Published 2/9/2009
by Domenico Montanaro
at First Read
ARIZONA: Top-target watch: "Rep. Harry Mitchell (D-Ariz.) could have a rematch in 2010, as former Maricopa County Treasurer David Schweikert (R) has filed to challenge him. Schweikert was heralded as a top GOP recruit last year, but lost 53-44 after a brutal primary." NEW MEXICO: Iceman for governor? "Val Kilmer is pondering running for governor of New Mexico in 2010, when Democrat Bill Richardson's second term ends. 'I'm just looking for ways to be contributive,' Kilmer told The Associated...( read more )
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