Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Our Tea-Publican lawless legislature suffers from authoritarianism. They do not view themselves bound by the Constitution or by the rule of law. Advertisement Just last week, Senate Majority Leader Andy Biggs, R-Gilbert, said what a judge considers "gross misconduct" is irrelevant to whether they can remove a commissioner. "Gross misconduct is essentially … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Panel to discuss Legislative plan to raise taxes on middle class Would cut taxes for those making over $100k annually State Capitol, Phoenix – Organizers in southern Arizona are gearing up to stop the Legislature’s flat tax bill – an income tax plan that will raise taxes on 8 out of every … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area   cordially invites you to join us for   An   evening    with  David Fitzsimmons       January 17, 2012  5:30 – 6:00 PM  Cash Bar 6:00 – 7:00 PM  Dinner 7:00 – 8:00 PM  Fitzsimmons Political Satire   Desert Diamond Casino 1100 W. … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Capt. Mark Kelly served 25 years in the U.S. Navy and retired in October. During his last 15 years, he was assigned to NASA and made four trips into space. He and U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords have been married for four years. Today on Veterans Day he pens this op/ed in the … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: From Secretary Eric K. Shinseki, Department of Veterans Affairs: Today, at the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month of 2011, we will pause to honor America's Veterans and celebrate their contributions to our way of life. Few have given more to our Nation than the men and women … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Now, for the first time since the attack at a Tucson supermarket, Giffords speaks publicly — doing her best to sum up the nine months of pain and rehabilitation she's endured. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Smiling, Talking 11 Months After Shooting – ABC News: "How do you feel?" Diane Sawyer asks Giffords during … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Thanks to Carolyn Classen for City’s General Election final results: Scott retains Ward 4 Council seat: On General Election night, the vote difference between 4-term Ward 4 Democratic Councilmember Shirley Scott and her Republican challenger political newcomer Tyler Vogt was 1754. . . Scott’s lead increased to 1862 on the final count. … Read more