Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Pima County Democratic Party announcement: Advertisement RALLY TO WIN! with Sen. Mark Udall,Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva &Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Pima County Democratic Party Headquarters4639 E. First St.Tucson, Arizona Tuesday, October 26th5:00 PM Join United States Senator MARK UDALL, Congressman RAÚL M. GRIJALVA and Congresswoman GABRIELLE GIFFORDS at a rally TUESDAY, October 26th … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The one consistent opinion you can derive from the polling data compiled over the past two years is that the voting public wants Congress to "do something!" to fix the economy and to put people back to work. Standing in the way of doing something has been the Party of No (fka … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Here's something you would never know if you only listen to talk radio and FAUX News: Democrats shrank US spending, deficit in last fiscal year, figures show: The US deficit shrank nine percent last fiscal year but still topped one trillion dollars, the government said Friday in a report[.] * * * … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I bet American taxpayers are going to be pissed when they learn about this. Who new the TARP bailout was to bail out the GOP? The Washington Post reports Companies that received bailout money giving generously to candidates: Companies that received federal bailout money, including some that still owe money to the government, … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The New York Times published this interesting editorial opinion, Fool Me Twice?: In 2004, America’s multinational corporations offered Congress a deal: They would repatriate hundreds of billions of dollars in foreign profits — to invest in new plants and create new jobs at home — in exchange for a break from the … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: In case you missed it this week, the New York Times investigated the corporate contributions to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and found some interesting information. Top Corporations Aid U.S. Chamber of Commerce Campaign – NYTimes: The chamber has had little trouble finding American companies eager to enlist it, anonymously, to fight … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Daily Star today endorsed Terry Goddard for Governor. Goddard's leadership, intellect fit state's top job: Terry Goddard possesses the experience, wisdom and mettle required to lead Arizona through its ongoing economic crisis. He is an effective, decisive leader who has protected Arizonans and successfully promoted economic growth. Underneath his low-key … Read more