Christy Kelly, Author at Arizona Globe

Donald Trump and RFK Jr. at Arizona Rally

AZ Pols Bear Witness to RFK Jr. Rattling the Political World

August 26, 2024 12:33 pmSeptember 10, 2024 4:15 pm

In a move that sent shockwaves through the electoral landscape, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made political history by officially endorsing President Donald Trump and aligning with the MAGA movement. Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers, a steadfast MAGA supporter, was front...

Gallego Accused of Violating Stock Act

August 15, 2024 9:50 amAugust 30, 2024 11:10 am

Under the STOCK Act, members of Congress must disclose their stock transactions and other financial holdings. This legislation mandates that members report any stock transaction over $1,000 within 30 days and no later than 45 days after the transaction. Additionally,...

Congressman Tim Walz at Veterans Day on the Hill

Assessing Walz’s National Guard Gaslighting

August 15, 2024 5:00 amAugust 26, 2024 1:14 pm

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, recently named Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate for the 2024 presidential election, is facing serious accusations of “stolen valor” regarding his military service. The controversy centers on discrepancies between his public claims about his military...

Last Minute Trump Tele-Rally for Kari Lake

July 30, 2024 4:44 pmAugust 12, 2024 7:34 am

Former President Donald Trump held a Tele-town hall rally to endorse Kari Lake’s campaign for the U.S. Senate in Arizona. During the virtual event, Trump praised Lake as a staunch defender of conservative values and a fierce critic of “fake...

SCOOP: Final Arizona Pre-Primary National Republican Campaign Finance Numbers

July 29, 2024 5:48 pmAugust 12, 2024 7:15 am

U.S. Senate: Kari Lake currently holds a significant fundraising advantage over her primary challenger, Mark Lamb. However, Lake’s campaign has been spending heavily, effectively fighting both a primary and general election campaign simultaneously. On the Democratic side, Ruben Gallego, who...

Trump Endorses Hamadeh and Masters for CD8 Seat

July 29, 2024 7:32 amAugust 12, 2024 7:15 am

The countdown to the 2024 Arizona primaries feels more like a general election for Republicans due to some high-stakes contests. Just when CD8 could not get more intense, former President Trump declared his endorsement of both Abe Hamadeh and Blake...

SCOOP: Final Pre-Primary Campaign Finance Numbers for Key Arizona Races

July 27, 2024 1:42 pmAugust 12, 2024 7:15 am

As the 2024 Arizona political primaries wind down, the latest fundraising numbers reveal a competitive landscape among the candidates vying for key seats. With campaign coffers swelling, each contender’s financial backing is poised to play a critical role in the...