Meet Kris Kobach, the man behind SB 1070
Posted by AzBlueMeranie: I introduced you to Kris Kobach in an earlier post, but Zachary Roth at talkingpointsmemo.com has more. AZ Immigration Bill Writer's Resume: GOP Activist, Ashcroft Aide, Arpaio Ally: Advertisement The controversial Arizona immigration bill signed into law last week was written in part by a conservative immigration law expert and Republican activist … Read more
The Dupnik Rebellion: “Hell No!” to enforcing SB 1070
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Pima County's Sheriff-for-Life Clarence Dupnik says "Hell no!" to enforcing the unconstitutional and discriminatory "papers please" anti-immigrant law (SB 1070). OK, he did not do his impression of House Minority Leader John Boehner, but you know he was thinking it. The Dupnik rebellion: Pima's top cop says "no" to SB 1070: TUCSON … Read more
My conclusion: No red flags at Sonoran Science Academy
by David Safier I've listened to a number of people and read quite a bit of material, and I've come to the conclusion there is no reason to condemn Sonoran Science Academy. In fact, the Sonoran Science schools appear to be very serious about their educational mission, and the students appear to benefit from going … Read more
“People at the top of corporations go where they want to live”
by David Safier AZ Blue Meanie mentioned this Star article already, but I think it deserves spotlighting. A Harvard economist who is also a Tucson native said tax incentives and clever framing won't attract businesses if the city or the state isn't attractive as a place to live. [Joseph] Kalt said studies of state and … Read more
McCain’s poll numbers collapsing in Public Policy Polling poll
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: At the Arizona Democratic Party state committee meeting this past Saturday, there was some sage advice offered by one politico about the U.S. Senate race: Rodney Glassman does not need to spend his money on bumper stickers; stop by J.D. Hayworth's campaign office for bumper stickers and let him spend his money. … Read more
From Iowa: “Why can’t I microchip an illegal?”
by David Safier Crazy is contagious. At a forum for Iowa's 3rd District, R candidate Pat Bertroche said: “I think we should catch ’em, we should document ’em, make sure we know where they are and where they are going,” said Pat Bertroche, an Urbandale physician. “I actually support micro-chipping them. I can micro-chip my … Read more
Goddard leads all Republicans in Public Policy Polling poll
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I warned you not to believe the flawed polling from GOP pollster Rasmussen earlier this week. Don't believe it: Rasmussen has become an outlier poll Of course, the Arizona media is too cheap to hire its own independent polling firm to get a more accurate depiction of public opinion in Arizona, so they … Read more
