Category Archives: Arizona Politics

Lessons From The 2012 Election.

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Not surprisingly, election results were the topic this week on Democratic Perspective. As with most elections, there was good news and bad news. The good news was President Obama’s overwhelming win with 302 electoral votes. The bad news was that … Continue reading →

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Elections 2012: The Good, The Bad, and The Inevitable — Podcast November 12, 2012

Posted on November 14, 2012 by William Timberman

The Vote in 2012: Reviewing the Outcome. Democratic Perspective looks at the results of the 2012 elections. What did they tell us about the current and future state of the electorate in the United States? Whose polls most accurately predicted the outcome? … Continue reading →

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Politics, Politics — Podcast November 5, 2012

Posted on November 9, 2012 by William Timberman

Politics, Politics: Election Eve Thoughts. With Mike Cosentino taking the day-before-election-day off, host Steve Williamson and the rest of the Democratic Perspective editorial crew,  Gary LaMaster, Dick Searle, and Bill Timberman discuss the pros, the cons, the possibilities, the probabilities, and the likely consequences … Continue reading →

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Arizona’s Solar Team: “Watchdogs. Not Lap Dogs.”

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Arizona’s Corporation Commissioners are some of the most powerful executives in the state. To learn more about the candidates for the commission, Democratic Perspective hosted first-time candidate Marcia Busching and incumbent Paul Newman. Along with incumbent Sandra Kennedy, they are … Continue reading →

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Marcia Busching and Paul Newman Interview — Podcast October 29, 2012

Posted on October 30, 2012 by William Timberman

The Arizona Solar Team 2012: Democratic Candidates for the Arizona Corporation Commission. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Gary LaMaster interview Democratic candidates for the Arizona Corporation Commission,  Marcia Busching and incumbent Commissioner Paul Newman. Together with Sandra Kennedy — also an … Continue reading →

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Dr. Richard Carmona – A Lifetime Of Selfless Service.

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Democratic Perspective was privileged to host Dr. Richard Carmona, Democratic candidate for US Senate. His life story is one that should serve as inspiration to all Americans. Carmona was born to Puerto Rican immigrants in New York. As his parents … Continue reading →

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Richard Carmona Interview — Podcast October 22, 2012

Posted on October 25, 2012 by William Timberman

The Meaning of Public Service: Dr. Richard Carmona Discusses His Candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Arizona. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson interview Dr. Richard Carmona, Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from Arizona. Dr. Carmona is a decorated … Continue reading →

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Focus On Education.

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

This week, Democratic Perspective hosted a legislator who makes decisions on education and a school board member who has to live with those decisions. The legislator is Representative Tom Chabin who is running for election to the Arizona Senate. He … Continue reading →

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Tom Chabin and Jim Ledbetter Interview — Podcast October 15, 2012

Posted on October 17, 2012 by William Timberman

The Shocking State of Arizona’s Education Funding: Who’s Responsible For It, and What Does It Mean For Our Kids’ Future? Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson talk with Tom Chabin, Arizona State Representative, and Democratic Candidate for the Arizona State … Continue reading →

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A Conversation With The LD6 Jobs Team.

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Many politicians promise to create jobs and improve education if elected. But LD6 candidates Angela LeFevre and Doug Ballard actually have the experience and expertise to actually deliver on their promises. Democratic Perspective recently had the opportunity to interview both … Continue reading →

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