Did you hear that John McCain will be facing a primary challenge?

Hello Dragon, So, you're a 'snowbird' in reverse? I love Sheriff Joe as well. I wish there were hundreds more like him in our Criminal Justice system. There is an organized move on to force Napolitano's firing over the 'secret' memo tagging certain law-abiding citizens as terrorists. So, perhaps without Ms. Napolitano spearheading the attacks on Sheriff Joe the attacks will be dismissed, as well they should. What gets me is how supportive she was of Sheriff Joe when it was politically expedient to be so. Then, when the tides shifted, she shifted with them in record speed. Hmmm, isn't that called hypocrisy? She is a duplicitous pharisaic, and it appears as though a wave is brewing against the continued acceptance of pecksniffian, duplicitous, phonies among our elected. May that wave touch each and every voter -- everywhere, eh???

Excellent distinction, Dragon!!!

I hope the voters are getting wise. We shouldn't have to put up with politicians when we need statesmen!

Hello Lilwonders, I agree with the prospect of thinning out the RINOs & the Neocons. Values cannot be compromised, and still be considered values.

"A gentleman citizen...", perhaps ParaTed. No doubt John McCain has decades of invaluable experience, which I believe might be beneficially applied in any number of ways. Though, his propensity to fall in with the populist trend contradicts the vision of our Founders & Framers. It's high time to boot all of our 'wishy-washy' politicians. Sadly, I have to include John McCain among them. His back and forth about comprehensive immigration reform clearly demonstrated his unwillingness to stand firm on important issues. That susceptibility to populism is unquestionably the threshold to corruption.

Hello Destiny, Based on my experience at a T.E.A. event, I'd agree that both parties have much to fear! Can McCain emerge victorious from a primary challenge??? 'Course a challenge means that the seat is open to a DNC swoop. So, there is risk involved in challenging McCain. At this point though, I believe that more Americans will be voting for integrity in 2010 than ever before. If that is so, then I believe that it's worth the risk. I suspect that I am among the majority who would prefer integrity regardless of party affiliation over more of the same 'ol backscratching corruption and political expedience.

Hello X, Constitutional adherence and an "America first mentality"; you'll get no argument from me!

Welcome Cxm702! I always enjoy seeing new folks in discussions. Though, my enthusiasm does rise to higher levels when I'm given the opportunity to welcome a fellow Conservative. I hope that you thoroughly enjoy your time here. To be sure, we have some very keen Conservative thinkers here. I'm sure that you'll enjoy interracting among them. As well, we have a number of very committed, sharp Liberals who provide an interesting volleying opportunity. I agree that the tolerance of mediocrity, especially with regard to one's embrace of philosophy leads to an ever expanding sense of frustration and longing for real solutions and real leadership. It'll be interesting to see how Michael Steele handles this division among the ranks. Me thinks there will be a number of primary challenges in upcoming elections. The days of incumbents slumbering through elections is OVER!

Hello Mikaela_taz25, I'm confident that you're not alone in regarding John McCain's age in respect to the AZ Senate seat. I tend to place a very high value on experience, so I am not one that will discount age -- unless malady is a factor. As an aside: Throughout history, clans & tribes have always revered wisdom, and elevated their senior most members to a place of respect. Today's society is pretty much the first in our species' history to toss off our seniors like yesterday's used rags. I cannot and will not support agism, because I believe it is a terribly unsound policy. Youth has advantages, but so does seasoned wisdom. Now where I will definitely join ranks with your comment is in regard to "making and passing laws". John McCain has been a disappointment to many in that regard. His age has nothing to do with this particular shortcoming. Rather, it is his misguided notion that it is better to try to be all things to all people, than to speak one's principles with conviction. Which sadly is a misnomer that quite a few elected officials erroneously embrace. Of course, I suspect that what you were really suggesting is that old dogs have a harder time learning new tricks. And, because McCain is already in his 70s, that he is unlikely to surrender his old tricks. Is that what you meant?

Hello PrairieStyle, Thank you for putting it into writing. I suspect that the fact that Phoenix, AZ is the kidnapping capitol of the whole USA, and is second in the world for kidnappings only behind Mexico City is a startling statement of fact that has been glossed over by the media and the average American. Phoenix, the Snowbird capitol -- #2 in the world for kidnapping. Yup, I'd say that Arizona is in desperate need of some new leadership!!! I suspect that the biggest issue for Simcox is going to be money. John McCain has cash left in the coffers from the Presidential race that he can apply to the Senate race. Also, it'll be interesting to see which one Michael Steele seems to line up behind!