Terry Goddard praised in The Arizona Republic

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Arizona Republic columnist Linda Valdez sings the praises of Terry Goddard today in 3 politicians making real inroads on border issue:  If bombast about illegal immigration were money in the bank, Arizona would not have a budget deficit. Talk is easy. But a few Arizona politicians are actually doing something valuable. They … Read more

Goddard Statement on Comprehensive Border Security and Immigration Reform

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Press release from the Terry Goddard for Governor campaign: Goddard Statement on Comprehensive Border Security and Immigration Reform Phoenix — Today Attorney General Goddard released this statement on the need for tough and fair Immigration Reform.    "Arizona is bearing the brunt of a decades-long failed immigration policy and an unsecure, porous … Read more

Immigration Protest March Photos

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: One really has to lament the rapid decline of the Arizona Daily Star. The editors could not bother to send a reporter to Phoenix on Saturday to cover the immigration marches? The Star published an AP wire report (which grossly underestimated the crowd size) without any photos. With all the full-page color … Read more

The “less government” mantra undermined by Gulf Coast disasters

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Lawrence Lewis posts an interesting observation at Daily Kos, Does anyone still believe we need less government? Despite an unprecedented string of failures and catastrophes, it took the horrors of Katrina for many Americans finally to realize the extent of the incompetence of the Bush Administration. For many, it also was the moment … Read more