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Arizona Democrats Are Suing to Stop a Third-Party Spoiler in 2024 Races
Democrats are rising extra involved about No Labels, the centrist group that’s working to place forth an impartial presidential nominee as an “insurance coverage coverage,” the group has stated, “within the occasion that each main political events nominate presidential candidates that the overwhelming majority of Individuals don’t need.” What sort of state of affairs, you ask, may set off this “insurance coverage coverage?” And will No Labels’ third-party candidate—whoever which may be—spoil the 2024 election at a very harmful second for democracy?
Questions like these have Democrats understandably fearful in regards to the prospect ending up with Donald Trump again within the White Home. Which is probably why the Democratic Celebration in Arizona—a swing state essential to Joe Biden’s win in 2020 and sure a key battleground in 2024—is suing to revoke No Labels’ recognition as a political occasion, which Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes granted the group earlier in March. In keeping with the lawsuit, which was first reported by the Washington Submit on Thursday, Fontes improperly accepted signature petitions for No Labels, which apparently failed to satisfy the federal necessities for political events. No Labels has slammed Democrats over the transfer, calling the swimsuit “undemocratic.”
“Subsequent time you hear this crowd speaking about defending democracy,” No Labels Chief Strategist Ryan Clancy advised the Submit, “bear in mind what they’re actually doing is defending their turf.”
However Democrats, for his or her half, have shot again that the group is “not following the principles for political occasion recognition” and shouldn’t be on the poll in 2024. “Arizonans deserve higher,” Arizona Democratic Celebration Spokeswoman Morgan Dick advised the Submit, “and voters need to know who’s behind this shadowy group and what probably nefarious agenda they’re pushing.”
No Labels—based in 2010 by former Democratic fundraiser Nancy Jacobsen and former Republican Congressman Tom Davis—has billed itself as an advocate for bipartisan options, and helped kind the Downside Solvers Caucus on Capitol Hill. Nonetheless, progressive Congressman Mark Pocan, a former member, has accused the group of being much less bipartisan and extra of a “centrist, company group working towards Democrats with darkish, nameless cash to advance energy for particular pursuits.” By early March, the group gained recognition as Arizona’s fourth formally acknowledged political occasion, permitting it to supply candidates for federal, state, and legislative races in 2024. It is unclear who these candidates shall be, however there may be some hypothesis that Senator Kyrsten Sinema—a corporate-aligned Democrat who has repeatedly has bucked her occasion’s agenda—may run on the No Labels ticket in her reelection bid, as HuffPost reported.
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As for the presidential race, No Labels confirmed in a press release earlier this month that it will think about supporting an impartial candidate to provide “the middle of this nation…a voice and a seat on the desk.” That assertion—signed by nationwide co-chairs Joe Lieberman, Benjamin Chavis, and Pat McCrory—insisted that an impartial would peel off an equal variety of voters from Democrats and Republicans, and promised that No Labels doesn’t have “any curiosity in fueling a spoiler candidate.” However a memo from the Third Method assume tank, which was reported by Politico earlier this month, recommended an impartial would do exactly that. In any case, a third-party candidate would virtually definitely not have the ability to win, regardless of what No Labels has claimed, and may very well be damaging to Biden—significantly in hotly-contested states like Arizona, the place he received by solely a fraction of a % final time round. “No Labels is dedicated to fielding a candidate that may, deliberately or not, present a vital increase to Republicans—and a significant impediment to Biden,” as Third Method put in a memo. “Because of this, they’ll make it way more doubtless—if not sure—that Donald Trump returns to the White Home.”
“Nobody is aware of how actual” the potential of Trump’s return is, as one nationwide Democratic strategist advised Politico earlier this month. However folks, he added, are “positively…fascinated by tips on how to forestall that nightmare state of affairs.”
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5 Questions Cardinals Must Answer vs Bills
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ARIZONA – – We are hours away from Arizona Cardinals football… let that sink in for a second.
It’s been a long offseason and fans are excited to see the progress of this team from year one to year two under Gannon. The Cardinals added several solid-to-great players through the draft and free agency and the roster looks to be more competitive this year… well, besides the defense.
Regardless, fans are only hoping this team is fun to watch this season and they have quite the challenge ahead of them as they travel to take on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.
Despite it being a game that heavily favors the Bills, we still have a few questions we’d like to get answered even in week one of the new year.
Here are five burning questions we hope to see answered:
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We all know how real the hype is for the fourth overall pick. The generational prospect has been compared to former All-Pro A.J. Green, making the expectations through the roof. However, he has that “generational” tag for a reason, and he should be able to show off why early in his career.
The question is how early.
The Bills secondary is… well, unproven I suppose. Technically, MHJ is also unproven, but this is a mismatch with the edge going to Harrison. Buffalo will need to double and bracket cover him all day to limit the big play ability… but will it be enough?
I’ve already said that Harrison is gonna go bonkers in this game. Here’s hoping he adjusts to, and dominates the NFL from day one.
Speaking of Cardinals wide receivers…
The second-year man from Stanford showed some serious upside as a rookie, posting 565 yards on 38 catches plus three touchdowns in 13 games. He also managed this with three different quarterbacks.
Wilson looked like the Cards’ best receiver at times last season, but he’ll be relegated to WR2 after MHJ. But this could be a very good thing for Arizona.
With Harrison commanding the attention of the defense, Wilson will get lots of one-on-one looks. With his size and playmaking ability, he could be huge this year. Think 2015 Michael Floyd.
How soon will Floyd establish himself as WR2? This Sunday is a GREAT opportunity against a rebuilding secondary with MHJ commanding the attention of it anyways.
The Bills recorded 54 sacks last season with five players posting five-or-more sacks individually. The team returns Ed Oliver, who is establishing himself as a top-10 defensive tackle who has gotten better each year in the league.
Although the leading sack artist, Leonard Floyd is gone, all the other key contributors are back and Buffalo loves to blitz.
With a mostly returning offensive line plus the addition of Jonah Williams at right tackle, are the Cardinals up to the task of slowing down this pass rush?
It;s a great test for a group that hopes to improve off last season last year, but talk about a difficult test out the gate.
How many sacks will the Cardinals grab in 2024? The team nailed 33 last season, which isn;t horrible, however the Cards have no true standout pass rusher and BJ Ojulari, who was projected to be the top guy, is out for the season. First round pick Darius Robinson is also out to start the year.
The group takes on the Bills, who host a more than quality group including three-time Pro Bowler Dion Dawkins. Along with Josh Allen at quarterback, who’s one of the hardest guys to sack in all of football, Arizona’s pass rush is outmatched to put it lightly.
The good news is Jonathan Gannon and Nick Rallis won’t be afraid to get creative and dial up unique blitz packages, but will they be enough? Heck, will they even work?
Arizona’s cornerbacks are basically brand new compared to last season. Veteran Sean Murphy-Bunting was signed this offseason to be the number one guy. He is quality. Across from him is Starling Thomas V with Garrett Williams set to play inside at nickel. Rookie Max Melton will likely see significant time this year, as well.
With starting safeties Budda Baker and Jalen Thompson returning, the team at least has great guys on the back end.
The Bills are rolling out Curtis Samuel, Khalil Shakir, and Mack Hollins as their starting wide receivers with none of them likely to break out now that Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis are gone. That leaves potential for the Cardinals to match up with that group and have a good game.
It won’t be easy with Allen tossing the ball around and making throws other QBs can’t, but sticky coverage from the corners will go a long ways in building the confidence of the fans and most importantly for the team.
The expectations are low for the secondary, but if they come out and have a good game it may give them the motivation they need to exceed expectations this seasonn.
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Arizona Cardinals hype up fans before NFL Week 1 game with ‘a storm is brewing’ video
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Preseason football hype videos have become the rage right now and the Arizona Cardinals have joined the movement, with their 2024 introduction video: “A storm is brewing.”
The video opens with the words: “Fate whispers to the warrior, you cannot withstand the storm. The warrior whispers back, I am the storm.”
It showcases several Cardinals players, including quarterback Kyler Murray, running back James Conner, tight end Trey McBride, safeties Budda Baker and Jalen Thompson, linebacker Kyzir White, offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr., and wide receivers Marvin Harrison Jr., Greg Dortch and Michael Wilson, along with coach Jonathan Gannon.
The team released the video earlier this week to much fanfare, and it gained even more eyeballs when it was posted by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
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Before their 2024 season opener against LSU, the USC Trojans released an epic hype video, called the “Arrival of the Trojan.”
The Trojans then certainly arrived with a 27-20 win over LSU.
Will the storm start brewing Sunday with a Cardinals’ Week 1 win over the Buffalo Bills?
We don’t have to wait long to find out. Arizona’s game in Buffalo is at 10 a.m. MST Sunday.
NFL Week 1 schedule: Television channels, how to watch, stream games
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Buffalo Bills vs. Arizona Cardinals match player stats for Week 1
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BLEAV in Bills: How can anyone think Josh Allen is overrated?
In this episode, Sal Maiorana is joined by guest Matt Parrino to answer the Josh Allen overrated question, and break down the 53-man roster decisions.
The Buffalo Bills don’t play Aaron Rodgers in his first − and only thus far − game with the New York Jets on Monday Night Football. Or have a test against the defending Super Bowl champions to open the NFL season on Thursday Night Football.
The Bills opener isn’t a marquee matchup like in recent years. They host the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1 at Highmark Stadium at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Buffalo is coming off its fourth consecutive AFC East title. Arizona has suffered back-to-back 4-win seasons and last place finishes in the NFC West.
Here’s how key offensive players on the Bills and Cardinals fared in previous matchups.
Quarterbacks
Josh Allen player match stats vs Cardinals
In one game against the Cardinals, Josh Allen had 284 yards passing, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. He rushed for 38 yards and 0 touchdowns and had 1 reception for 12 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Kyler Murray player match stats vs Bills
In one game against the Bills, Kyler Murray had 245 yards passing, 1 passing touchdown, 1 interception. He had 61 yards rushing and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Running backs
James Cook match player stats vs Cardinals
James Cook has never faced the Cardinals.
James Conner match player stats vs Bills
In two games games against the Bills, James Conner has averaged 30 yards rushing and 0 rushing touchdowns. He has averaged 4.5 receiving yards and 0.5 receiving touchdowns.
Wide receivers
Curtis Samuel match player stats vs Cardinals
In three games against the Cardinals, Curtis Samuel has averaged 4.3 receptions, 52.7 receiving yards and 0.3 touchdowns. He has averaged 1 yard rushing and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Khalil Shakir match player stats vs Cardinals
Khalil Shakir has never faced the Cardinals.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling match player stats vs Cardinals
In two games against the Cardinals, Marquez Valdes-Scantling has averaged 3 catches, 31.5 receiving yards and 0 touchdowns. He has averaged 13 rushing yards and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Michael Wilson match player stats vs Bills
Michael Wilson has never faced the Bills.
Greg Dortch match player stats vs Bills
Greg Dortch has never faced the Bills.
Zay Jones match player stats vs Bills
In two games against the Bills, Zay Jones has averaged 27.5 yards receiving and 0.5 receiving touchdowns.
Tight ends
Dalton Kincaid match player stats vs Cardinals
Dalton Kincaid has never faced the Cardinals.
Dawson Knox match player stats vs Cardinals
In one game against the Cardinals, Dawson Knox had 2 receptions for 16 receiving yards.
Trey McBride match player stats vs Bills
Trey McBride has never faced the Bills.
Bills vs Cardinals betting odds
- Betting line: Cardinals +6 (-110); Bills -6 (-110)
- Over-under: 48 (Over -112/Under -108)
- Money line: Cardinals +225 (bet $100 to win $225); Bills -278 (bet $275 to win $100)
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