Time to use the “nuclear option” on the Senate filibuster
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Advertisement The Senate filibuster is a Senate created rule. It appears nowhere in the U.S. Constitution. It is undemocratic in both principle and practice. Republicans are now using the filibuster indiscriminately to require 60 votes on practically every piece of legislation or nominee confirmation. This strategy of total obstuction has rendered the … Read more
Americans United for Change ad: Casino
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Wall Street CEOs legalized gambling through something called ‘derivatives,’ making bets on bets on bets. But when their luck ran out, it was our money they lost – our homes, our investments. Watch the latest ad produced in conjuction with American Family Voices.
The Job Hole
Well this is pretty clear. Obama is filling in the hole that Bush dug. I'm curious to see how the wing-nutters will try to spin this…
I’m just sayin’
by David Safier The Republic has an editorial today, Charter schools aren't racist tool. It's a reaction to a study out of UCLA that says charter schools increase segregation. I kinda agree with the Republic on this one. So far as I can tell, the UCLA study is a bit over the top. It has … Read more
Star uses headline club to slam Democrats
by David Safier Man. Bad day for Dems, according to the Star. On page 11 — the second front page, since the Star splits its front section in two — are 4 stories making things looking pretty dismal for Dems. 1. Evan Bayh pulled out on the Indiana Senate race, even though he had a … Read more
Jonathan Paton attempts to kill Citizens Clean Elections
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Tucson's wannabe tin horn dictator, Sen. Jonathan Paton (R-LD30), is at it once again (see Jonathan's big day) attempting to dictate to Arizonans what is best for them and rejecting the will of the voters. It seems this wannabe tin horn dictator has a real problem with democracy and the will of … Read more
Jon Hulburd for Congress in Congressional District 3
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Press release from the Jon Hulburd for Congress campaign: Contact:Ruben AlonzoCampaign Manager(602) 791-1782 Jon Hulburd announces candidacy in Congressional District Three Today, Jon Hulburd announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona’s third Congressional district. In announcing, Hulburd called on Congress to refocus its priorities and spend its time … Read more
