Rumors are back
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Eileen Klein. The former chief of staff to former Gov. Jan Brewer — who was a moderate Republican — Klein is a relative newcomer to the political scene and has never held elected office. She lacks both gravitas and conservative bona fides, causing one leading Arizona conservative, who spoke with Breitbart News off the record because of his proximity to the governor, to say, “I’ve never gotten the vibe from her that she’s one of us.” This makes her a politically risky choice for Ducey, as the new senator would have to weigh in quickly on a host of hot-button issues, where rejecting conservative positions would immediately imperil the governor’s prospects.
The remaining three short-listers have all served in Congress previously.
Former Rep. John Shadegg. An eight-term congressman, Shadegg boasts an essentially perfect conservative record on all three major policy areas: economic, social, and national security. Age 68, he currently works as an attorney in Phoenix, Arizona, and has considered a Senate run in the past.
Former Rep. Matt Salmon. A five-term congressman, Salmon has, like Shadegg, similar conservative credentials from his time in office, including an A+ rating from the National Rifle Association and a 100 percent pro-life rating. Age 60, he is currently a vice president at Arizona State University and has also contemplated running for the Senate.
Former Sen. Jon Kyl. A three-term senator, Kyl is well-respected in D.C. and in the national GOP and is currently shepherding Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination through the Senate. But at age 76 and having already retired once from the Senate, Kyl would likely be a caretaker of the seat for the next two years but would not be expected to run in 2020 or beyond.