Paul Babeu's announcement Friday that he will drop out of the race for Congress in northwestern Arizona sets the stage for a gritty match-up between the two major remaining candidates, a sitting member of Congress and his "tea party" rival. • Sheriff's return to race forces aide to end run
Insider: Pearce rumor appears false Arizona's political hacks have been abuzz with the rumor that Russell Pearce planned to bow out of Mesa's District 25 Senate race. It appears to be wishful thinking.
