Jerry Lewis on the importance of cooperation

Former State Senator Jerry Lewis, best known for defeating then-Senate President Russell Pearce in the 2011 recall election, says Arizona lawmakers need to look past party affiliation and work to d

Pearce supporters think he'll fare better in a partisan primary

Russell Pearce supporters say that one reason he lost his seat in the state Senate last fall was because the recall election was open to Democratic voters.

Senator Pearce Raised 3 Times More Money in Losing Effort

Former Senate President Russell Pearce spent more than a quarter million dollars in his bid to retain his seat.  His latest campaign finance report shows Pearce received 31-thousand dollars in

Immigration and Tea Party Impact of Pearce Loss

The architect of Arizona’s controversial immigration law is out.  Russell Pearce is the first lawmaker in state history to lose his seat in a recall election.  It was a dramatic fall for

Pearce Defeated, Lewis Victorious

Host Steve Goldstein talks to Arizona Republic columnist Bob Robb the Russell Pearce recall, what it may mean for furture recalls...and what impact Jerry Lewis may have on the legislature.

Pearce Loses in Historic Recall Election

For the first time in Arizona history, a state legislator is recalled.  State Senate President Russell Pearce—who many consider the most powerful politician in the state—lost to charter school administrator Jerry Lewis.

Last Minute Push in Recall Election

The campaigns of Senate President Russell Pearce and opponent Jerry Lewis are making an all-out push to get people to vote in Tuesday’s recall election.

Special interest groups spending money in recall election

Campaign finance reports in the recall election of state Senate President Russell Pearce are trickling in.  The latest show what was spent on independent expenditure efforts on behalf of Pearc

Pearce and Lewis: What Contrasting Styles Tell Us

Senator Russell Pearce and challenger Jerry Lewis displayed contrasting styles in a Mesa Chamber of Commerce Debate.   The two are on the ballot in next month's recall election of Pearce.

Pearce and Lewis: What Contrasting Styles Tell Us

Senator Russell Pearce and challenger Jerry Lewis displayed contrasting styles in a Mesa Chamber of Commerce Debate.   The two are on the ballot in next month's recall election of Pearce.

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