A Democrat wins Iowa special election, marriage equality preserved
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: As a native Minnesotan I can tell you, only half jokingly, that IOWA is an acronym for "idiots out wandering around." Advertisement Iowa once had a proud farmer-labor progressive tradition, but in recent decades Iowa has faltered upon the influence of the Christian Right that only cares about making abortion and gays illegal, and outlawing … Read more
DC Circuit Court denies summary judgment in Texas redistricting, panel of federal judges to draw new Texas maps
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Department of Justice (DOJ) argued that the redistricting maps drawn by the Tea-Publican Texas legislature and Governor Goodhair Rick Perry "intentionally discriminated" against Hispanic voters. Texas, naturally, said "no we didn't" and moved for summary judgment. Motion denied! Breaking: DC panel denies Texas' request for summary judgment on preclearance: The DC panel … Read more
Dr. Word analyzes Norquist’s “drown government in a bathtub” metaphor
by David Safier Dr. Word is not a doctor, though he plays one on BfA. Nonetheless, he has a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature, earned at the height of the "literary criticism" craze, so he is adept at word-by-word and image-by-image analysis of language. Grover No-New-Taxes Norqist famously said, "I don't want to abolish government. … Read more
In other Recall news…
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: There was another Recall Election on Tuesday, not in Arizona, but in the state of Michigan. State Rep. Paul Scott, R-Grand Blanc, became the first state legislator to be recalled in a generation after he conceded defeat in a recall election. Rep. Paul Scott recalled, concedes defeat | Detroit Free Press: The … Read more
Thank you Stephen Lemons
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Stephen Lemons, the "Feathered Bastard" of the Phoenix New Times, has been the most dogged critic of Russell Pearce and Joe Arpaio. He does what a political reporter should aspire to do — "to afflict the comfortable and to comfort the afflicted," as the old axiom goes. Lemons wrote this propheitc post the … Read more
Did I mention the Pearce forces outspent Lewis by 3-to-1?
by David Safier Pearce cried poor in his campaign emails and fliers. I’m going to need the support of good people like you behind me. I’m not a wealthy man. I don’t have the personal resources to put into this campaign. I’m reaching out to you because I desperately need your support – again. Will … Read more
It’s a good Wednesday morning
by David Safier It's virtually certain Russell Pearce is out, with Lewis' 8 point margin holding. Eight points! That's a minor mandate, not a squeaker. The people of Mesa have spoken, big time. Tucson's Democrats fared well, though Shirley Scott's race is still up in the air. Many but not all of the local school … Read more
