The People Have Spoken, the Bastards
I quote a famous Arizonan, the notorious Dick Tuck. Today, I haven’t much else to say. America had a choice: move forward and build on the greatest economic recovery from the pandemic crisis in the world, protect the lives and dignity of American women, protect our immigrant friends, neighbors and co-workers from persecution, and preserve … Read more
Abortion Rights Measure Prop 139 Passes with Broad Support
This article is reprinted from the Arizona Mirror. Arizona made abortion a constitutionally protected right, in a move that sends a strong rebuke to the state’s GOP legislative majority, most of which backed a near-total ban earlier this year. Support for Proposition 139, the Arizona Abortion Access Act, overwhelmingly outweighs opposition. With about half of … Read more
What the Hell? Americans Return a Twice Impeached-Convicted Felon to the White House Over the Price of Bread
Hi Everyone. I do not know exactly what to say about last night’s elections results. I am astounded that millions of people, acting like modern Judases, potentially sold out the nation’s Democracy over the price of bread, including millions who the now President-Elect’s and his surrogates called “trash” and “garbage.” Joe Biden and Kamala Harris … Read more
Engel and LD17 Dems Lead in General Election Results for Contested Races in Southern Arizona
Secretary of State Adrian Fontes has released early results from this General Election. But stay tuned for counting of provisional ballots for the close races (which could take a week). I’m only listing hotly contested Southern Arizona races below. https://results.arizona.vote/default.html Congressional District (CD) 6: lead on Election Night of 22698 votes decreasing Juan Ciscomani (R), … Read more
Temper Your Expectations and Settle In for a Bumpy Week
I know everyone wants this crapfest of an election to be over, for our cojones to be pulled out of the fires of partisanship, and our lives and media sources to move on from obsession with the election, but don’t expect any clear resolution of some of the biggest questions tonight – or even in … Read more
Jubilant and Festive Mood at the Final Harris/Walz Get Out the Vote Rally in Phoenix: “Let’s Win This”
With several All-Star members of Arizona’s Democratic team along with Republican Mayor John Giles and the famed band La Original Banda El Limón, the Harris/Walz Arizona Campaign capped off the 2024 campaign season with a rousing and festive final Get Out the Vote Rally at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix that captivated the jubilant audience. … Read more
You Do Not Want Wendy Rogers, Mark Finchem, and Vince Leach Shaping Policy in the Arizona Legislature: Vote Blue on Tuesday
Tuesday is a vital election for this country and Arizona. And not just at the Presidential, Senatorial, and Congressional Levels. Other down-ballot races are just as vital to the future of Arizona and the nation. Specifically, which party can shape policy at the 50 state legislatures nationwide? Think about what the Arizona Republican-controlled Legislature did … Read more
I’m Optimistic and Hopeful, But for the People
Shall we speak in terms the ex-president understands? He’s a born liar, a malignant narcissist, a shyster, a con, a carpetbagger, a carnival barker, a creep, a certifiable madman. As a result, the U.S. government is a wounded animal held ransom by right-wing extremists. History bears witness. Donald Trump is the product of an avaricious, … Read more
