The day was inevitable, but still arrives like a punch to the gut. Jon Kyl was the leader we all claim to want: Honest, fair, kind, smart, principled. A bridge-building, committed conservative. A personal mentor, the leader I aspired to. RIP, Senator.
Jon Kyl gave Arizona nearly three decades of principled, thoughtful leadership — and he gave me something just as valuable: his mentorship and friendship. I'll miss him deeply. Rest in peace, Senator Kyl.