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The Count, Tuesday, 2:30pm: 460,297
April 27, 2010
by David Safier That's the new count on the Facebook page, "1 MILLION Strong AGAINST the Arizona Immigration Law SB1070": 460,297 as of 2:30pm Tuesday. If you haven't already, jump in any time.
Racist roots of Russell Pearce’s regressive anti-immigrant laws
April 27, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Rachel Maddow dares to go where the political media in Arizona fear to tread. Rachel Maddow explains who actually wrote Arizona's "papers please" anti-immigrant law — and surprise, surprise — it wasn't Sen. Russell Pearce (R-Mesa). Per usual, ol' Russell sponsors regressive bills written by right-wing extremist think tanks and organizations. What
Huppenthal in the headlights on Hardball
April 27, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Former Senate Minority (and Majority) Leader Alfredo Gutierrez and Sen. John Huppenthal, a cosponsor of SB 1070 (and candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction), debated the new "papers please" anti-immigration law on Harball with Chris Matthews on Monday. Somebody sent Huppenthal to MSNBC with a single talking point to keep parroting, and
Corporate welfare tax give-away plan defeated in Arizona Senate (for now)
April 27, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: For those of you concerned that the GOP insane clown posse of the Arizona Legislature will simply use the one cent sales tax increase on the ballot in the May special election to pay for the corporate welfare tax-giveaway plan of House Speaker Kirk Adams (R-Mesa), Monday brought a bit of good
Referendum to refer SB 1070 to the ballot begins
April 27, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Howard Fischer reports Phoenix man begins steps to put migrant law to vote: A former Phoenix City Council candidate took the first steps Monday to have the fate of the new law aimed at illegal immigrants decided by Arizona voters. Jon Garrido picked up the necessary paperwork at the Secretary of State's
Late Entry Into U.S. Senate Race: Democrat Randy Parraz
April 27, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: At the Arizona Democratic Party Spring State Committee Meeting in Tucson last Saturday, candidates were given an opportunity to speak. Everyone was surprised when Randy Parraz was introduced as a candidate for the U.S. Senate. Since when? Turns out that Randy Parraz officially declared his candidacy on Monday. H/t to Arizona Guardian.
Not-terrible Star headline still watered down from original
April 27, 2010
by David Safier I was somewhat pleased when I saw the Star headline this morning on a story about Senate Republicans filibustering debate on the financial reform bill: Senate fails to OK potent Wall Street regs; Dems press on Not bad, I thought. It doesn't quite make the Dems look like pathetic losers who can't
The Buzz on Mills: Candidate defrauded business partner out of millions
April 27, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I wonder whether these are the same millions Buzz Mills intends to spend on his campaign for governor? Howard Fischer has the dirt on political neophyte and self-financed millionaire Republican candidate for governor, Buzz Mills. Court records: Gov candidate defrauded partner | eastvalleytribune.com: Gubernatorial hopeful Owen Buz Mills defrauded a business partner
