Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Press release from the John Thrasher for Congress campaign: On Monday April 26, 2010, I will formally announce my candidacy for Congressional District 2 in Arizona with two kickoff events. The first event will take place on the steps of Surprise City Hall, 12425 West Bell Road at 9:00 a.m.  The second … Read more

by David SafierKathleen Parker is my Intelligent Conservative Weather Vane. Every since she said a loud No to Sarah Palin, I've found myself agreeing with much of what she writes and paying attention when I don't, since I know she means what she says. It's not spin or regurgitated talking points.Today is one of those … Read more

by David SafierThe SEIU has dubbed the Republicans the "Goldman Owned Party."If the Republicans had a line that good, it would be on every party member's lips. And soon Wolf Blitzer would be asking, "Is it fair to say the Republicans are the Goldman Owned Party? More after the break."Will the Dems make use of … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: We told you about the "happiness is a warm gun" bills drafted by Sen. Russell Pearce earlier this year, here Armed and Dangerous Arizona and here Gun Crazy in Arizona. Last Friday, on the anniversary of the Virginia Tech massacre no less, the Accidental Governor signed into law Russell Pearce's latest bad idea. Arizona … Read more

by David SafierIt looks like some folks are trying to create a local response to the Tea Partiers. They're calling it the Coffee Party.Here's the political events listing in Sunday's Star:May 11. The Coffee Party of Northwest Tucson will stage a civil demonstration at the office of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. In the wake of … Read more