By Alexander Lomax As the cliche goes, success has many fathers but failure is an orphan, but in politics these days failure often seems to have many parents. Many on the political left have been looking for answers as to why Trump won yet again, and there have been a number of fingers pointed at intangibles. Many seem to believe … Read More
Arizona Democrats in Crisis Mode: What’s Behind a Near Party Revolt
After a bruising year at the polls last year, Arizona Democrats were looking forward to a rebound election in 2026, one that has been made all the more likely because of the current messiness in the White House. But that will only be the case if the party is strong and united, and recent developments have shown quite the opposite. … Read More
The Republican Race for Governor Just Got More Interesting with Trump Endorsement
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has had a metaphorical target on her head from Republicans since nearly the precise minute she assumed the office. A few Republicans have lined up for the privilege of taking her on in the 2026 general election, but the path will not be easily cleared for any candidate in the Republican primary. At the time of … Read More
Where Sports Intersects with Politics: Will a Former Arizona Cardinal Be Heading to Washington?
Most of the time we all hate it when politics insert themselves into sports; sports are usually our safe space away from the bickering and fights of politics. Talking crap about Dodgers fans or Seahawks fans is much more satisfying than fighting with someone from the other political party for most people. But every once in a while sports intersects … Read More
As Kyrsten Sinema Prepares to Leave the Senate, What Should We Think About her Legacy?
By Alexander Lomax In politics, “one and done” is almost universally a negative. Never in my lifetime has a President chosen not to run for re-election after their first term save the emergency scramble to pressure Biden not to, so a “one-term President” means electoral failure. A one-term Congressman barely has enough time to ditch a map of the building … Read More
Hey Democrats…Your Celebrity Endorsements are Stupid and Counterproductive
By Ronald Sampson For the last couple decades the prevailing view of the two political parties generally depends on who you ask, but if you ask those who are not a fan of the Democratic party, their description of the party would likely revolve around it being a party of the coastal elites and of Hollywood (or Hollyweird, as some … Read More
Pay Raises for Politicians? Sometimes It’s a Good Thing
There are few things that tick off the electorate more than self-serving politicians. That can come in a number of different forms, but one particular form that seems to truly get under the skin of voters is giving themselves pay raises. After all, the optics are horrible…pulling strings to give yourself more money never looks good. But not all such … Read More
Political Observations from the Beverly Hills and Bel Air of Arizona
What a week it was for the Valley’s toniest towns. New leadership was elected in each community, prompting numerous observations. *To the bold go the spoils. Both Scottsdale Mayor-Elect Lisa Borowsky and Mayor-Elect Mark Stanton jumped into uphill races. Yet, both prevailed for different reasons. Stanton not only outhustled Anna Thomason, he outflanked her with endorsements and benefitted from his Republican credentials in … Read More
Early Takeaways from Yesterday’s Election: An Election of Surprises
As you read this, you may be just as surprised at the outcome at the national level as I am. While polling composites generally seemed to have Trump with a slight lead, that slight lead looks to have turned into an electoral landslide the likes of which were technically possible but not probable. But while there is already considerable pontificating … Read More
Today’s Most Powerful Editorial That Will Not Make The Veep’s Day
Repost from the New York Post I never thought that I would fear for my life in my own home until it happened this year. In 2023, I began to notice significant changes in my apartment complex in Aurora, Colo., less than 20 miles from the sanctuary city of Denver. Local media have since reported that officials began busing illegal Venezuelan migrants into the area … Read More