January 13, 2010
Dean Martin announces his bid for governor this morning, promising to rein in state spending but providing no specifics on what he would cut. He picked up the endorsement of Robert Graham, left, who previously had filed his own paperwork to run for governor, and several lawmakers including Rep. Carl Seel, R-Phoenix, right. (Capitol Media Services photo by Howard Fischer)
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PHOENIX -- Dean Martin launched his gubernatorial campaign today with a promise to use armed National Guard troops to militarize the international border. "What's the difference of guarding the Arizona border and guarding the Afghan border or guarding the Iraqi border,' the 35-year-old state treasurer said. "It's a very similar role.'