President Obama has selected Janet Napolitano to head the department of Homeland Security.
And... the US Senate has confirmed it.
That left Arizona without a Governor.
But not for long- within hours, Jan Brewer, the Secretary of State, was elevated to the state's highest office.
Would you like to know more about her?
Here's the official Website: AZGovernor.gov.
Along with links to information about Arizona, there's a handy link which will allow you to download her Inaugural address.
I wish her well as she faces the challenges and opportunities that face our state.
As a Democrat in AZ, I'm sorry to see a Republican take over. I hope, however, that she is up to doing something about our financial mess.
Hey Chuck ~ Maybe I'm being a fuddy-duddy, but does it worry anybody else that the Secretary of State has been "promoted" to Governor of Arizona? I for one am quite concerned.
Leslie- That's right. By electing a Democrat President, Arizona loses a Democrat governor. It will be interesting to see what happens.
Randy- This isn't the first time either... with out past impeached governors- we've seen the ascension before. I don't know that they'll ever get around to changing the rule.
Thanks for the update. I think that it is going to be an interesting 4 years!
These are exciting times. I just wish we were already a couple months into the change. I'm excited to see where this will all take us. I believe it is all truly for the better.
Joan- A time like no other... I wish it weren't so... but hey, we're witnessing some interesting history.
Jason & Amber- I'd like to be able to see into the future as well.
nice to see a republican in office but what is the first thing they try to do, Cut educational spending by 900 Million, get real guys and gals.
Andrew- Ouch... I know... we have so much state debt that quite a few of the cuts are going to hurt.