More Fireworks

The deadline for candidates to turn in their required signatures to be placed on the Arizona primary ballot is past. Except for write-in candidates or perhaps some unusual happenings, the slate for the 2006 elections is now set. Some of the key political dates ahead are August 10 and 14, and September 12. August 10 is the day mail-in ballots become available. I understand that a huge percentage of voting now occurs ahead of Election Day through mail-in balloting, which steps up the need for campaigns to impact early. August 14 is the final deadline to register to vote for the primary elections. I understand that as many as 40% of eligible Christians are not even registered to vote! That is an absurd breach of responsibility. September 12 is Primary Election Day. I count 70 days from today to September 12. Expect a lot of fireworks along the way.