G.I. Guarantee Watch: Please, Mr. Postman, part 4
by David Safier Still nothing in the mail from Starlee Rhoades at the Goldwater Institute answering my simple question: What does "many" mean in her sentence: Advertisement "We believe the term bureaucrat accurately describes many of the employees in question and is a fair use of the term." J.D. and G.I. share a trait with … Read more
G.I. doubles down on another lie
by David Safier I'm beginning to think the Goldwater Institute doesn't even care anymore. They used to try and stay just far enough inside the fact-based universe you couldn't say they were lying. Stretching, yes. Leaving out important information, yes. Reaching false conclusions, yes. But lying? No, or at least not often. Now? They're lying … Read more
Senate passes last of budget package
Posted by Craig McDermott Turns out the ealier info, that the Rs didn't have the votes necessary to finish passing their budget, was wrong. They just did it via a 17-13 vote. All Ds and one R, Jay Tibshraeny, voted against a measure to refer a ballot measure ending First Things First. They accomplished the … Read more
“This is Citizens United Calling”
by David Safier I just received a robocall from Citizens United. Basic message: Giffords and Pelosi are evil peas in an evil pod, so call them and tell them so. Oh yeah, the main point is, Health Care. I immediately called Giffords' office to voice my support for her stands on health care. I suggest … Read more
Quick legislative update – March 16
Posted by Craig McDermott …According to one source, Senate Democratic leader Jorge Luis Garcia, it doesn't look as if the Rs have the votes to pass special session SCR1001, a ballot referral to end the First Things First early childhood healthcare and education mandated by the voters. The situation is fluid, so it may change … Read more
John McCain calls on his secret weapon the Quitta from Wasilla
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Last week Politico reported that Sen. John McCain was voted the biggest disappointment by Tea Party conservatives. A POLITICO survey: The tea party's least favorite Republicans: [A] POLITICO survey found tea party activists unhappy with many of the biggest names in the Republican Party. And that could complicate GOP plans to harness … Read more
Pima County Supervisors appoint Ted Vogt to LD 30 House seat
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Friend of Blog for Arizona Carolyn Classen at the Tucson Citizen reports on this morning's meeting of the Pima County Board of Supervisors. Supervisors appoint Vogt to LD 30 State House seat – Carolyn's Community: * * * Supervisor Carroll (whose district 4 includes LD 30) made the nomination this morning, saying … Read more
