Editor’s note: The AZ VIEWS Report is guest opinion, and does not necessarily reflect the views of of Western Free Press. Responses welcome; contact info~at~westernfreepress~dot~com.

By Scott Taylor
Chandler, Arizona

I believe Mitt Romney’s motivation in running for President is helping others and Service above self.  In July 1996, …

Rick Santorum is appearing at the Maricopa County GOP Lincoln Day lunch with Sheriff Joe Arpaio and recently recalled Russell Pearce. Ultimately, Arpaio stated he would not endorse any candidate until after Tuesday’s primaries, and that he will let the voters decide, but …

Update from the AZ Republic:

Pinal County’s top prosecutor has asked a special panel formed to investigate alleged violations of public trust to review claims made against Sheriff Paul Babeu, and Attorney General Tom Horne said he will investigate Babeu at the embattled lawman’s …

Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu has vowed to continue his bid for Congress, and he continues to deny allegations that he threatened his lover with deportation if he revealed their relationship. However, the pressure on him remains, and is coming from various …

What may be the final GOP debate of this cycle will take place at the Mesa Arts Center on Wednesday at 6:00 PM.  The debate is being hosted by CNN in advance of the Arizona and Michigan primaries to be held on Tuesday, …

Arizonans are closely divided on picking the Republican nominee for President. On the eve of an Arizona debate, a new PPP poll has Romney and Santorum practically tied.

The Republican race for President in Arizona looks like a close one, with Mitt Romney leading …

Here’s the indispensable ZeroHedge:

 . . . the US civilian non-institutional population was 242,269 in January, an increase of 1.7 million month over month: apply the long-term average labor force participation rate of 65.8% to this number (because as chart 2 below shows, people …

In a press release yesterday, the Paul Gosar campaign called Sheriff Paul Babeu’s activities an “abuse of power.” Revelations yesterday about Babeu include that he is gay; that he posted and sent explicit photos; that he sent threatening texts; and the allegation that …

The congressional campaign, career, and life of Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu have been shaken up following allegations that he threatened his lover with deportation if he revealed their relationship.

 . . . Jose, Babeu’s ex-boyfriend and a Mexican national, says threats of deportation …

State Representative Richard Miranda (D-Phoenix) has resigned, effective Monday.  Miranda cited health reasons and family issues in making his decision.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will likely appoint a replacement for Miranda.

Powerful environmental groups could notch two high-profile victories this year in their quest to squelch business interests near the Grand Canyon, but a political battle raging in a tiny town close by could soon give hope to private property rights advocates nationwide.

At first glance, Tusayan, …

Editor’s note: The AZ VIEWS Report is guest opinion, and does not necessarily reflect the views of of Western Free Press. Responses welcome; contact info~at~westernfreepress~dot~com.

By Eric Mangum

Santorum is suggesting he is the only “real” conservative in the race. He might be a viable Not-Romney but …

On March 1, 2009, a “green” company owned by a hedge fund hired former Rep. Matt Salmon as a lobbyist.  MileageMatrix attempted to promote the use of its products by hiring top political operatives to go to Washington and advocate for “improving the …

Yesterday, President Obama released his fiscal year 2013 budget proposal. Unfortunately, this budget request doubles-down on the same failed policies which have made the economy worse under President Obama. This budget includes the most government spending in history, the biggest tax increase in American …

He’s a doctor who, like so many outsider candidates, wants to heal what ails Washington:

Tucson physician Manuel “Manny” Arreguin announced Tuesday he will run against Raúl Grijalva in the race for Congress.

Arreguin, 50, a moderate Democrat, said “America is largely unhealthy” and a …

From the Arizona Daily Star:

With the Democrats settling on Ron Barber as their candidate for the special election, a field of contenders is quickly forming to vie for the Democratic nomination in the new Congressional District 2 later this year.

Nomiki Konst, a former …

It was just last august when the Department of Energy issued a” partial guarantee on an $852 million loan to the Genesis Solar Project.” Genesis is another failure in a long line of green taxpayer funded boondoggles.

One of California’s showcase solar energy projects, under …

In a recent post, I suggest that Rep. Jeff Flake is the second coming of conservative icon Barry Goldwater. Luckily, the Heritage Action’s new legislative scorecard goes a long way to substantiate that claim. Flake is the most conservative elected official …