Democratic chief quits; could face Kyl in ’06

[Sal316]

By Le Templar, Tribune
July 20, 2005


Jim Pederson
Jim Pederson resigned Tuesday as chairman of the state Democratic Party — an indication he is about to launch an anticipated 2006 election challenge against U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl.

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East Valley Tribune

[Coventina]

1. woohoo! I'd love to see Kyl go away!

:woohoo:

[phantom power]

11. No doubt. He's a pure GOP tool.

[Doctor_J]

2. Any chance of him winning?

HOw's Kyl's popularity in McCainland? :shrug:

[Sal316]

4. Right now, Kyl is polling weak.

Under 50% against an un-named opponent.

He's vulnerable, and with Janet all but reassured to win in 2006, her coattails may help Pedersen over the top.

[Wabbajack]

6. I can't indentify any recent senate elections

where a Governor's coatails had any effect.

[expatriot]

12. well, I am sure it's hard to measure

The simple fact of the matter is that if Janet's re-election is assured (The Republicans are still scrambling to find someone of any merit at all to put up against her), she can be a team player and appear with Pederson at campaign stops a LOT... also, with a heavy hitter like Janet up for re-election in a midterm cycle, it will help increase the Dem turnout, etc.

[Wabbajack]

13. The case can be made that

since the race isn't seriously contested it will lower turnout both puke and Dem.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

5. As of June 6

He's got a 49% approval rating.

In other words, he won't lose re-election.

http://www.surveyusa.com/100USSenatorApprovalRatings061305.htm

[saracat]

8. Most pundits think Kyl CAN be taken.

And that is only one survey. Others differ. And Pederson has lots of money.Never discount that.

[expatriot]

10. One good thing going for Pederson is Janet is up for re-election in 06

Janet Napolitano (one of the best governors in the Union) is up for re-election in 06 and is very, very popular in the state. Pederson could potentially ride her coattails to victory.

[readmylips]

3. Great, Get Rid of that stupid Kyl.

Arizona deserves better and we have always seen our state flourish under Democratic administrations.

[wicket]

7. Give 'em hell Jim!

:kick:

[expatriot]

9. I've known this for awhile....

Pederson is very good at fundraising and has Arizona Democrats behind him.

[Greeby]

14. .........

Nothing personal against Pederson, but I'd rather see Leonard Clark being able to run and to win :)

[NoodleBoy]

15. Jim Pederson Resigns as State Party Chair (Arizona)

http://azdem.org/index.php?id=321

PHOENIX, AZ – Today, Jim Pederson submitted his resignation as Chairman of the Arizona Democratic Party (ADP). In a letter addressed to members of the ADP State Committee, Mr. Pederson stated his resignation is “effective immediately.” Mr. Pederson is a lifelong Democrat and native of Arizona who has served as Chair of the ADP since 2001.

[Wetzelbill]

16. He really is going to take on Jon Kyl then

That's a tough go, but I wish him good luck.

[Miss Chybil]

17. Woo hoo!

:woohoo: