Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 08/09/2008
Even as his opponents work to oust him for his views on immigration enforcement, Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon will lead a task force on immigration reform for the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
We asked Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon to explain why he invited national media to investigate Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's "crime suppression" sweeps. And we asked Arpaio to respond.
Rum, Romanism and Rebellion (Free subscription) | 08/01/2008
Y’all may remember a while back when I wrote a critical post about Phil Gordon’s endorsements of Republicans, and not just moderates but hard cores like Andrew Thomas and Jim Weiers. I recieved a reply from Gordon’s campaign the general gist of which was that Gordon is above petty concerns like partisanship. Apparently, he is some sort [...]
The Business Journal of Phoenix (Free subscription) | 07/31/2008
Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon's recent trip to Washington included a visit to the office of U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey to ask that Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's "recent actions be reviewed."
News From the Border (Free subscription) | 07/30/2008
by Jerry Kammer - Jul. 30, 2008 12:00 AM Republic Washington Bureau Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon escalated his feud with Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio on Tuesday, calling on the national media to come to the Valley and observe the sheriff's crackdown on illegal immigration. Criticizing the sweeps as heavy-handed and abusive, Gordon said he'd like to see a media mobilization comparable...
Rum, Romanism and Rebellion (Free subscription) | 07/29/2008
At this weekend’s Democratic Party meeting up in Flagstaff, Phil Gordon will be attending the Hispanic Caucus. Gordon’s staff requested the chance to address the group, and at first I had the impression that he would be doing a one man show there (and that he’d even buy us lunch!) but now that I’ve recieved the final agenda, [...]
Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 07/30/2008
Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon escalated his feud with Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio on Tuesday, calling on the national media to come to the Valley and observe the sheriff's crackdown on illegal immigration.
One Old Vet (Free subscription) | 07/28/2008
Gordon idle as violence escalates over day labor center By Linda Bentley ‘This fight is too important to watch from the sidelines’ PHOENIX – Since he finally took notice the recall effort against him was dead serious, Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon addressed his “friends” in a letter posted on friendsforphil gordon.com, a political committee trying to save his [...]
Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
Phil Gordon says his hip new look reflects young, dynamic city he lives in.
"GroundReport (Free subscription) | yesterday
Phoenix mayor Phil Gordon is trying to turn up the Heat on Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio concerning immigration by sending a letter to the US Attorney General accusing the Sheriff of racial profiling and asking the media to follow Arpaio. Arpaio has been vigourously upholding state illegal immigration laws, and this has led to a major battle over illegal immigration in Arizona. At...
wactivist.com (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008
Survey: AZ business owners lean toward Dem gov. candidates The survey, a part of the Arizona Economic Indicators Monitor by Silver State Bank/ASBA/O'Neil Associates, shows Attorney General Terry Goddard listed as the top choice for 43 percent of the respondents. Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon was named as the first choice by 21 percent of the business owners. Neither Goddard nor Gordon...
Pokerati | Texas hold'em blog (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
Phil Gordon is still alive and well in the main event — and because he clearly doesn’t have his podcast priorities straight, I got to sit in for him on ESPN’s The Poker Edge. This was new poker podcast territory for me, as co-host Andrew Feldman made me talk about actual poker players and chips [...]
The Business Journal of Phoenix (Free subscription) | 07/08/2008
A Valley Metro Light Rail car is expected to make an inaugural appearance in downtown Phoenix on Thursday or Friday, while city officials prepare a Web portal aimed at "all things downtown," Mayor Phil Gordon said on Tuesday.
Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
Despite a recall effort against him, Phil Gordon is the best mayor in North America and one of the 11 best mayors in the world, according to an organization of city leaders.
Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
Does the group trying to oust Mayor Phil Gordon have enough signatures to force a recall? Depends on who you ask. Jarrett B. Maupin II, whose own run against Gordon fell short last year when he was forced off the ballot for a lack of valid signatures, said American Citizens United told him they have enough signatures to qualify. Maupin also said the group recruited him to run,...
