Unintentionally comedic headline
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: ABC News posted this headline about this week's CPAC Convention in Washington D.C.: Conservatives Aim to Reengage Youth at CPAC – ABC News Oh, they sent automaton college Republicans to CPAC alright. That's just stage craft. Advertisement But who received the warmest reception at the CPAC Convention to chants of "run Dick run"? … Read more
Arizona Legislature to write new rules for corporate campaign spending
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC invalidated some of Arizona's laws regarding limitations on corporate campaign spending. Beginning on Monday, the Arizona Legislature wil begin writing new rules. Oh, this can't be good. Bill rewrites law, adds strings to allow big money in campaigns: Arizona lawmakers are revamping … Read more
Fitz on the GOP Senate primary
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Daily Star's political cartoonist David Fitzsimmons has a new gig as weekly commentator with a "week in review" comedic look at the past week. This week Fitz has his take on the J.D. Hayworth – John McCain GOP Senate primary. On flags, streetcars, the rodeo and other Old Pueblo excitement … Read more
Obama’s weekly address about health care
by David Safier Reports of the death of health care reform may be greatly exaggerated (he said, hopefully). Dems are making noises about passing a public option in reconciliation. The upcoming health care summit clearly has Republicans shaking in their boots. ("It's a trap! It's a trap! When we make ridiculous statements, that Obama guy … Read more
School recess bill didn’t get a hearing
by David Safier From Steve Gall: Unfortunately, HB2408 elementary school recess did not even get a hearing in front of the House Education Committee. Chairman Rich Crandall, Republican from Mesa, told Rep. Frank Antenori who introduced the bill that he did not have the votes. Several of the Committee members, both Democrats and Republicans, sit … Read more
Reminder: Rep. Giffords invites the public to view a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is inviting Southern Arizonans to view a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence that will be on display in Tucson later this month. “The Declaration of Independence is our nation’s most cherished testament to the value we place on individual liberty,” said Giffords. “Southern Arizonans should not … Read more
A coupla other blogs attack Star coverage
by David Safier Lately, I've been going after the Star's Creative Headline Writing team's assault on articles about Obama and the Democratic Party (though I've left out a few goodies from the last two days. Kinda busy with other things.) Today, both R-cubed and pocobravo went after another Star failing: its minimal coverage of a … Read more
