Gabriela Saucedo Mercer: ‘I heart SB1070’ (video)

by Pamela Powers Hannley

Sometimes you just don't know what you're going to find on the Internet. I was looking for something completely different, and Goggle gave me this…

After the jump, watch a 2010 video of Republican Congressional candidate and Mexican immigrant Gabriela Saucedo Mercer voicing her support for SB1070. (She also takes the opportunity to dump on Councilwoman Regina Romero and Congressman Raul Grijalva, her current opponent in the CD3 race.)

Hispanic Chamber opposes ‘Quality Education & Jobs’ Prop 204

by Pamela Powers Hannley I guess stingy Republicans come in all colors. Tucson's Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has voted to oppose the Quality Education and Jobs initiative (Prop 204) on the November ballot. In their opposition, they proudly join the Goldwater Institute, Governor Jan "Mother-of-SB1070" Brewer, former State Senate President Russell "Father-of-SB1070" Pearce, State Representative Debbie … Read more

Treasurer, LD-10 candidates on Buckmaster this week

by David Safier Bill Buckmaster continues his series of what he calls "face-to-face conversations" Wednesday and Thursday, Sept 26 and 27, on KVOI AM 1030. Pima County Treasurer's race: Beth Ford (R) and Elaine Richardson (D): Wednesday, 12:30pm Arizona Senate District 10: Frank Antenori (R) and David Bradley (D): Thursday, 12:00pm

How progressive is Tucson?

by Pamela Powers Hannley Tucson has a reputation of being Arizona's hotbed of liberal thought, old hippie ideas, great music, and electic art, but how progressive is Tucson? Pretty darn progressive…  – Recently 341 Pima County residents were elected as precinct committee people (PCs). These volunteers represent the Democratic Party's ground game. They show up to … Read more