Babeu's exit sets up Republican slugfest in District 4

azcentral politics May 14, 2012 News  |   Sports  |   Money  |   Things To Do  |   Politics Babeu's exit sets up Republican slugfest in District 4 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 Read this story Arizona Paul backers boo Romney's son Josh Romney has to stop repeatedly as people boo and yell for Paul at Arizona GOP meeting. 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. Labor chief talks jobs during Valley visit U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis made a swing through Phoenix on Friday to talk up the Obama administration's effort to create jobs. • Obama's environmental adviser Sutley visits Arizona Politics • Applications for medical-pot sites open • Challenges await new county CEO • Montini: Will Goldwater body-check Coyotes? • Judge affirms damages to illegal immigrants • Roberts: Tempe race not immune from sleaze • Brewer signs contraception bill • End of earmarks changes Ariz. lobbying efforts • Grijalva challenger Crowe Robles drops out • Aubuchon allowed to practice law - for now • Brewer Oks child-abuse unit Are your public officials telling the truth? AZ Fact Check helps keep Arizona officials honest by rating the truthfulness of their political statements. Visit azfactcheck.com today. Subscribe now to the Arizona Republic and save Start saving with the best deals and bargains, exclusive to The Arizona Republic - it's value you can't afford to miss! Save up to 90% off on coupons and deals at DealChicken.com! Coupons and deals up to 90% off! We hatch local deals daily! Sign up today! My Account  |   Subscribe to other email newsletters.  |   Contact us   |   Unsubscribe © 2012 azcentral.com. All rights reserved. | Users of this site agree to the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights and Ad Choices Add azcentral@azcentral.com to your address book to ensure proper delivery of your newsletters.