PHOENIX — Tom Morrissey has announced that he won't seek a second term as chairman of the Arizona Republican Party.

Arizona's 11 Republican electors formally cast their votes Monday for Mitt Romney -- but not before three of them, including the state party chairman, said questions remain about whether Barack Obama is a natural born citizen.

It turns out 2012 wasn't a total wash. The year had a little bit of everything - zombies, spies and fighting tycoons.

After three seasons on "The Walking Dead," Andrew Lincoln has finally been pushed to the edge.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio will travel to the Republican National Convention next week to join the elephants -- literally.

Today's Republican presidential primary debate will focus the nation's attention on Mesa for an evening, but the event's timing brings with it the potential to elevate Arizona issues through the GOP fight for the nomination.

Of course, a presidential candidate debate in Arizona will trigger questions about immigration and the border.

Russell Pearce couldn't win the recall election with a shill candidate, so he decided to be the shill candidate.

Arizona appears in line to get a Republican presidential debate.

The debt ceiling debate in Washington raises economic and constitutional questions that are not easily answered.

The debt ceiling debate in Washington raises economic and constitutional questions that are not easily answered.

The debt ceiling debate in Washington raises economic and constitutional questions that are not easily answered.

As observers evaluate the impact of SB 1070 in the year since it was signed by Gov. Jan Brewer, there is one arena in which little analysis is needed: It was a blockbuster bill that benefited the immediate political fortunes of the Republican Party.

As observers evaluate the impact of SB 1070 in the year since it was signed by Gov. Jan Brewer, there is one arena in which little analysis is needed: It was a blockbuster bill that benefited the immediate political fortunes of the Republican Party.

As observers evaluate the impact of SB 1070 in the year since it was signed by Gov. Jan Brewer, there is one arena in which little analysis is needed: It was a blockbuster bill that benefited the immediate political fortunes of the Republican Party.

Egypt's upheaval provides dramatic contrast to the most recent, orderly American revolution. And, as we approach two years since the tea party explosion, one can be awed by its success at shifting our American political poles. Especially notable: How the grass-roots movement has conducted its business. With rare exceptions, it's been the role model of revolutions.

He's appeared on hit records, performed on Dick Clark's American Bandstand, published hundreds of original songs, authored a children's book, served his country for two decades, launched a production company and raised a family. Aside from enjoying the grandkids, what else does mid-life promise for Ahwatukee Foothills transplant, Tom Morrissey?