This has happened before. Democrats were pessimistic about Bill Clinton’s reelection prospects after the 1994 midterms. He left office in 2001 more popular, thanks to his economic policies (budget surpluses, record employment, the CHIPS Act for Child Healthcare) and opposition to Republican ones than when he was first elected, even after getting impeached on flimsy … Read more
We have seen this movie before. In 1995 and 1996 when Newt Gingrich’s Republicans (the political grandfathers of the current fringe election-denying insurrectionist vintage in the House) mistakenly thought they could bring Bill Clinton to his knees by shutting down the government if he did not adopt their draconian budget proposals. At the end of … Read more
There is a variation of a phrase out there about how to judge a person’s character: “Unsure of a Person’s Character? Look at the Company They Keep.” Truer words were never said about Trump Republican and Fringe-Gutter Politician Kari Lake. Look at who she invites to her rallies and who she supports: A twice impeached … Read more
The choice should not be difficult for Arizona Voters this coming week in deciding who should be the Grand Canyon state’s next Governor. If people are still on the fence, they should consider the events of this week. Trump Republican Gubernatorial Nominee Kari Lake invited convicted felon Stephen Bannon to headline a campaign event, calling … Read more
While pitchers from Houston Astros were working on a combined no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies, former President Barack Obama hit a home run in Phoenix, energizing Democrats at a Get Out the Vote Rally at Cesar Chavez High School and conveying a message of urgency to all voters in Arizona to turn out and cast … Read more