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The Arizona Guardian is reporting this afternoon that Gov. Jan Brewer will announce Thursday night in Glendale that she’s running for election next year. Brewer has been quiet for months about her plans, and relatively poor polling numbers has had many people speculating that she would just serve out the current term. Brewer moved up from secretary of state in January after former Gov. Janet Napolitano become secretary of Homeland Security.
Brewer’s decision means other Republicans – John Munger, Vernon Parker and possibly Dean Martin — will have to campaign against her and not just against the expected Democratic nominee, Terry Goddard. Brewer has an uphill climb, but she never has lost an election, including her two victories for in statewide elections. A lot of experience comes with a track record like that could overcome the current political climate.
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Is Brewer going to increase taxes before or after the election? Good luck with that, Brewer. No tax increases or kiss your election goodbye.