Burns Won't Seek Re-election

While it has been an extreme honor to serve in the Arizona House of Representatives, I am announcing that I will not run for re-election in 2008.  I sincerely thank my constituents for giving me this opportunity to work with them to give Arizona a brighter future. Together, we have made a difference and I look forward to future opportunities to continue serving the people of Arizona.

Comments

[T.J. Shope]

So where does this leave us down there? I know Burns wasn't always the most reliable vote but Republicans are out-numbered by quite a bit in that district so she got a pass from me.

[John]

David Stevens is the GOP candidate. Being the only GOPer on the ballot probably helps him. LD25 is also one of the only districts where the GOP has made voter registration gains which, given the current climate, is pretty remarkable. Better still, David is a solid platform Republican, so TJ can vote for him without having to rationalize his vote!

[T.J. Shope]

No doubt that the GOP has made some solid gains down there John and that's very comendable.The good thing is I never had to rationalize my vote since I don't live in the district.

[John]

I misunderstood the implications of her getting "a pass" from you. I'm not sure what it means if you weren't actually in a position to hold her responsible for her voting record. I'm not either, but I never thought of myself as giving her a pass.

No biggie, I just got confused.

[Conservative Majority]

This could be trouble. Having a trouble-making Republican in the House from a Democratic-leaning district is better than no Republican. That seat could make the difference of which party holds the committee chairmanships and the Speaker's chair.