Huppenthal vs. The Law
by David SafierCraig at Random Musings has pulled an excerpt from the Secretary of State's candidate handbook that makes it look like Huppenthal is playing fast and loose with the resign to run law by collecting signatures for Ed Supe before January, 2010, while he's still in the Senate. 4. Statement of Organization OR $500 … Read more
Tucson City Council Races 2009
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: A hat tip to Jim Nintzel at the Tucson Weekly for scooping the candidate filings for Tucson City Council races (where the hell is the Arizona Daily Star?) ScrambleWatch '09: Off and Running: The Tucson City Council races are now all official: Yesterday was the formal deadline to file nominating papers. Barring … Read more
Pondering Presidential Primaries in 2012
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: As everyone knows, the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary have jealously guarded their "first in the nation" status in presidential primaries. Both states now recognize same-sex marriages. Mark Nickolas at politicalbase.com poses a great question: Will GOP Change Presidential Primary Calendar To Punish IA, NH Over Gay Marriage? Here's something to … Read more
Daniel Patterson: Huppenthal should resign, then run
by David SafierOn his blog, Daniel's News and Views, Rep. Daniel Patterson has some words of advice for John Huppenthal in response to his admission that he's been collecting signatures for his Ed Supe run, in apparent violation of the resign-to-run law: Good luck, John, in your race [for Superintendent of Public Instruction], but you … Read more
Yes, Huppenthal is collecting signatures
by David SafierA reader sent me the text of the Arizona Guardian article I mentioned this morning that says Huppenthal is collecting signatures for his run for Ed Supe. It's a fact. He's doing it. Huppenthal told the Guardian that he has been collecting signatures for the petitions. But the veteran lawmaker said he did … Read more
Conservative Activist Judge Keegan: IOKIYAR
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Apparently there is a special exemption in Arizona law for reckless speeding in excess of the posted speed limit of which I was totally unaware: "it's OK if you're a Republican" IOKIYAR Who knew? This may lead to a new black market in fake voter ID cards. "See officer, I'm a Republican." … Read more
Three dimensional chess or Bumper cars?
by David SafierAs I read the latest on the budget (it passed both Senate and House, if you haven't read the morning news), I have to keep in mind that I'm not a politician, so I don't understand the subtleties of the game. I've said before, I don't play three dimensional chess, so all this … Read more
