Special session: they’ve got this train running at full speed
…and they're aiming at the state's most vulnerable residents… Advertisement By Craig McDermott Wednesday afternoon, the Arizona Legislature convened a special session in order to pass bills related to Governor Jan Brewer's plan to kick 280,000 people off of AHCCCS. The first order of business was to declare an "emergency" and suspend the … Read more
Words of wisdom from Frank Luntz
by David Safier In the post below, I have some results from a gun policy poll taken by Frank Luntz. He finishes his poll results slides with a maxim Republicans have taken to heart but Democrats don't understand: "It's not what you say; It's what people hear." Democrats figure, If I have the strongest arguments, … Read more
Gun owners in and out of NRA back some gun policy changes
by David Safier You may know Frank Luntz. He's the brilliant wordsmith (give the devil his due) who crafts much of the language Republicans use. Along with Luntz's talent, he relies on gathering honest, reliable information about the way people feel about certain issues. Good data tells him how to craft the message. Luntz conducted … Read more
If Dick Cheney thinks limiting gun magazine size may be a good idea . . .
by David Safier A kinder, gentler Dick Cheney? I doubt it, though when I heard him on the news yesterday, his quiet, raspy voice sounded a whole lot like Garrison Keillor's. But he did say he is "'willing to listen to ideas' on how to better control the purchase and use of firearms." Maybe, he … Read more
‘It’s only make believe’
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I warned you about Gov. Brewer's Tinkerbell Tax Plan: Just clap your hands and believe! back in December (Tinkerbell Tax Plan: just clap your hands and believe! – the essence of faith based supply-side "trickle down" conservative economic policies). Just as I predicted, Brewer proposals slash corporate income taxes ("Gov. Jan Brewer … Read more
Updated: Redistricting update: Consider the hair successfully split
by Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings Edited to clarify some language. I wrote the original update quickly, perhaps too quickly, and apologize for any confusion created. Edit2, to clarify the clarification… The Arizona Supreme Court has handed down its ruling in the Pearce/Adams lawsuit challenging the eligibility of three of the nominees for the Arizona … Read more
The GOP Gimmicks-R-Us Shop: Tea Party Temper Tantrum Day – Faux Repeal of Affordable Care Act
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Today's the big day! It's Tea Party Temper Tantrum Day in Congress, and in a coordinated media effort, the Arizona Legislature will also hold a Special Session today to authorize our lame-duck governor to request a waiver from the maintenance of effort requirements of the Affordable Care Act. That didn't take long – … Read more
