Redistricting update: AZ Supreme Court Hearing On Tuesday
by Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings Note: I know at least one lawyer writes here, and more than one is a regular reader. If there are any errors in the substance of what follows, I expect, even encourage, a post or comment correcting those errors. Thanks. :)) Advertisement As most observers of AZ's political … Read more
True Insanity
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: There has been substantial speculation about the mental health of Jared Loughner over the past week, and I have no doubt that his court appointed defense counsel will assert the insanity defense. But it is headlines like these about the supposedly sane members of our society that is the true insanity: * Gun sales … Read more
Weekly Address: “Before We are Democrats or Republicans, We are Americans”
by David Safier Obama continues the theme of cooperation he stated so eloquently at the Memorial.
Governor’s proposed budget: tells home owners, poor, students, that she thinks that they’re #1…
…only she that isn't her *index* finger that she's waggling in the air… by Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings Corporations and their executives and lobbyists are smiling today. The Governor released her budget proposal Friday, to loud praise from Republicans in the legislature, and louder criticism from Democrats…educators…students…human service advocates…home owners…. Her budget… …transfers at least … Read more
New RNC Chairman: Reince Priebus
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Stephen Colbert answers the question, "What's a Reince Priebus?" From the department of things you just can't make up: Someone on Twitter pointed out that if you "Take out the vowels in 'Reince Priebus' name you get RNC PR BS." Perfect! h/t crooksandliars.com. The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c … Read more
Best line of the day
by David Safier The Giffords bio in the NY Times is good stuff, but leave it to Fitz to come up with the line that captures Gabby's spirit for those of us who kinda sorta know her, but feel like we're friends. I count Gabrielle Giffords as a friend. This makes me a select member … Read more
Giffords bio in NY Times
by David Safier This makes for good reading. The NY Times has put together a reasonably thorough and glowing bio of Gabby, including lots of stuff I didn't know or half knew. I'll assume it's accurate unless I hear different.
