Meanwhile, back on the LD-26 cots in Brewer’s bunker . . .
by David Safier Moments ago, I posted that two LD-26 Republicans, Vic Williams and Terri Proud, took one timid step out of Brewer's bunker and into the light of day. They agreed to participate in an education forum at Foothills High. That doesn't bring the Flowing Wells forum back from the dead after they refused … Read more
A few steps out to the bunker in LD-26
by David Safier Yesterday I wrote a post, Republicans hiding in the Bunker with Brewer. All over the state — in fact, all over the country — Republicans are dodging face-to-face events with their Democratic competition. In the post, I wrote: Vic Williams and Terri Proud don't want to be in the same room with … Read more
The New Gilded Age: Income Inequality in the U.S.
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Timothy Noah has a new series on income inequality in the U.S. at Slate. Four parts have been posted this week at Slate. When you have the time, it is a must read. From Part 1, "The United States of Inequality: Introducing the Great Divergence": In 1915, a statistician at the University … Read more
CCEC Arizona Attorney General debate
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Democrat Felecia Rotellini debates Republican Tom "banned for life by the SEC" Horne for Arizona Attorney General. One of these candidates is unfit to serve in public office – I'm looking at you, Tommy boy.
Corporate Media: WE decide for whom you will vote, you will obey
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: If you needed any further evidence of the corrupt arrogance of the corporate media, the past couple of weeks should have provided you with all the evidence you need. The corporate media says "WE decide for whom you will vote, you will obey." The corporate media narrative was preconceived more than a … Read more
Update: Court hearing today on Green scheme siphon scandal
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Capitol Times reports that there is a Hearing scheduled in Green Party dispute: The case of eleven Green Party Candidates allegedly recruited by Republicans will go before a judge on Thursday. U.S. District Judge David G. Campbell has scheduled a 1 p.m. hearing to consider a request by the Arizona … Read more
Goddard Addresses Arizona Crime Prevention Association
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Press release from the Terry Goddard for Governor campaign: Goddard Addresses Arizona Crime Prevention Association (PHOENIX) Attorney General Terry Goddard today addressed more than 100 law enforcement officials during the opening of a two-day training session sponsored by the Arizona Crime Prevention Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to crime prevention. This training … Read more
