Rio Nuevo or Bust
By Michael Bryan I’ve been hearing a lot of hostility to Rio Nuevo from conservatives of late. Perhaps much of it is merely conservatives seeing an opening to attack the liberally-dominated Tucson City Council based on the legitimate criticism of how Rio Nuevo funds have been spent so far. Such criticism of implementation is certainly … Read more
McCain Ranch: Home Problems, Cappuccino Solutions
by David Safier Everybody’s talking about how McCain can’t remember how many homes he has. He hunkered down with his advisors at the McCain Ranch, but the press doesn’t have inside access like me. Here’s the best they could do: McCain, who huddled with advisors at his desert compound in Sedona, Ariz., said nothing in … Read more
Lifestyles of The Rich And Famous: Senate Celebrity Edition
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Do you know how many homes John McCain owns? Apparently, neither does he. In an interview with Politico.com, McCain was asked how many homes he owns, and he had to concede that he did not know – "I think — I’ll have my staff get [back] to you." McCain’s campaign did get … Read more
Saddleback Update II: About that Mother Theresa adoption story
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Mark Nickolas follows up on the report in the Christian Science Monitor on Thursday, Mark Nickolas: The Anatomy of a Deception: How The McCains Changed Their Baby Adoption Story Just Before 2008 Campaign Began: "But after doing some research, this deception was no careless accident, but rather another shameless and deliberate attempt … Read more
Has McCain’s POW Talisman Finally Lost Its Magical Hold Over The McMedia?
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: If I had a dime for every time I have heard some lame reporter or commentator say the following, I would be almost as wealthy as John McCain by now: "John McCain is a man of honor and integrity, I don’t believe that is really what he meant to say. I think … Read more
DNC slams McCain as “Sen. Hothead”
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Keeping with the "loose cannon" theme, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has issued a research document blasted to campaign reporters teeing off on McCain’s recent complaint that Obama is "testy." DNC Slams McCain as ‘Sen. Hothead’ – The Washington Independent After asking whether McCain "Really Want[s] to go Down This Road," the … Read more
Ready, Set, Go
Heading to Denver – by Pat Canady It is time to head to Denver for the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Being inundated with event invitations, Caucus materials, and Special Interest Group packets, tells me this is going to be a very busy and informative convention. The Arizona Delegation is staying at the Hyatt Regency Tech … Read more
