Bob Herbert: “An Absence of Class in the GOP”
Posted by azBlueMeanie: Advertisement New York Times opinion writer Bob Herbert nails it in his opinion today An Absence of Class in the G.O.P.: Some of the images from the run-up to Sunday’s landmark health care vote in the House of Representatives should be seared into the nation’s consciousness. We are so far, in so … Read more
Star: Broken steet lights, important. Giffords’ shattered door, not so much.
by David Safier I found two mentions of the vandalism at Giffords' office in this morning's Star. Emphasis on "found." Rhonda Bodfield's article, Brewer to consider joining health-bill suit, talks about the vandalism in the last 5th of the article. More specifically, the mention begins in the 17th paragraph under the subhead, "The reaction." Might … Read more
Giffords’ office vandalized — pictures
by David Safier Here's one of those classic images: the American flag standing behind shattered glass, along with other photos of the 2:40am vandalizing of Giffords' office.
“The right thing to do”
by David Safier From now until November, I hope to hear Democrats repeat variations of the phrase, "Let's do it because it's the right thing to do." Today's example: Terry Goddard's press release asking Jan Brewer to join him in reviving KidsCare. Because, "Abandoning children is immoral; Arizona must do the right thing." Here's the … Read more
Giffords’ office vandalized
by David Safier At 2:40 am, Giffords' Tucson office was vandalized. At 2:40 a.m., just a few hours after staff left the building after the late-night vote, the alarm system went off, said spokesman C.J. Karamargin. The panel to the front door and the glass panel alongside it were smashed out. The perpetrator likely had … Read more
The specter of Alf Landon
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Geezus! Even after a humiliating defeat the goddamn media villagers still have Sen. John McCain on speed dial for an interview. Good Morning America couldn't wait to trot out old Grampy crankypants. Take a guess who had this to say: "This is the largest tax bill in history," the Republican leader fumed. … Read more
Praise for Giffords. Danger for CD-8 Republicans
by David Safier A few commenters this morning about Giffords' vote for health care. sonorandesertrat: "I have been one of Gabby's harshest critics, and I've gone round and round on these forums with people about that a fair bit. I don't think I'll agree with her on a lot of things. But health care has … Read more
