09/03/2008
Here and Now: Election ResultsKJZZ's Here and Now looked at primary election results. Democrat Tim Nelson joined host Steve Goldstein to discuss his win in the democratic race for Maricopa County Attorney. KJZZ reporter Mark Brodie and Dennis Welch of the East Valley Tribune talked about congressional and legislative results and what they mean for the general election. Ty Young of aztechnews.net discussed the Corporation Commission race.
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08/31/2008
'08 Primary ElectionKJZZ's Paul Atkinson talks with Arizona Republic Editorial Columnist Bob Robb about voter turnout in the primary election; why most votes are cast before election day and the impact early voting has on election campaigns; and why independent voters don't make much of a difference in primary elections.
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08/30/2008
Two Dems Want to Take On ThomasTwo Democrats are vying to be their party's nominee for Maricopa County Attorney. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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08/29/2008
Many Candidates Vie for Renzi's SeatAll week we're reporting on political races leading up to Arizona's primary election Tuesday. This morning, we focus on Congressional District One. It's been a Republican stronghold for years but the embattled incumbent, Rick Renzi, isn't running, and the field is wide open. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports.
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08/28/2008
Six in CD 5 GOP Race Tout ExperienceSix Republicans are vying for their party's nomination to take on Democratic Congressman Harry Mitchell in November. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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08/27/2008
Here and Now: GOP ConventionHere and Now host Steve Goldstein talks with a Phoenix couple attending the Democratic National Convention in Denver. GOP delegates Stan Barnes and Wes Gullett discuss the upcoming Republican National Convention and address issues concerning John McCain. Journalists Bob Robb and Paul Gilblin discuss the stunning demise of several ballot propositions and who's running for Congress in CD districts 1 and 3.
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08/27/2008
Crowded GOP Race for Corp. Comm.KJZZ's Paul Atkinson profiles the eight Republican candidates running for the Arizona Corporation Commission.
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08/26/2008
Four Democrats Vie for Corp. Comm.KJZZ's Paul Atkinson profiles the four democratic candidates running for three seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission.
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08/25/2008
Arizona's Hillary Clinton DelegatesKJZZ's Paul Atkinson spoke with a Phoenix couple attending the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
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08/23/2008
"Ragin'" on McCainDemocratic strategist James Carville was in Phoenix this week with his wife, GOP strategist Mary Matalin. KJZZ's Mark Brodie spoke with Carville about the presidential race, and how Arizona's senior senator is doing in it.
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08/20/2008
Here and Now: Co. Attorney / ElectionDemocratic candidates for Maricopa County Attorney Tim Nelson and Gerald Richard appeared on Here and Now. Andrei Cherney tapped his experience working on presidential campaigns to discuss the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Denver with delegate Donna Gratehouse. Gratehouse is part of the democraticdiva.com blog. She joined Greg Patterson of the espressopundit.com to talk blogs and elections.
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07/16/2008
Here and Now - Election 2008 PreviewHere and Now examined the initiatives expected to be on the November ballot along with some of the key candidate races for the primary and general election.
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06/16/2008
AZ Dems Set Sights on State HouseThe deadline has passed for candidates to get on the ballot for this fall's elections. And Arizona Democrats say they're "singularly focused" on winning the state House of Representatives. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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06/11/2008
Here & Now - Monsoon / Fire SeasonTony Haffer of the National Weather Service and state forester Kirk Rowdabaugh joined Here and Now's Steve Goldstein to talk about the monsoon season and wildfire season respectively. KJZZ's Mark Brodie also joined Goldstein to talk about the process to replace the late state senator Jake Flake.
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05/19/2008
An Arizonan on the Campaign TrailOn the eve of primaries in Kentucky and Oregon, we're going to meet an Arizona man who has been on the presidential campaign trail for a year and three days. He's 24-year-old Danny Friedman. He used to work for the state Democratic Party but since last May, he's been criss-crossing the country for his candidate of choice, Senator Hillary Clinton. He's one of a countless number of idealistic, young and hungry political junkies who work day in and day out for their candidate.
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05/02/2008
Meet AZ's Undeclared SuperdelegatesWith six months until the presidential election, it's still not completely clear who the contestants will be, at least on the Democratic side. And for the first time in recent memory, the choice could come down to about 800 people known as superdelegates. They're delegates to the national convention whose votes are not bound by the party's primaries. We have 11 Democratic superdelegates in Arizona, and they include elected officials and party leaders. Of the 11, seven have already declared their support for a candidate. Four for Clinton. Three for Obama. So this morning, we'll focus now on the four superdelegates who are still undeclared. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports.
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03/26/2008
Here & Now - Rep. Mitchell - ElectionsCongressman Harry Mitchell discussed the cost of the Iraq War and the care of veterans on Here and Now. Mitchell also talking about the problems with a border fence and congress' role in helping improve the economy. Local civics leader Bart Turner came on to talk about an effort to have voters rank their candidate choices when they vote, sparing runoff elections. John Koza discussed a national effort to use the popular vote instead of the electoral college to elect the president.
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02/06/2008
Here and Now: Super Tuesday ResultsKJZZ's Here and Now delves into the results from Super Tuesday including why Hillary Clinton was able to hold off Barack Obama despite his momentum and why John McCain was not a favorite among conservative republicans.
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02/05/2008
Will Conservatives Embrace McCain?After Super Tuesday's primaries and caucuses, Arizona Senator John McCain has established himself as the Republican Presidential frontrunner. As KJZZ's Steve Goldstein reports, some previously-opposed conservatives are likely to embrace--or at least support--McCain now.
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01/09/2008
AZ Clinton Campaign Hard at WorkDespite Hillary Clinton's win Tuesday in New Hampshire, and on the heels of a her disappointing showing in Iowa, Clinton's Arizona supporters decided to skip any victory celebrations altogether.
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01/09/2008
Here and Now- McCain, LegislatureKJZZ's Here and Now featured pollster and analyst Mike O'Neil and East Valley Tribune editorial writer Le Templar discussing the ramifications of Arizona Senator John McCain winning the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary. The show also previewed the upcoming legislative session with analysis from Templar, KJZZ capitol reporter Mark Brodie, Arizona Capitol Times reporter Jim Small and KJZZ's Here and Now also featured interviews with legislative leaders about the work ahead this legislative session.
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01/09/2008
Obama Campaign Highlights ArizonaNearly two hundred Barack Obama supporters gathered in Central Phoenix to watch election returns come in from New Hampshire. While many of the presidential campaigns have yet to focus much on Arizona, KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports on one of the largest, and most organized, local efforts in the state.
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01/04/2008
An Arizonan's First Iowa CaucusMost Arizonans won't have their say in the presidential primary until February. But one woman from Tempe moved back to her home state Iowa to take part in her first caucus. KJZZ's Marcos Najera spoke to her earlier in the week, and checks in with her after the caucuses.
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12/27/2007
Bhutto Murder FalloutAn expert on international politics says Americans should be concerned about Thursday's assassination of Benazir Bhutto, considering the political instability in the region and the presence of nuclear weapons.
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11/28/2007
Here and Now: Presidential CandidatesArizona has produced four viable Presidential candidates over the past five decades: John McCain, Bruce Babbitt, Mo Udall and Barry Goldwater. Here and Now host Steve Goldstein discussed their campaigns with Bob Robb, Fred DuVal and others.
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11/12/2007
Rough Patch for McCain's Straight-TalkArizona Senator John McCain's Straight Talk Express hit a rough patch Friday, as McCain's 95-year-old mother Roberta had harsh words about presidential candidate Mitt Romney. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports.
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