2008 Election

U.S. President:
Candidates positions on over 70 issues (excellent resource)
Presidential views by votesmart.org

Arizona State Propositions:
Note: Two years ago, I developed a new paradigm for thinking about propositions. Instead of voting Yes at 51% and No at 49% or less, I now require myself to support the proposition by 75% or more to vote for it. Here's why. When my support for a proposition is less than 3/4, the reason is usually that I don't know enough or can't properly predict the consequences of it. But this is precisely why I elect representatives to act on my behalf, trusting that they will have access to better information and the time to master it. Since I'm not a professional legislator, I don't want to tinker with things that I don't know enough about. In addition, propositions should only be used when we don't believe our elected officials can do what's necessary. Since they are a last resort alternative to representative democracy, my default setting is to vote against them all unless there is overwhelming reason to support one. Hence, anything below 75% support (sort of a personal super-majority) will now be receiving a No vote from me, and you may see me recommend against a proposition even though I support it more than halfway.

Prop 100: Property Tax Reform 97% = Yes Results Passed 77%
Prop 101: Medical Care 80% = Yes Results Failed 49.9% (Pending)
Prop 102: Marriage Amendment 100% = Yes Results Passed 56.5%
Prop 105: Majority Rule on New Taxes 15% = No Results Failed 34.3%
Prop 200: Payday Loans 05% =No Results Failed 40.5%
Prop 201: Homeowners' Bill of Rights 45% = No Results Failed 22.1%
Prop 202: Employer Sanctions 05% = No Results Failed 40.9%
Prop 300: State Legislator Salaries 95% = Yes Results Failed 35.5%

Arizona State Candidates:
Note: We have contacted all the relevant candidates for the Phoenix area for interviews. Below are the candidates who have responded to our request. The rest are apparently scared of my harsh interrogation techniques.

US House Dist 7: Joseph Sweeney (R) (10/15/08)
State Senate Dist 4: Jack Harper (R-2002) (10/13/08)
State Senate Dist 4: Robert Boehlke (D) (Declined Interview)
State Senate Dist 6: Pamela Gorman (R-2006) (10/20/08)
State Senate Dist 6: Jim Larson (D) (10/16/08)
State Senate Dist 7: Jim Waring (R-2002) (10/14/08)
State Senate Dist 7: Dennis Grenier (L) (10/14/08)
State Senate Dist 9: Karen Price (D) (10/13/08)
State Senate Dist 10: Linda Gray (R-2004) (10/15/08)
State Senate Dist 10: Martin Monroe (D) (Declined Interview)
State Senate Dist 14: Debbie McCune Davis (D-2006) (10/20/08)
State Senate Dist 14: Mike Renzulli (L) (10/29/08)
State Senate Dist 16: Daniel Veres (R) (10/29/08)
State Senate Dist 18: Russell Pearce (R) (10/28/08)
State Senate Dist 18: Judah Nativio (D) (10/28/08)
AZ Corp Commission: Marian McClure (R) (10/16/08)
AZ Corp Commission: Sandra Kennedy (D) (Missed Interview)
Maricopa County Attorney: Andrew Thomas (R) (10/28/08)
Mayor Scottsdale: Jim Lane (10/23/08)
Mayor Scottsdale: Mary Manross (10/23/08)

Links
Election Results for Candidates at AZ Republic
Secretary of State Jan Brewer Election Info
PBS 8 on the 2008 Election
Vote Smart Arizona
Arizona Republic on the 2008 Election