Time for the Media’s Edward R. Murrow Moment
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Advertisement 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, … 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.
The GOP is Lucy and we are all Charlie Brown
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Jed Lewison at Daily Kos laments: Republicans have found the key issue of 2010, and it isn't the economy: it's the proposal to build a mosque two blocks from Ground Zero. They are positively giddy with glee at the prospect of spending the next 80 days or so pounding away and they aren't … Read more
Voter short term memories
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: "The GOP drove the country into a ditch. Now they want the keys back." Friends don't let friends drive Republican (repost).
The wit and wisdom of John Huppenthal: $40,000 per student
by David Safier At Thursday's Ed Supe debate in Tucson, the candidates were asked their opinion of private school tuition tax credits. John Huppenthal got a little defensive, and, unless he can back up this figure, ventured way, way off into Fantasy Land — or at best, into cleverly worded Deception Land. Huppenthal was making … Read more
