Posts Tagged AZ-Sen

Ben Smith reported in his Politico blog that John McCain is now facing an opponent running to the right of him for the 2010 Arizona Senate race. The article makes several points that could make this race tough for McCain. First, McCain never delivered on his comprehensive immigration legislation so now he does not necessarily have Hispanic support, and the right is not necessarily happy because he attempted that legislation that broke with most in his party.

Meet Chris Simcox. He is the founder of the Minutemen Civil Defense Corps, a citizen formed militia that takes immigration issues essentially in its own hands. While McCain is obviously a very well known and influential Senator and not necessarily in political trouble in his state, as Smith mentions Simcox could have fundraising support from all across the country (I.E. people who may enjoy Lou Dobbs Reports). With increasing danger at the border, the people of Arizona may be more likely to support a candidate tough on immigration. We will be watching closely as McCain is added to a new list of powerful endangered Senators along with Specter and Dodd.