John Shadegg to headline May 29 event
May 4th, 2008, 12:48 pm · Post a Comment · posted by Paul Giblin
John Shadegg
U.S. Rep. John Shadegg will be the featured speaker at next Arizona Eggs & Issues Breakfast meeting.
In addition to the usual sorts of political questions during the Q&A session, the Republican will have some explaining to do about his sudden about-face concerning his planned retirement. A few weeks ago, Shadegg unexpectedly said he planned to step down at the end of his current turn, an announcement that caused about a dozen GOP office-seekers to scramble to the nearest microphones to announce their desire to succeed him. At the time, it seemed like a firm decision. Ten days later though, Shadegg changed his mind and said he planned to run again.
At the time, some observers suggested Shadegg wanted to step aside to prepare a Senate campaign to fill John McCain’s office, figuring McCain planned to step aside from the Senate to concentrate on his presidential campaign. Others suggested that Shadegg had no interest being in the minority party following the GOP’s drumming in 2006. And, well, there were plenty of other theories offered…
It will be interesting to hear Shadegg’s perspective on it.
The breakfast event is set for 7:30 a.m., May 29, at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas, 6333 N. Scottsdale Road, in Scottsdale. Its being presented by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Tickets are $30 for members and $45 for non-members. For information and to RSVP, contact Renee Roebuck at (602) 248-9172 or rroebuck@azchamber.com.
Shadegg represents central and northern Phoenix, plus Paradise Valley, Carefree and Cave Creek.
