‘You know what we need is a “spudnut” moment’
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Sarah Palin says "You know what we need is a “spudnut” moment." Advertisement Homer Simpson could not agree more. "Mmm, donuts." Saying that the Soviet Union "won" the space race, and that the Soviet Union collapsed under the cost of the space race — that will get this clueless pretender in trouble … Read more
Next salvo in the Arizona Republicans’ war on brown people targets *everybody*
by Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings The Republicans in the Arizona Legislature have done as they threatened promised and introduced bills attacking the 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship for children born in the United States. The Senate version is SB1309, introduced by Sen. Ron Gould and sponsored/cosponsored by nine other Republicans, including Senate President Russell … Read more
The Chicago Way: Emanuel to stay on ballot
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Chicago Tribune reports Emanuel on Chicago mayor ballot: The Illinois Supreme Court ruled today that Rahm Emanuel can stay on the ballot for mayor of Chicago. The decision comes without a moment to spare; early voting for the Feb. 22 city election begins Monday, Jan. 31. You can read the opinion … Read more
Of course, this is no problem, because Arizona has plenty of money
by David Safier I just posted about the four birthright bills Arizona Republicans are planning to file soon, and their hope the bills will be fought in court, to attack the 14th Amendment. But the thing is, when you go to court, you pile up court costs. Remember Kris Kobach? He's the guy who helped … Read more
Four birthright bills coming from Republicans
by David Safier One, two or three are not enough. The Republicans are planning to file four — count them, Four! — birthright bills. The bills, which have not yet been introduced, would likely establish that an Arizona citizen must be a U.S. citizen. They would define a U.S. citizen as someone who was born … Read more
How Pathetic
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Sen. John McCain's long-time ghostwriter for each of his books has been identified as the "anonymous" author of “O: A Presidential Novel." Still bitter about 2008, Johnny? You hired a hit man instead of doing the job yourself? McCain adviser Mark Salter pegged as 'O' author – POLITICO.com: Time magazine says it … Read more
Buy a wristband or bumper sticker, support Gabe Zimmerman ASU Fund
by David Safier Some Giffords interns will be selling the wrist bands and bumper stickers pictured below for a dollar each (though you can give more). The money will go to the Arizona State University School of Social Work Scholarship Fund in memory of Gabe Zimmerman. Gabe was a graduate of the program. The press … Read more
