SB1070 Update: Let’s follow the polling results a little further, shall we?
by David Safier In Arizona and around the country, polls have indicated SB1070 is viewed favorably. That, according to supporters, means people against the law should shut the hell up, and legislators who dislike the bill are going against the will of the people. Advertisement That notion ignores the fact that in the history of … Read more
Rodney Glassman Tucson Campaign Office Opening
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Late political calendar update: Rodney Glassman and campaign staff cordially invite you to the campaign office opening in Rodney's home city of Tucson. Saturday, June 5th 2900 E. Broadway Blvd. (corner of Broadway and Treat) We welcome volunteers, friends and family to join us as we celebrate our growing campaign! Festivities … Read more
Las Adelitas Arizona with U.S. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Late political calendar update: Las Adelitas Arizona with U.S. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard Thursday, June 3 9:30 AM Los Portales Restaurant 2615 S. 6th Ave. This Thursday, Las Adelitas Arizona is holding a breakfast reception celebrating Latina involvement in 2010! The featured speaker is Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard of California's 34th district. In 1992, … Read more
The Farley Report: June 1, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Time once again for the Farley Report, from Rep. Steve Farley (D-LD28): I hope your summer is off to a great start, despite the fire and brimstones the Governor and the Republican Legislature have thrown our way. I have been able to spend a whole lot of time walking door to door … Read more
“Lyin’ John” Munger’s bogus excuse for quitting the governor’s race
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Republican gubernatorial candidate "Lyin' John" Munger just up and quit running for governor on Tuesday. On the one hand, we should all be grateful that this consummate liar will never be governor. On the other hand, for those of us in Tucson, it is only a matter of time until John Munger … Read more
SB1070 Update: What he said
by David Safier Ruben Navarrette Jr. has an excellent column this morning which states elegantly what I've been trying to say more clumsily — that SB1070 is a discriminatory bill fueled by a combination of hatred and fear of Mexican immigrants. Navarette has read the bill carefully, unlike the "Just read the bill" simplifiers on … Read more
