Left blogosphere often gets it right — and first
by David SafierTedski over at R-Cubed gave himself some well deserved credit for being right about the federal investigation into Rick Renzi's wrong doings back in 2006. The Bush administration was scrambling to keep the investigation quiet, at least until after the election, and the Republic bit on the White House spin. If the left … Read more
I’m still trying to understand Giffords health care stance
by David SafierI keep trying to figure out where Giffords stands on health care, but I keep coming away with the feeling she doesn't want me, or anyone else, to know. My latest search for clarification is the interview Giffords gave to Stephanie Innes at the Star. Here's the Q&A on the public option. What … Read more
Epic Fail Part Three: The Accidental Governor and the GOP Insane Clown Posse Cannot Pass a Budget
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Accidental Governor and the GOP insane clown posse leadership may have one final shot today at passing a budget. The Senate convenes at 10:00 a.m. and the House convenes at 1:00 p.m. But no capitol observer believes that they are any closer to passing a budget today than they were yesterday … Read more
Dems call for investigation into tax credits, STOs
by David SafierThings keep moving forward in the story of tuition tax credits paying for children from well-to-do families to go to private schools and STO directors using the nonprofits as their personal ATMs. According to a Dem legislative press release, House Democrats are requesting an investigation into the state’s Private School Tuition Tax Credits … Read more
Your bank account is safe: debunking the latest wingnut lie
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Zachary Roth at talkingpointsmemo.com debunks the latest wingnut lie about health care reform Your Bank Account Is Safe: Running Down The Latest Winger Health-Care Lie: Another day, another metastasizing lie about health-care reform that needs debunking. * * * The hot new conservative health-care lie is that the bill will give the … Read more
Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA): the “death panel” talk is “nuts”
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I received a request from a reader about the bill that Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA) sponsored to allow Medicare reimbursements to doctors for end of life consultation. It turns out he originally sponsored this bill when he was a member of the House, and it was not controversial. Think Progress » Sen. … Read more
Arizona’s twin embarrassments make “Psycho Talk”
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Ed Schultz dedicated this "Psycho Talk" segment to Sen. John McCain on Monday. "John McCain flat out lied on this bill." Arizonans know McCain is a liar, Ed. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy In an earlier "Psycho Talk" segment, Ed exposed Senator Obstruction, Jon Kyl, … Read more
