Posts Tagged ‘Treasurer’
State Treasurer Dean Martin officially launched his campaign for Governor, a mere two days after Governor Jan Brewer delivered her state of the State address.
Martin’s entry into the race deeply complicates Governor Brewer’s ability to get elected of her own accord to the seat that she inherited when former Governor Janet Napolitano left to head up DHS.
Martin is the first “equal” to enter the race against Brewer. He has been elected statewide, has phenomenal name ID (doesn’t hurt that he shares a name with a popular movie star… ain’t that a kick in the head) and has a compelling personal story.
The Governor’s allies will dismiss Martin as young, too inexperienced and not serious, but he’s been underestimated before, to his opponents’ peril.
The wild card in the race will be Buzz Mills and his money. Particularly if the Arizona Supreme Court strikes down the matching funds provision of Clean Elections.
However, don’t underestimate Governor Brewer. She knows how to throw an elbow when needed. Just check out this line from her state of the State address:
Wrong, is arguing “the system worked” — when evidence to the contrary is everywhere and obvious.
One thing is certain, it’s going to be a very interesting Republican primary election. There will be contested elections in most statewide races, the U.S. Senate race, at least three Congressional districts and a good number of state legislative seats.
This is horribly tragic. Please pray for Dean Martin and his newborn son.
Wife of Ariz. treasurer dies after childbirth
State Treasurer Dean Martin’s wife died of complications from childbirth Monday after delivering the couple’s first child.
The child, Austin Michael Martin, is in critical condition.
Kerry Martin, 34, had been married to her husband for 13 years. Austin Martin was born at 7:31 p.m. Monday, weighing 8 pounds and measuring 21.5 inches. Martin spokeswoman Kimberly Yee would not say what complications led to Kerry Martin’s death, or what hospital the death occurred.
House Speaker Kirk Adams read the announcement of Martin’s death Tuesday on the House floor.
“Kerry was a loving wife of 13 years as well as a mother sister, aunt and daughter,” Adams said, his voice breaking.
Funeral arrangements were pending. The family has requested that no cards or flowers be sent.
Condolences can be sent to dean@americanvisuals.com
