Arizona Republicans uniting behind Brewer

Arizona state Treasurer Dean Martin was presenting a stiff primary challenge to incumbent Republican Governor Jan Brewer. But since the lawsuit against his State by Attorney General Eric Holder, he has decided to drop out.

From Politico "Martin drops challenge to Brewer" July 9:

“The Obama Administration's lawsuit is a blatant attempt to divide us and I will not be part of the problem; rather I intend to be part of the solution,” Martin wrote. “Governor Brewer is going to need all our help to shoulder the burden of defending Arizona from the federal government. It is our duty to stand together as Arizona residents against an intrusive federal bureaucracy.”

Brewer reacted:

"I respect Mr. Martin’s decision to suspend his campaign for Governor. I am grateful to have his support in our fight against the Obama administration and their failed policies including border security, health care, and job creation. I agree with Mr. Martin that the greatest threat to Arizona’s economic recovery is from the Obama administration and those who embody his agenda"