can be happy with

OFFICIALS OF BORDER COUNTIES CLASH WITH LAWMAKERS

2006-05-05T15:24:00.000-05:00

05-05-2006
The immigration debate continues with counties on the border who don't want lawmakers ignoring their needs to have input on legislation about border control. They feel they have more understanding of the needs on both sides of the border.

Governor: Legislators immigration ideas designed for bumper stickers

2006-04-28T21:16:00.000-05:00

04-28-2006
Gov. Napolitano stated her position on illegal immigrants will not change even during her run for re-election.

The Republican and Democratic party are so far apart on the issue of border control. Both parties need to meet more in the middle to come up with solutions that both sides can be happy with. It looks as though Napolitano will win re-election but if she does not the two sides differ to much on this issue.

Arizona Republican Assembling Immigration Bill

2006-04-28T21:12:00.000-05:00

04-27-2006
Republican lawmakers are assembling a bill that includes previously vetoed items. This could lead to a show down between Republicans and Dem. Gov. J. Napolitano.

My View

2006-04-13T16:18:00.000-05:00

This is definetly the hot issue for this election. I thinks this is probably the most pivotal issue with voters. Whatever their stance on this issue, that is going to be who they vote for. Napolitano still has a big lead against her opponents. One of them Republican candidate Don Goldwater has taken a tough position on this issue stating "People here illegaly have no rights."

2006-04-13T16:17:00.000-05:00

Another candidate for governor Mike Harris has blamed many of Arizona's problems with undocumented workers on Gov. Napolitano's leadership. Republican legislators want National Guard troops at the border but Napolitano vetoed a recent bill because it would remove her authority to deal with border related emergencies.

2006-04-13T15:45:00.000-05:00

The Repulican hopefuls for governor took a hard stance against illegal imigration in a recent debate. Don Goldwater called on the President to build a wall along Arizona's entire Mexican border. All of the candidates seemed to take a tough stand against illegal immigrants. Will this help to get them votes?

Another setback for the republican's

2006-03-15T17:07:00.000-06:00

John Greene officially withdrew from the governors race. He is the second republican to withdraw from the race, leaving only three candidates left. "Greene said some appear to believe that incumbent Democrat J. Napolitano cannot be beaten."

The republican party does not seem unified. There really is not one particular candidate that seems to be able to sway the publics approval toward any of the party's current running candidates. I don't think the Republicans will be able to win the governors race.

J. Napolitano officially running for 2nd term

2006-03-03T17:26:00.000-06:00

Dem. Janet Napolitano officially filed papers to run for a 2nd term. A recent poll shows her with a 67% approval rating. Another poll shows she has a 65% approval rating; more than 20% points over the Republican candidates. It looks as though this will be an uphill battle for the Republican party.

Big Issue for Governors Race

2006-03-03T17:12:00.000-06:00

The big issue for this race looks as though it will be the border controversy. At the White House this weekend at the Governors convention, many states said they want tougher border enforcement. "From states like Utah, Missouri, Tenessee and Vermont governors said immigrants are costing states dollars and spurring legislation."
Arizona, a state where 500,000 attempts to illegally cross were turned back and an untold amount got through, Dem. Gov. J. Napolitano said "Taxpayers are absorbing the costs of incarcerating, health care and education for illegal immigrants." Nationally there is an estimated 11 million illegal immigrants.
It will be interesting to see the Republican candidates stance on this issue. I think this will become a big issue in this election.

2006-02-17T18:27:00.000-06:00

Arizona's anti-abortion PAC will back Len Munsil, www.phoenix.bizjournal.com

www.tucsoncitizen.com - ...a survey in January found

Goldwater leading Munsil 2 to 1, but two out of three

voters were still undecided...

Haven't seen much progress in this campaign. All the newspapers in Arizona only seem to mention his name. His opponent Len Munsil seems to be getting more backing from key supporters than Goldwater.

His website still shows no backing from any supporters. I think maybe he thought this would be an easy race just because of his name recognition. I think that if he doesn't start getting any support he most likely will not win the primary, the only thing he may do is take votes away from his other republican party candidates.

2006-02-11T10:26:00.000-06:00

I think this campaign has stalled in some ways. He has not been able to raise as much in campaign funds as his other opponent Len Munsil has. If you check on his website www.goldwater4governor.org he still is not listing any supporters, and the latest news on the the website shows nothing from November 14, 2005 to the present. I think that reflects the fact that their really hasn't been anything positive going on in the campaign.

February 3, 2006

2006-02-11T10:14:00.000-06:00

It looks as though Len Munsil has pushed ahead of all other candidates to be the front runner for the Republican parties race for the governor.

February 9, 2006

2006-02-11T10:10:00.000-06:00

Governor J. Napolitano may get a new ally. The political advocacy group - PROJECT FOR ARIZONAL FUTURE. Recent polls show Napolitano leading Goldwater 54% to 31%.

2006-01-28T18:02:00.000-06:00

Don Goldwater and the Republican party still have a long way to go if they plan on defeating the current Democratic governor. The repulican party has not yet come up with any overly favorable candidates and a new republican challenger, Len Munsil, who entered the race only last month may have a good chance of gaining votes and could really become a challenge to Don Goldwater. www.azstarnet.com

Don Goldwaters web site still lists a blank page under supporters. Newcomer to the republican race, Len Munsil, seems to be fairing better by reaching his maximum contribution under the law. www.azcentral.com

So far it seems the race for governor in Arizona is strongly democratic. This will be a tough race to win if the republicans don't come up with a solid candidate. They also need to come up with a clear agenda on their issues because right now it doesn't seem that they have one. The biggest issue being made so far has been illegal immigration, which seems to be a praticularly vulnerable subject against the current Democratic governor.