Who’s on first?
by David SafierIn answer to the question, "Can things get any weirder in the legislature?" You ain't seen nothin' yet. Updates from the Guardian. Advertisement Brewer was dropped off by state troopers behind the House earlier this afternoon and dashed up the back stairs with a couple staff members. She then spent the next half-hour … Read more
Governor Mark Sanford says he “crossed lines” with women other than his mistress
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: This guy had better hire a good divorce attorney. He needs to SHUT UP and stop talking to the media. Governor Mark Sanford told the Associated Press in emotional interviews on Tuesday that he "cossed lines" with a handful of other women during 20 years of marriage. SC governor says he 'crossed … Read more
Sen. Allen: “This earth’s been here 6000 years . . .”
by David SafierI wish I could show you the video to do this justice, but it's on the Arizona Guardian subscription-only site. So I'll just have to describe it to you. Sen. Sylvia Allen is arguing on the senate floor that we should allow uranium mining in Arizona. She's sitting in her swivel chair, laptop … Read more
This is delicious
by David SafierHere's a marvelous quote from a budget update by Jennifer Loredo that I found on R-Cubed: One interesting thing happened on the flat tax proposal. Senator Huppenthal amended the bill to create a new tax credit program for teachers for the purchase of classroom supplies. The tax credit would be in an amount … Read more
60! MN Supreme Court declares Al Franken senate winner in 5-0 decision
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Congratulations to Senator Al Franken and his wife Franni! Justice has been a long time in coming. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune is reporting State Supreme Court rules for Franken, 5-0: The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled today that Democrat Al Franken won the U.S. Senate election and said he was entitled to an election … Read more
Don’t want to speak too soon, but . . .
by David SafierSomehow, these clowns may figure out a way to put together a budget with scotch tape and band aids, smoke and mirrors, before midnight tonight, but it looks doubtful right now. Even if they do, this has been the most tragi-comical show of ineptitude I can remember witnessing from a legislative body. Republicans … Read more
Budget Update: Senate Rules Committee Blows Up Sales Tax Hike
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Well that didn't take long. The Senate Rules Committee rejected the measure that would refer a temporary sales-tax hike to the ballot. Senate committee rejects public vote on sales-tax hike The 1-5 vote threw an already unpredictable process into more chaos with only 14 hours left before the deadline to enact a … Read more
