In Minn., rightward drift challenges Romney Boston.com Vitriol commonly erupts during otherwise routine political discussions, and people are arguing over whether to ban gay marriage. So much for the state's modern political heritage. Minnesota Republicans are now "among the most conservative party ...
Political campaigns deluged with funding; impact unclear Tucson Citizen In Arizona, the race that has drawn the most interest from independent groups so far is the US Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Jon Kyl. Republican Jeff Flake has attracted about $48000 in support, mainly from the Club for Growth, a conservative ...
The Politics behind Arizona's statehood Arizona Daily Star Arizona gained statehood at a time when national politics was being rocked by a struggle between the conservative and progressive elements within the Republican party. New Mexico, counted a Republican territory, had almost certainly reached its status ...
Obama Team Showing Signs of Hubris New York Times National political campaigns are cyclical, and after an especially good cycle, the Democratic president is due for some down time. On re-election prospects, the Obamaites are confident when they look at the state of the race, especially the Republicans...
As Population Shifts, So Do Political Tactics NPR In the last decade, population growth in Western swing states outpaced the national average, according to David Damore, a professor of political science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. With the Nevada Republican caucus underway, ...
Arizona politicians haggle over 2013 budget Tucson Citizen That $400 million difference is the first hurdle the Republican governor and the GOP legislative leadership must clear as they work on the fiscal 2013 budget. How the two parties settle that issue could determine whether Brewer will get the $106 ...