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February 28, 2018February 18, 2020 in News/Politics

Freedom Caucus Candidate Prevails In AZ-8 Special Election Primary

Former State Sen. Debbie Lesko prevailed on Tuesday in the Republican special election primary to succeed outgoing Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ) in Arizona’s 8th congressional district with 35.8% of the vote, beating her nearest challenger, former State Sen. Steve Montenegro, by 11 points. Lesko had been endorsed by Freedom Caucus leaders Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) and Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), as well as Arizona Caucus member Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and the Caucus’s political arm, the House Freedom Fund. She was known for her fiscally conservative record during her tenure in the Arizona state legislature, but was criticized by opponents for directing… Keep Reading

December 8, 2017December 8, 2017 in News/Politics

Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio Considering A Run For Jeff Flake’s Senate Seat

Senator Jeff Flake has drawn the ire of conservatives for some time now. His dogged ‘Never Trump’ positions have become tired for allies of the Trump Administration’s agenda and he’s been personally called out numerous times by Pthe resident himself. To their luck, he will be retiring from the United States Senate. When Senator Flake is gone, allies of the President will be looking to not only keep a Democrat from winning, but ensure a Republican wins who is an ally of the Trump agenda. The White House is known to be actively assessing the situation in the Senate. The… Keep Reading

October 17, 2017October 17, 2017 in News

Steve Bannon Targets ‘Flake The Snake’ In Arizona For Populist Carnage In 2018

Tonight, Breitbart News Executive Director Steve Bannon will head to Arizona with FOX News personality Laura Ingraham to appear at an event for Dr. Kelli Ward, the former state senator who primary challenged Arizona Sen. John McCain last year. “In more senate anti-establishment news, Laura Ingraham invited Bannon to a Kelli Ward campaign event out West and he plans to attend,” New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman said in a tweet. Ward will be challenging Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake in a primary election next year. Flake has emerged as one of Trump’s most vicious Republican critics, siding with the Democrats… Keep Reading

August 25, 2017August 25, 2017 in News/Politics

The Wrath of Trump: Sen. Jeff Flake Bashed On Twitter Following Phoenix Speech

President Donald Trump bashed Sen. Jeff Flake on Wednesday morning after swearing he would never mention Republican senators by name, according to Politico. “Phoenix crowd last night was amazing—a packed house. I love the Great State of Arizona,” tweeted Trump the morning after he traveled to Phoenix for a rally. “Not a fan of Jeff Flake, weak on crime & border.” Flake, a junior senator from Arizona, has been one of the Republican Party’s most vocal critics of Trump. During the 2016 election cycle, he refused to endorse Trump for president. Flake recently authored the book Conscience of a Conservative:… Keep Reading