Dr. Word looks at “Atomic” Al, “Debates” and a “Smoldering nuclear dump”
July 10, 2010
by David Safier Words, words, words. They can tell you so much — both by what they say and what they don't say. Cap'n "Atomic" Al Melvin just put out SENATOR AL MELVIN’S JULY 2010 UPDATE!!! The exclamation points, all-caps and bold face are Al's, not mine. In any decent Writing 101 course, you learn,
CCEC Debate: LD 25 House Democratic candidates
July 10, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: LD 25 House Democratic candidates Patricia Fleming, Ken Davis and Ruben Ortega debate.
Dean Martin Drops Out
July 10, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Arizona Treasurer Dean Martin, who had been considered the front-runner for the GOP gubernatorial primary when he entered the race, unexpectedly "suspended" his campaign on Friday. Arizona treasurer Dean Martin suspends bid for governor: Martin, who announced his candidacy in January, was initially considered a front-runner for Arizona's highest elected office. He
Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate debate
July 10, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate debated on Friday at KTVK-3TV Studios in Phoenix. The debate was simulcast on KTTU in Tucson and azfamily.com, yet the Arizona Daily Star did not report it Saturday. Tune in next Friday, July 16, at 7:00 p.m. when Sen. John McCain, former U.S. Congressman J.D. Hayworth
Update: Stephen Colbert and United Farm Workers team up to challenge Americans: Come on, take our jobs
July 9, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I told you about this in an earlier post. Stephen Colbert and United Farm Workers team up to challenge Americans: Come on, take our jobs Arturo Rodriguez, president of the United Farm Workers, invites Americans who think immigrant farm workers are taking away jobs to come work in the fields. The Colbert Report
The Daily Show does Arizona, again
July 9, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The first segment is "Latino 911!" – it's a dry hate. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Latino 911! www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Tea Party The second segment is "Arizona's Photo Radar" in which correspondent Olivia Munn makes Rep. Carl Seel look foolish.
The Washington Post catches up to Blog for Arizona on immigration
July 9, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Well, well… I knew times were hard in the newspaper business, but it must be worse than I thought. Blog for Arizona received an e-mail today from the Washington Post — yes, the venerable Washington Post — captioned "talker item for your readers?" with the following message: Hi, Over at the Washington Post,
Tucson Businesses Oppose SB 1070 in “We Mean Business” Campaign
July 9, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Approximately 65,000 Mexican residents on average came to Arizona each day to legally work, visit friends and relatives, shop and play in 2007-2008. Mexican visitors' annual economic impact on the Tucson area was approaching $1 billion a year according to the study "Mexican Visitors to Arizona: Visitor Characteristics and Economic Impacts 2007-2008"
