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We Miss You, Richard Elías
March 29, 2020
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Democrats are shocked and saddened about the death of Richard Elias, Chairman of the Pima County Supervisors (shown above with PCDP Executive Director, Cat Ripley). He was an effective leader, a progressive Democrat and a good-natured man who made friends easily. He died at home on Saturday, March 28, 2020. He is sorely missed. Richard … Read more
Political Calendar: Week of March 29, 2020
March 29, 2020
The Political Calendar is posted on Sundays. Please send us notice of your political events prior to the Sunday before your event 7 days would be most helpful). See the calendar icon in the right-hand column of the blog page for easy access to the calendar. Send notices of your events to blogforarizona@gmail.com. Note: For … Read more
“Deal or No Deal” – Mnuchin Says “Yes” and Shakes Hands, Trump Doesn’t Give a Whit
March 28, 2020
Although Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin proclaimed he reached a “Deal!” with the leaders of both Houses of Congress – and he knew of the accountability provisions included in the deal – President Donald Trump ripped up a key part of that deal two hours after signing it into law. The smooth-yet-gutless trick came in the … Read more
AZ State Senator Vince Leach Threatens Flagstaff’s Budget Over Coronavirus Prevention
March 28, 2020
UPDATE 3/28: In the alternative to contacting Sen. Leach about his shenanigans described below, which he will probably ignore anyway, I have been reminded that we have a wonderful alternative to Sen. Leach’s clueless leadership in JoAnna Mendoza, whom you can read about here in an interview with our own David Gordon. Please visit her campaign … Read more
The Prima Donna Mad King wants a Little Appreciation
March 27, 2020
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Has anyone ever wondered why people like Vice President Mike Pence, Dr.Anthony Fauci, the Surgeon General Jerome Adams, FEMA Director Pete Graynor, and Governors like Andrew Cuomo have to continually kiss the Stable Genius’s tukas (butt) at daily briefings? Apparently, because that is how you get the Prima Donna Mad King in the Oval Office … Read more
Trump to New York: Drop Dead
March 27, 2020
Above: h/t The Daily Beast, Trump to New York: You’ve Been Mean to Me, Drop Dead. New York is now the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic, and its hospitals are being overwhelmed. Medical providers do not have enough basic supplies, e.g., gloves, gowns, masks and respirators. As supplies grow scarce in New York City, … Read more
Rep. Thomas Massie forces Congress back to Capitol to vote on stimulus bill (updated)
March 27, 2020
I warned you yesterday that “It only takes one member to object to a voice vote to force a recorded vote.” I previously predicted that “Oh, you know someone is going to force a recorded vote.” It only takes one asshole: Libertarian Republican from Kentucky, Rep. Thomas Massie, confirmed that he will ask for a roll-call … Read more
