AZ-1: Paul Babbit (D-Flagstaff) considering run against repuke Renzi

[goobergunch]

Babbitt, a former Flagstaff mayor whose brother, Bruce, served as Interior Secretary, indicated he will determine whether to enter the race some time toward the end of this year.

more...http://www.azdailysun.com/non_sec/nav_includes/story.cfm?storyID=73018

[TakebackAmerica]

1. Great News!

I have updated my political report accordingly!
:toast: :bounce:

[NewJerseyDem]

2. Is Steve Udall running?

Udall seems like a good candidate but it didn't mention him in the article. At least we have potentially members of the Babbits and the Udalls, two of the best liberal families in the country, running. Renzi seems like he is probably one of the top 5 or so most vulnerable republican incumbents.

[rads]

3. sharks are circling

I think that Renzi may be dead in the water. He was narrowly elected last cycle against a fairly weak challenger in a Repub-friendly off year. This time around he should get a stronger opponent, and the turnout will be better due to the presidential election. Additionally, he was in some campaign finance trouble awhile back which netted him some bad press. Chalk it up. :thumbsup:

[mndemocrat_29]

4. Renzi will be a one term disaster

The question right now is who we get to replace him.

[ButterflyBlood]

5. according to DC Political Report, there are plenty of Demorats running

I think Udall should win the primary this time, and put Renzi into one term land.