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Irene B's avatar

Thank you. Very helpful overview

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Kevin Brown's avatar

This was great insight into the most frighting time in Arizona.

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Steve's avatar

"(Fischer) is the “dean” of the Capitol press corps, either because he’s the fastest, the oldest or the most obnoxious. We’re not sure which.". Or maybe because he provides a LOT of accurate information to his readers - which I thought was kind of the purpose of reporters. I'm a big fan of snark, but it sounds like there's something bubbling beneath the surface there, to be honest.

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Hank Stephenson's avatar

No no it was the highest compliment I can give another reporter! Being obnoxious is one of the hardest parts of the job and Howie CRUSHES IT lol.

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Rex Jenney's avatar

I love those *Horizon* retrospectives with Michael Grant and Howie back in their hippie days.

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Jeffrey Young's avatar

Outstanding overview. I’ve been following Arizona politics for 40 years and have not ever read such a concise and practical piece of journalism on the subject. Thank you.

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Andrea Allen's avatar

Thank you SO much for the shout-out to the legislative assistants. We strive to provide the best assistance to our Members while spinning a dozen plates with a smile. Nice to be recognized for our efforts!

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Hank Stephenson's avatar

Awwwwww. The assistants are amazing! We should just put you all in charge we'd be better off as a state

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Mary Ann's avatar

Great information which will hopefully be read, then shared by every voter in Arizona. Thank you!

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David W Fitzsimmons's avatar

Thanks for this terrific detailed who’s who of the players!

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Algo Mas's avatar

"The Good...the Bad...the Ugly". Q: Which one is "Tuco"? A: Almost all of them.

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Hank Stephenson's avatar

Lol I had a footnote explaining that in this scenario hobbs is the mayor for obvious reasons, petersen is the sheriff because he has a posse and Toma is the judge because half of his caucus hates every decision he makes. but it was getting pretty long as is

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Emily Walsh's avatar

This is a fabulous primer on understanding AZ politics and the structure of how things get done (especially critical leading into this election year). THANK YOU!

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Carole Tanner's avatar

Thanks for the playbook. Very helpful to know whom to email, call, etc. Keep up the good work.

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Mike DeLeon's avatar

Great insight and very informative!!

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