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ElectionsFrom the wire

Opinion: AZ Gov. Race May Not Be About the Candidates At All

Local court cases and a sour national mood will tell the final story

Published by The Arizona Globe

August 11, 2026 at 5:26 PM MST

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Hobbs picks John Giles; rebrand meets the record

Jose Gonzalez • Aug 11, 4:49 PM

Lean leftLean leftThe article presents Gov. Hobbs' selection of John Giles in a way that emphasizes her bipartisan intentions while framing Republican criticisms as mere political theater. It selectively highlights her focus on crossover appeal and omits stronger Republican counterpoints.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean left. The article presents Gov. Hobbs' selection of John Giles in a way that emphasizes her bipartisan intentions while framing Republican criticisms as mere political theater. It selectively highlights her focus on crossover appeal and omits stronger Republican counterpoints.

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