John Dougherty, a former staff writer for the alt-weekly Phoenix New Times, has launched a grass-roots campaign in Arizona to round up signatures to put his name on the Democratic ballot, with the ultimate goal of running against U.S. Sen. John McCain.
Until he retired from New Times in 2006, Dougherty (shown to the right with his two sons) delivered award-winning investigative features about political and religious leaders of the West, including polygamist FLDS prophet Warren Jeffs and Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. His groundbreaking coverage of the polygamous Colorado City/Hildale communities could fill volumes.
Polygamy aside, Dougherty is well-versed in the issues of the American West and could bring a reporter's insight to vexing issues such as immigration and ethics reform. His reporting career showed early promise with his 1989 story on the Charles Keating scandal, which nearly sank John McCain's political ambitions. Then, while working for the Dayton Daily News, Dougherty revealed how financier Charles Keating gave five senators -- including Arizona's John McCain -- trips and donations in exchange for their help in relaxing regulations on the savings and loans industry. If Dougherty's ballot dream is miraculously realized, the Keating 5 scandal could raise its head again.
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Last Updated on Thursday, May 06 2010 11:48
Dougherty Seeks Democratic Nomination To U.S. Senate
Saturday, May 01 2010 17:00
The 2010 Arizona Senate election provides an opportunity to send a new generation of leadership to Washington to sweep aside the failed politics of the past and place the best interests of the American people at the center of the debate.
Widespread discontent with Washington incumbents opens the door to sweep clean the abysmal leadership that failed to protect the American people from Wall Street's unfettered greed that has left a worldwide swath of economic devastation.
We can not let this opportunity pass unchallenged.
That’s why I’m running for the United States Senate.
