Trouble putting up comments?
by David SafierPlease help me out on this. People have been complaining about the blog loading slowly and having trouble getting to the comments section to post a reply. Are you having any problems? If not, let me know. If you're having problems, tell me if you use a Mac or PC and which browser … Read more
In Memoriam: James F. McNulty, Jr.
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Almost lost in the crush of news coming out of our state capitol this week was the sad news of the passing of former Congressman Jim McNulty. I did not know Jim well, but I did volunteer on his campaigns back in the early 1980s, and I saw him frequently at Democratic … Read more
Apocalypse averted . . . so now what?
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse — House Speaker Kirk Adams, Senate President Bob Burns, House Appropriations Committee chairman John Kavanagh, and Senate Appropriations Committee chairman Russell Pearce — tried their best to destroy the state of Arizona. But they were thwarted (temporarily) by the veto stamp of the Accidental Governor — … Read more
Fool’s Gold: the Goldwater Institute Civics Test
by David SafierI posted yesterday about Matthew Ladner's poll showing that high school students don't know basic civics. I'm sure he's right, and I think schools should do better, but I gently accused him of playing "Ain't it awful?" with the data — taking a pot shot at public schools by hyping a genuine finding. … Read more
Tell Giffords you’re for a public option
by David SafierI just received Giffords' latest email. It has a one question health care survey: "For American's who are unhappy with their private insurance options, do you support the idea of a public option?" [Dr. Word says, "That's 'Americans,' without the apostrophe!" Please ignore him, and he'll go away.] I sent it in with … Read more
Arizona Democratic Party Statement on Failed GOP Budget
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Democratic Party has issued a statement responding to the epic failure of leadership from Governor Jan Brewer and the Republican-dominated Legislature in failing to produce a reasonable state budget before July 1 for the first time in Arizona history. Here are the highlights: Brewer's Failed Leadership Delivers a Budget Mess … Read more
The Accidental Governor vetos the GOP Legislative budget
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Well that didn't take long. The Accidental Governor, Jan Brewer, has issued a strongly worded press release announcing her veto of the GOP legislative budget and calling for a Special Session (beginning Monday): Arizona Legislature Fails to Provide Timely, Responsible Budget I am deeply disappointed to report to the people of Arizona … Read more
The state legislature telling Tucson . . .
by David SafierThe state legislature telling Tucson how to run its government is like Mark Sanford teaching "abstinence only."
