Putting ‘Putin First’: a compromised Trump is our greatest national security threat
September 5, 2020
The Washington Post’s conservative columnist Max Boot asks the questions to which Americans should demand an answer: What is it with Trump and Russia? Why is the “America first” president so eager to cater to the anti-American dictator of Russia? That is the central mystery of the Trump administration. Almost every day, there are fresh
Outrageous: Trump Disparages Fallen American Soldiers
September 5, 2020
I first saw reports Thursday night about an article in The Atlantic by Jeffrey Goldberg about the president’s reaction to and behavior around our country’s war dead and those who have borne the human cost of our conflicts. Goldstein’s article points out one more time just how Mr. Trump’s personality, psychoses, and intellectual limitations disqualify
Cautionary Optimism: More Endorsements and Positive Polls for The Biden/Harris Ticket
September 5, 2020
In another sign that the 2020 Election appears favorable to the Biden/Harris ticket, a new round of endorsements and poll results (especially in the battleground states) materialized over the last week. In the endorsement realm, the Biden/Harris team received the support of more Republicans disenchanted with the current Trump Administration. These included former governors like
‘Cadet Bone Spurs’ disparages the service of the U.S. Military and their families
September 4, 2020
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” – Maya Angelou In a 1999 interview, Donald J. Trump said of Senator John McCain, “He was captured. Does being captured make you a hero? I don’t know. I’m not sure.” Trump returned to this in 2015 at the Family Leadership Summit while running
Together We Can Build a Stronger Arizona for Future Generations (video)
September 4, 2020
Five years ago this month, I started my first campaign to run for the Arizona House to represent Legislative District 9.* In 2016, I ran an unabashedly progressive Clean Elections campaign based upon economic reform, equity, and public health. I promoted raising revenue by eliminating unnecessary lawsuits, tax loopholes, sweetheart deals, and corporate tax giveaways
6 candidates seeking 3 open seats on TUSD Governing Board
September 4, 2020
Three seats are up for grabs on the nonpartisan, volunteer Tucson Unified School District Governing Board. 2 term board member Kristel Foster is stepping down, as is one term member Rachael Sedgwick-Gordon, and recently appointed member Bruce Burke (filling a vacancy after resignation in October 2019 of long term member Mark Stegeman). Attorney Burke formerly
Schedule of 2020 Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates
September 3, 2020
2020 First Presidential Debate Date: September 29, 2020, Tuesday Time: 9:00pm – 10:30pm ET Location: Cleveland, Ohio Host: Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic Health Education Campus Moderator: Chris Wallace, Fox News anchor Candidates: Former Vice President and Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden and President Donald Trump In Pew Research Center surveys conducted since 1988, three-fifths or more of voters say the debates were
Kanye West Will NOT Appear On Arizona’s Presidential Election Ballots In November, Judge Rules Today
September 3, 2020
Musician/celebrity Kanye West cannot appear on Arizona’s ballot for President in November, a judge ruled this afternoon. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott McCoy heard oral argument, questioned the attorneys for both sides, and determined that because West is registered as a Republican, he cannot petition to be on the ballot and avoid the usual
