Rep. Grijalva would “enthusiastically support” Obama’s health care proposal with a public option
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Advertisement Press release from Rep. Raúl Grijalva: I Would 'Enthusiastically Support' Obama's Proposal If It Had A Public Option: "I appreciate the president working to move the health care agenda forward. Given the gridlock produced by constant Republican obstructionism, the White House's continued effort to reach a meaningful solution is welcome. The president's … Read more
Cap Times Reports Sen. Jonathan Paton to Resign Today
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Capitol Times reports that Sen. Jonathan Paton (R-LD 30) will resign today. Arizona Capitol Times » Paton to step down today: Sen. Jonathan Paton said today will be his last in the Arizona Senate. He said being a lawmaker was the most exciting thing he’s ever done. “I wouldn’t have … Read more
J.D., we hardly knew ya
by David Safier I always believe Fox News, whether they're trashing all things liberal or praising all things conservative. So I gotta believe they got this right, especially since Fox has instituted a "zero tolerance for on-screen errors," after making more than a few typos. So if Fox calls Hayworth "Former Arizona Congresswoman," who am … Read more
An interesting choice in the CD 3 GOP primary
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I received a press release from a Republican candidate for Congress who announced last week. As you know, Blog for Arizona is a resource for Democratic candidates. But when I saw the wingnuts over at Seeing Red AZ immediately attack this candidate, I decided to take a closer look. The announcement was … Read more
Melvin confirms Krugman’s analysis
by David Safier Paul Krugman restates the obvious in today's column, but it needs to be restated. Conservatives want to "Starve the beast," the Beast being government, so they can use budget deficits to cut social programs. The idea — propounded by many members of the conservative intelligentsia, from Alan Greenspan to Irving Kristol — … Read more
Is the fix in to put brakes on AZ solar?
by David Safier I'm out of my area of expertise here, but this is worth discussing. I hope others will chime in. HB2701 would include nuclear energy as a renewable energy resource. This seems ridiculous to me on its face, since the source of nuclear power has to be mined and refined. It's definitely a … Read more
The President’s Health Care Proposal – and renewed hope for the public option
Posted AzBlueMeanie: There has been substantial activity in advance of the bipartisan health care summit scheduled for this Thursday. As has been reported over the past week, Senate Democrats have renewed their effort to pass health care reform through reconciliation – a budget process routinely used by the Bush-Cheney regime to pass its regressive agenda … Read more
