Posted by AzBlueMeanie: This is why I believe the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC) was wise to have legal counsel hire Bruce Adelson, a former Department of Justice Civil Rights Section compliance attorney, as a consultant for Voting Rights Act compliance. Mr. Adelson's team of compliance attorneys at the DOJ objected to the redistricting plan submitted by … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Arizona Attorney General Tom "banned for life by the SEC " Horne's politcally motivated legal challenge to the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act has been exposed for the frivolous "junk lawsuit" that it is by a federal judge in Alabama. This is just the latest in a long series of precedents … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Independent Redistricitng Commission (AIRC) will hold a public hearing on Thursday at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler, AZ. A hearing is tentatively scheduled at the same location for Friday as well. September 22, 2011 Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino (Ocotillo Conference Room)5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd.Chandler, … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Yellow Sheet Report (subcription required) reports on this exchange between AIRC commisioners and FAIR Trust lawyer, David Cantelme at last Friday's hearing. IRC Dems spar with ‘elephants in the room’ - Arizona Capitol Times: FAIR Trust attorney David Cantelme took fire from IRC Dems during his testimony at [Friday’s] meeting. Herrera interrupted Cantelme and … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Time once again for the Farley Report from Rep. Steve Farley (D-LD 28): This month I will start with the good news — earlier this month we won a small victory for public transit and jobs in Arizona. The bad news is that it only benefits Maricopa County residents so far, but … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Apparently I was not the only one who noticed this report in the Arizona Daily Star on Monday. Tucson City Council, Rio Nuevo at odds on TCC fixes. The Pima County Democratic Party wants answers on Rio Nuevo Board finances from Tea-Publican "Hail Mary pass" write-in candidate for mayor of Tucson, lobbyist "Rio Nuevo" Rick Grinnell: … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: "It's Tool Time!" The Phisher King, Tea-Publican troll Tyler Vogt, is still spamming Tucsonans. I gave you fair warning. Every time you spam my inbox I am going to trash you for it. Maybe you would prefer "Sir Spamalot"? The latest spam email from the Phisher King contains statements of support from … Read more