“All politics is local,” Tip O’Neill, the patron saint of American politics, famously repeated throughout his very long political career. By that, the former House speaker meant that positions taken ...

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Tempe residents will have their say on three City Council seats on March 10, but more is at stake in this year's campaign than who governs the traditionally liberal city. That's because it follows a ...

Tempe's City Council election features candidates injecting partisan politics into a traditionally nonpartisan race. Seven candidates are competing for three seats, with debate focusing on ...

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