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  Tommy Hough, Jay Porter and two CityBeat staffers run for president
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Last EditedThomas Walker  Dec 28, 2011 10:11am
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News DateWednesday, December 28, 2011 04:10:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionLorena Gonzalez, CEO of the local labor umbrella group, decided not to fill out paperwork last night to run for president in Arizona after all—but four other locals did, including CityBeat editor David Rolland.

Here's the back story: To get on the Arizona presidential primary ballot, all a qualified candidate's got to do is send in a notarized, two-page nomination form. CityBeat made it even easier by recruiting notary public Sara Honadle from Coast Law Group to certify the documents for free at El Take It Easy in North Park.

El Take It Easy owner Jay Porter submitted his name for the ballot, telling CityBeat he'll make the gimlet the official White House cocktail. Rolland and CityBeat advertising account executive Jason Noble also filled out the paperwork.

Local environmentalist Tommy Hough, however, came prepared with a speech to outline his platform for office:
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