Arizona
Mark Kelly: Arizona senator considered top contender for president, vice president
![Mark Kelly: Arizona senator considered top contender for president, vice president Mark Kelly: Arizona senator considered top contender for president, vice president](https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox10phoenix.com/www.fox10phoenix.com/content/uploads/2024/07/1280/720/GettyImages-2155431219-scaled.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
Mark Kelly considered contender for president, VP
While the future Democratic nominee is uncertain following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he will not see reelection, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly’s name has popped up as a potential candidate for both president and vice president.
PHOENIX – While the future Democratic nominee is uncertain following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he will not see reelection, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly’s name has popped up as a potential candidate for both president and vice president.
Who is Mark Kelly?
Mark Kelly is a moderate, a retired NASA astronaut and married to former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.
Kelly was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2020 when he defeated Republican Martha McSally.
‘Best image of all the electorate’
Mike Noble, CEO and founder of Noble Predictive Insights, thinks Kelly could be the perfect fit on the Democrats’ presidential ticket.
“Mark Kelly has fantastic numbers of all the elected officials in the entire state of Arizona. Mark Kelly has the best image of all the electorate,” he said. “We have four months left. I think there’s gonna be some more twists and turns from now until election day, so buckle up, hold on and grab your popcorn.”
Arizona is one of five states that have a “resign to run” law,” meaning someone holding public office would have to resign that position before running for another office.
However, that law does not affect federal office holders, so it wouldn’t apply to Sen. Kelly if he decides to make a move.
Kelly endorses Harris as Democratic nominee
Kelly released a statement after President Biden announced he was dropping out, saying in part that he “couldn’t be more confident” that Kamala Harris can beat Donald Trump in the 2024 Election.
![](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/np-logo.png)
Arizona
Young Arizona voters react to Biden dropping reelection bid
![Young Arizona voters react to Biden dropping reelection bid Young Arizona voters react to Biden dropping reelection bid](https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bd25ac9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x672+0+24/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx-default-stgec.uplynk.com%2Fausw%2Fslices%2F03f%2Ff0fe4276ab8344079f404f1ac9c377b7%2F03f2dfec1a6143eea1b7445e89fd1471%2Fposter_58ae29c750234e23a4d9ab704554e68a.jpg)
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — For some voters, it’s honorable and selfless for President Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race while other say it’s not. For young voters in Arizona, it’s about becoming informed and raising their voice for issues that matter to them too.
Armonee Jackson is the president of the Young Democrats of Arizona. When she heard about President Biden’s decision, she quickly thought about the next move.
“Our plan has been to stick behind Biden because we know the consequences of Trump getting another four years,” she said.
Other voters like Carson Carpenter, the president of the College Republicans at Arizona State University, said this move shows the chaos and upheaval of the Democratic Party.
“If he’s not cognitive to run for president, then how can he be the president, it does not make sense,” he said. “They knew he wasn’t competent and they make this decision 107 days out. That’s very irresponsible.”
Just moments after President Biden announced his decision, he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the democratic nominee.
“I personally stand ten toes behind that,” Jackson said. “We just want someone that’s going to fight for the people.”
And while both Jackson and Carpenter stand on opposite sides of the aisle, they agree it’s important for young people’s voices to be heard.
“It boils down to we are going to have to clean up whatever mess it is,” Jackson said.
Carpenter encourages more young people to get involved with politics, especially after Former President Trump’s and President Biden’s age fueled many political discussions.
“I believe there are enough young successful people in this country where if they wanted to take true initiative on this issue, they should be running for office,” he said.
Jackson said it’s important for each young person to vote this year.
“It’s super important every vote matters,” Jackson said.
Arizona
National Weather Service issues dust storm warning for Maricopa County
![National Weather Service issues dust storm warning for Maricopa County National Weather Service issues dust storm warning for Maricopa County](https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2018/08/03/PPHX/d89a1bac-8de4-4392-8c94-7e01948c828e-55495302183__EF133617-ECA1-443C-A5EB-5282DD10BA1C.jpeg?auto=webp&crop=4031,2267,x1,y757&format=pjpg&width=1200)
Why are they called haboobs? What to know about Arizona dust storms
Turns out it was Arizona scientists who first called the state’s dust storms haboobs. One also was the first to call it the monsoon.
The Republic
The National Weather Service has issued a dust storm warning for Maricopa County starting at 4:22 p.m. July 21. The warning expires at 5:15 p.m. July 21.
For the latest watches and warnings, see our weather alert page.
A “haboob” typically occurs in Arizona during monsoon. From June to September, large dust storms can occur across the state as high winds pick up loose dust.
“Haboob” is an Arabic word that translates to “big, blasting winds.” explained Andrew Deemer, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service in Phoenix and former linguist.
Terminology: When did we start using haboob to describe dust storms in Arizona
What should I do in a dust storm if I am driving?
The Arizona Department of Transportation has helpful tips for drivers who may get stuck in a dust storm while driving. The “Pull Aside, Stay Alive” campaign aims to save drivers from dangerous situations by providing tips to survive a blowing dust event.
- If you encounter a dust storm, immediately check traffic around your vehicle (front, back and to the side) and begin slowing down.
- Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway – do it as soon as possible. Completely exit the highway if you can.
- Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane. Look for a safe place to pull completely off the paved portion of the roadway.
- Turn off all vehicle lights. You do not want other vehicles, approaching from behind, to use your lights as a guide and possibly crash into your parked vehicle.
- Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake.Stay in the vehicle with your seat belt buckled and wait for the storm to pass.
- Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel at reduced speeds.
More information on dust storm safety can be found at PullAsideStayAlive.org and safety tips for driving in rainstorms can be found at azdot.gov/monsoon
This article was generated by The Arizona Republic and USA TODAY Network using data released by the National Weather Service. It was edited by a staff member.
Arizona
Arizona woman, 25, found dead and decomposing in car alongside her alleged stalker
![Arizona woman, 25, found dead and decomposing in car alongside her alleged stalker Arizona woman, 25, found dead and decomposing in car alongside her alleged stalker](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/COMP-GS4O79hbMAAiASE-1.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=1024)
Two decomposing bodies found in a car in an Arizona parking lot were a missing young woman and her stalker, according to reports.
25-year-old Doris Aguilar had apparently been shot by Juan Cuellar, 51, who then killed himself with a shot to the head, local authorities told Arizona Family.
The pair were discovered July 7 in a gym parking lot near Phoenix, with their bodies having been in the car for several days.
Before her death Aguilar told family and friends Cuellar was dangerous and wouldn’t leave her alone according to private investigator Steve Fischer, who spoke to Arizona Family about the “sick and twisted” crime he has been investigating for Aguilar’s family, many of whom live in Honduras.
Aguilar, known to family and friends as a fitness fanatic, had been missing since July 1.
“She did tell her family and important people in her life about this person, and that if anything happened to her, he was responsible,” Fischer told Arizona Family, adding: “He scared her.”
Fischer said Cuellar worked at the same building as Aguilar until about a year ago when he was fired.
The stalker is alleged to have kept sending threatening messages to Aguilar and showing up unannounced at her gym.
Aguilar became so fearful of Cuellar, she changed gyms in order to avoid him, according to Fischer.
But on June 27, Cuellar made a haunting Facebook post, seemingly aimed at Aguilar.
“Getting my Lifetime [gym] membership back. See you soon,” Cuellar wrote on Facebook, according to Fischer.
Police found Aguilar’s car unlocked with her belongings still inside outside the Christown Shopping Center on July 1 after she was reported missing by family members.
Six days later Aguilar and Cuellar’s bodies were discovered in a rented sedan in a steakhouse parking lot near Aguilar’s former gym.
Fischer said Cuellar rented the car as part of a “luring scheme” to get to Aguilar, but Fischer doesn’t think Aguilar was killed in the rented vehicle.
“What I’ve been told, there is no biological evidence in the vehicle that she was shot in the car, so it looks like she was moved,” Fischer said.
Fischer said Cuellar left a note inside the vehicle to make it appear as though Aguilar committed suicide.
“He tried to stage it to make it look like she killed herself,” Fischer told Arizona Family.
Aguilar’s phone data showed her phone was turned off July 1 shortly after 8 p.m., according to Fischer.
Phoenix Police Sgt. Rob Scherer told the outlet investigators are using surveillance video starting with where Aguilar’s car was found to piece together the details of the crime.
Fischer and The Phoenix Police Department did not immediately respond to The Post’s enquiries Sunday.
-
Politics1 week ago
Two key states to see massive GOP voter registration operation
-
World1 week ago
Japan, Germany agree to boost security cooperation in Pacific
-
News1 week ago
Why the next president's judicial appointments will impact climate action
-
Politics1 week ago
Yearslong tensions boil over as ex-Obama staffers gang up on Biden: 'Clooney was exactly right'
-
News5 days ago
In Milwaukee, Black Voters Struggle to Find a Home With Either Party
-
News1 week ago
Video: Biden Asks America to ‘Lower the Temperature’
-
World1 week ago
Ukraine: shelling in Kherson leaves at least two people dead
-
Politics1 week ago
Biden tells Michigan crowd he's 'not going anywhere' amid chants of 'don't you quit'