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Here and Now: GOP Convention

Here 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.

Crowded GOP Race for Corp. Comm.

KJZZ's Paul Atkinson profiles the eight Republican candidates running for the Arizona Corporation Commission.

Four Democrats Vie for Corp. Comm.

KJZZ's Paul Atkinson profiles the four democratic candidates running for three seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission.

Arizona's Hillary Clinton Delegates

KJZZ's Paul Atkinson spoke with a Phoenix couple attending the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

"Ragin'" on McCain

Democratic 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.

Here and Now: Co. Attorney / Election

Democratic 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.

Here and Now - Election 2008 Preview

Here 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.

AZ Dems Set Sights on State House

The 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.

Here & Now - Monsoon / Fire Season

Tony 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.

An Arizonan on the Campaign Trail

On 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.

Meet AZ's Undeclared Superdelegates

With 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.

Here & Now - Rep. Mitchell - Elections

Congressman 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.

Here and Now: Super Tuesday Results

KJZZ'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.

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.

Here and Now- McCain, Legislature

KJZZ'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.

Obama Campaign Highlights Arizona

Nearly 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.

AZ Clinton Campaign Hard at Work

Despite 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.

An Arizonan's First Iowa Caucus

Most 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.

Bhutto Murder Fallout

An 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.

Here and Now: Presidential Candidates

Arizona 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.

Rough Patch for McCain's Straight-Talk

Arizona 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.

City Hall Standoff

On Tuesday, Phoenix voters will elect the first Latino to serve on the City Council in twelve years. It's a race that will end in a run-off next week and some say the contest has divided the Latino community. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports on the fight for District Seven.

Surprise Vote by Mail

The city of Surprise saw voter participation increase when it went to a vote by mail system for the September 12 election.

Here and Now: Arts, Election

The 2007-2008 arts season is underway. Here and Now looks at some of the upcoming performances and concerns over the venues and choice of productions. Guests Debbie Paine and Matt Lehrman also discuss the business side of the arts including what art organizations must do to be financially successful and how to get more people to attend. Results from the city of Phoenix election are also discussed.

Phoenix Voter Turnout

Phoenix is holding a citywide election next month. But you'd hardly know it, there's been so little talk about it. Voter turnout is expected to be low, even though the mayor is up for re-election and several city council seats are up for grabs. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson spoke with the Arizona Republic's Richard de Uriarte about it.

Phoenix Election Preview Part II

In part two of KJZZ's preview of next month's Phoenix election, Paul Atkinson speaks with the Arizona Republic's Richard de Uriarte about the races for council districts 1 and 7 and proposition 1, which would raise the city's sales tax to pay for more police and firefighters.

Phoenix Election Preview Part I

Voters in the city of Phoenix go to the polls September 11. There are three contested council races, the mayoral race and six ballot initiatives, including one that would increase the sales tax to hire more police and firefighters. This is part one of KJZZ's two part preview of the election.

AZ May Join "Super Duper" Tuesday

More than 20 states have decided or are considering moving their 2008 presidential primaries to earlier in the year, including Florida, California and New York. But smaller states like Arizona also hope to have more influence on the presidential election than they've had in years past.

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