Goddard’s statement half good, needs to be better
by David Safier Terry Goddard is getting press now that he's announced for Governor. It's time for him to make firm statements. Instead, he's making kinda firm statements. Advertisement "I do think economic recovery is the key to fixing our budget in the long run." I do think? I do think? What, you don't know? … Read more
The “Maverick” says “I never considered myself a maverick” – say what?
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: This falls into the category of you just can't make this shit up. Are you freakin' kidding me? (Note the subtitle of the book, right.) Sen. John McCain, the man who twice ran for president on his mavericky "maverick" image, yesterday said "I never considered myself a maverick." Say what? Steve Benen … Read more
The coming week – legislative edition
Posted by Craig McDermott Yes, it's a little late. Monday's activity has already taken place, but the rest of the week (particularly Wednesday) promises to be colorful. As usual, all info gathered from the website of the Arizona Legislature, except where noted, and subject to change without notice… Over on the House side – – … Read more
Nan Stockholm Walden declines to run for U.S. Senate
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Press release from Nan Stockholm Walden regarding her decision not to run for U.S. Senate: Statement of Nan Stockholm Walden regarding the 2010 U.S. Senate Race SAHUARITA, Ariz. – Over the last couple of weeks, Dick and I have received an incredible outpouring of support from political leaders, friends and even strangers across the … Read more
In the “new” economy, economic recovery no longer translates into job recovery
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Remember the "new" economy that Bill Clinton talked about in the 1990s? Our economy was transformed from a manufacturing economy that produced goods and services for domestic consumption and export, to an "information age" economy weighted heavily in information technology and a financial services sector that generated huge "profits" based upon risky … Read more
J.D. “Duke” Schechter busted for embellishing his military service record
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Wow. Investigative journalism in the Arizona Daily Star on the front page above the fold on a Sunday. Who would have thunk it? Rep. Olivia Cajero Bedford, running for the senate seat in District 27, should send a bouqet of flowers to Star reporter Carol Ann Alaimo for delivering the death-blow to … Read more
A dangerous week ahead
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: When you start to see strike everything amendments scheduled for votes it is a clear sign that the legislative session is coming to an end. It is also the most dangerous time in the legislature, when bad ideas can be crammed through by the GOP insane clown posse leadership with little or … Read more
