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Fresh off his win in special primary, Kelly addresses local backers

Fri, 04/20/2012 - 11:37pm

Jesse Kelly thanks voters in Cochise County on Friday during a meet & greet held at the Republican Headquarters on Fry Boulevard. (Melissa Marshall • Herald/Review)

By Bill Hess

Herald/Review

SIERRA VISTA — He’s pumped.

Winning the Republican special primary for the Congressional District 8 seat on Tuesday, Jesse Kelly envisions victory in the special general election on June 12.

“We’re making a sprint to the finish,” Kelly told nearly 50 people Friday.

Making a thank you stop at the Cochise Republican Committee headquarters on Fry Boulevard, he told the appreciative audience now that he has won the party’s nod to go up against his prime opponent, Democrat Ron Barber, no one can take their votes back.

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Our Opinion: A stark contrast

Thu, 04/19/2012 - 12:10am

The Sierra Vista Herald/Bisbee Daily Review

Voters will not be able to complain that they don’t have an ideological choice in the upcoming Congressional District 8 contest in June.

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GOP’s Kelly to face Democrat Barber

Wed, 04/18/2012 - 12:06am

Volunteers Joann Kiyabu and Robert Montgomery chat outside of the precinct 35 and 43 location on St. Andrews Drive Tuesday in Sierra Vista. (Mark Levy • Herald/Review)

By Bill Hess

Herald/Review

SIERRA VISTA — The stage is set with Republican Jesse Kelly the apparent winner on the Republican side of the special primary to fill the unexpired term of former Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

In 2010, Kelly almost defeated Giffords in that year’s congressional race.

Facing Kelly is Giffords’ staff district manager, Democrat Ron Barber.

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Barber already pushing Kelly on CD8 income disparity

Tue, 04/17/2012 - 8:49pm

The Sierra Vista Herald/Bisbee Daily Review

Democrat Ron Barber issued a statement before final vote tallies for the Republican Party were tabulated Tuesday night, calling out Jesse Kelly on policies that Barber says will benefit the rich at the expense of the middle class.

“Unfortunately, Jesse Kelly’s agenda would put the rich first and leave middle class families last. He supports a radical tax plan that would increase taxes by 23 percent for middle class families while lowering them for millionaires and billionaires,” Barber said.

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Our View: A question that needs answering

Tue, 04/17/2012 - 12:01am

An election signals something similar to spring in politics.

The vote of the people does wonders for defining whether we’re sticking with the status quo or tossing the incumbents out of office.

Today’s primary election among Republicans vying for the seat formerly held by U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords will highlight Arizona headlines by the time you wake up Wednesday.

But another “election” of sorts, the GOP nomination for president, is also signaling the start of a new chapter in the race that will culminate in November.

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As I See It: Americas future depends on voters

Sun, 04/15/2012 - 12:01am

By Bill Hess

The special primary race to watch is the Republican runoff on Tuesday.

Vying for the GOP nomination to seek a win to fill the unexpired term Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords are four Republicans — former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords are State Sen. Frank Antenori, Jesse Kelly, Martha McSally and Dave Sitton.

Waiting to take the Republican winner on is Democrat Ron Barber, Giffords former district manager.

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McSally: Government needs to step up

Mon, 04/09/2012 - 12:10am

Cochise County veterinarian and rancher Dr. Gary Thrasher poses questions to congressional candidate Martha McSally during her visit to the United States/Mexico border Friday. (Photo by Mark Levy)

Bill Hess

Herald/Review

Saying the border between the United States and Mexico is a critical matter of national security because of its larger implication as a route into America for terrorists and other criminals, Republican congressional candidate Martha McSally said the U.S.“is going the wrong way in addressing the issue.”

Speaking to more than 20 people who gathered on Jack Ladd’s ranch, which borders the international boundary, McSally said she had completed a tour of the border with Jack’s son, John, as the guide.

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Heinz: National health care system in need of first aid

Mon, 04/02/2012 - 12:10am

Matt Heinz talks with Sharon Travis after speaking to more than 30 people at an event Friday night. (Photo by Bill Hess)

Bill Hess

Herald/Review

Saying his medical experience will serve the constituents well in Congress, Tucson Dr. Matt Heinz told more than 30 people Friday night the person elected to represent Arizona’s Congressional District 2 will have a lot of work to ensure people are protected from the more dogmatic elected officials.

An internist, Heinz told the people who gathered at Pat and Bob Fleming’s home that a late June decision by the U.S. Supreme Court will direct the future of America’s national health care system.

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Barber announces run for District 2 seat

Tue, 03/20/2012 - 12:10am

In a Jan. 8 photo Ron Barber, founder of the Fund for Civility, Respect and Understanding, speaks during a memorial vigil in Tucson. (AP photo)

Bill Hess

Herald/Review

The announcement by Ron Barber that he will also seek the Democratic nomination to run for Arizona Congressional District 2, is already beginning to have fallout.

Soon after Barber made his announcement of his intentions on Monday afternoon, State Rep. Steve Farley announced he would bow out of the race and will throw his support behind Barber.

However, State Rep. Dr. Matt Heinz said he will stay in the race for the Democratic nomination.
The intent of State Sen. Paula Aboud is currently not known.

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Barber to seek both CD8 and CD2 seats

Mon, 03/19/2012 - 2:00pm

Bill Hess

The Sierra Vista Herald/Bisbee Daily Review

SIERRA VISTA — Democrat Ron Barber will run for Congressional District 2 seat.

In an announcement just made, Barber said he will expand his congressional race beyond the CD8 special election to fill the unexpired term of Gabrielle Giffords, who announced her retirement in January, slightly more than a year after being shot in the head at a Tucson event.

Barber, who also was shot at the eh event, was Giffords’ district manager and agreed to take on the CD8 race at the behest of Giffords.

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