(Update) Herman Cain’s Plan 9-9-9 from Outer Space
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I finally got around to viewing the most recent episode of "Survivor – GOP Presidential Primary" debate from Tuesday. I ought to get paid to have to suffer through such ignorant nonsense. Advertisement Herman Cain obviously believes he has discovered the secret to Ronald Reagan's success: "simple solutions to complex problems," or bumper … Read more
U.S. Forest Service: Rosemont is a terrible idea, so we should go ahead with it
by David Safier The U.S. Forest Service says in a draft Environmental Impact Statement the Rosemont mine would cause all kinds of problems with ground water and air quality along with a host of other problems. But a mining law dating from 1872 — which might as well have been the Time When Dinosaurs Roamed … Read more
Some hopeful gems from Pearce’s money pitch
by David Safier A friend just forwarded me a Pearce pitch for money (Yes, friends let friends read Pearce's campaign screeds). I love a few lines. For instance: So, now I’m running in a district against another Republican, but where everyone can vote: Republicans, Democrats, Independents, everyone. They know they have to get just a … Read more
Former Congressman Harry Mitchell endorses Don Bivens for U.S. Senate
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The e-mail announcement from the Don Bivens for U.S. Senate campaign: When I watch the news today, I see a very different Congress than the one I served in just a few years ago. In 2007, when Democrats became the majority party, we made a point to work with Republicans to get … Read more
Republican candidates for Tucson City Council and Mayor are bought and paid for by their Republican masters from the state of Maricopa
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: You know, at some point these Southern Arizona Republicans who do the bidding of their Republican masters from the state of Maricopa have to be viewed as an invasive species, like buffle grass, that destroys the natural habitat they invade. The only way to get rid of buffle grass is to tear … Read more
The Arizona Republic: John McCain’s media arm endorses Wes Gullett
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Republic today endorsed Republican mayoral candidate Wes Gullett for mayor of Phoenix. Gullett right for these times. No surprise there: the Arizona Republic has acted as Sen. John McCain's media arm for years, and Wes Gullett is John McCain's close friend and campaign advisor for many years. Whatever Johnny wants Johnny gets … Read more
Pearce Recall Update: Early Voting Starts Today
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Hopefully today marks the beginning of the end for Arizona's most corrupt politician, "King" Russell Pearce. Early voting starts today in the Pearce Recall election in LD 18. Early voting under way for elections in Phoenix, Pearce recall in Dist. 18: Early voting begins today for Nov. 8's Legislative District 18 recall … Read more
