Origin of the GOP’s “Ground Zero Mosque” Fear Mongering
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Movement Conservatism is consumed by conspiracy theories. They invented the tin-foil hat. Everything from the John Birch Society warning that flouride in your drinking water is a Communist conspiracy, to "death panels" being in the health care reform bill, to president Obama being a "secret Muslim" born in Kenya. These people live … Read more
Goldwater strikes, and the Star bites, again
by David Safier The Star and the Republic both gave lots of ink to a Goldwater Institute report that came out today. The report says universities are top-heavy administratively. Anyone see a problem here? I do. First, this research paper came out today, so no one outside G.I. has had a chance to review it. … Read more
Two LD 26 forums this week
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Two late political calendar entries for events this week in LD 26. (Hint: send us a press release at least seven days in advance). LD 26: Painted Sky Education ForumDate: Tuesday, August 17Time: 6:30 PMLocation: Painted Sky Elementary, 12620 N. Woodburne Ave. (Rancho Vistoso) Description: Bipartisan education forum with LD 26 candidates. … Read more
Time for the Media’s Edward R. Murrow Moment
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The latest attack upon U.S. citizens of the Muslim faith is an extension of the conservative right's attack upon president Obama as a "foreign born secret Muslim" — it is an attempt to delegitimize their very American-ness and to cast doubt and suspicion upon their loyalty to America. It is McCarthyism, a … Read more
Paton swings on Kelly
By Michael Bryan Jon Paton released a 30 second ad intended for air play that lashes out at Jesse Kelly on Kelly's family's business. The ad oddly juxtaposes Kelly and Obama as if they were allies. I suppose to a GOP primary electorate there is little worse you can do to a Republican than tie … Read more
A quick thought about the ginned up Muslim center controversy
by David Safier Az Blue Meanie is doing a terrific job of covering the faux controversy about the proposed Muslim center in Manhattan. Just one quick thought from me. Let's say I really dislike the idea of a Muslim Center two blocks from the site of the World Trade Center. I don't mind it a … Read more
Randy Parraz introduces himself with new ad
By Michael Bryan Parraz has released a simple biographical ad intended to boost name recognition and tell the candidate's story. It seems quite effective at positioning the candidate in the primary as a fighter for Democratic values and traditional constituencies.
