How Does SB1070 Conflict with Federal Immigration Law?
July 10, 2010
By Michael Bryan In the last post I discussed the general concept of preemption in the DOJ suit to enjoin the enforcement of SB1070 and how SB1070 falls afoul of field preemption. In this post I will discuss the various specific ways the Feds' brief claims that SB1070 conflicts with federal law and is therefore
Earmarks distraction
July 10, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Rep. Jeff Flake and Sen. John McCain of Arizona are the chief proponents of the distraction issue of "earmarks," aka pork barrel spending by the federal government. If you listen to these charlatans tell the story they would have you believe that by eliminating earmarks we can balance the federal budget. This,
Dr. Word looks at “Atomic” Al, “Debates” and a “Smoldering nuclear dump”
July 10, 2010
by David Safier Words, words, words. They can tell you so much — both by what they say and what they don't say. Cap'n "Atomic" Al Melvin just put out SENATOR AL MELVIN’S JULY 2010 UPDATE!!! The exclamation points, all-caps and bold face are Al's, not mine. In any decent Writing 101 course, you learn,
CCEC Debate: LD 25 House Democratic candidates
July 10, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: LD 25 House Democratic candidates Patricia Fleming, Ken Davis and Ruben Ortega debate.
Dean Martin Drops Out
July 10, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Arizona Treasurer Dean Martin, who had been considered the front-runner for the GOP gubernatorial primary when he entered the race, unexpectedly "suspended" his campaign on Friday. Arizona treasurer Dean Martin suspends bid for governor: Martin, who announced his candidacy in January, was initially considered a front-runner for Arizona's highest elected office. He
Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate debate
July 10, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate debated on Friday at KTVK-3TV Studios in Phoenix. The debate was simulcast on KTTU in Tucson and azfamily.com, yet the Arizona Daily Star did not report it Saturday. Tune in next Friday, July 16, at 7:00 p.m. when Sen. John McCain, former U.S. Congressman J.D. Hayworth
Update: Stephen Colbert and United Farm Workers team up to challenge Americans: Come on, take our jobs
July 9, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I told you about this in an earlier post. Stephen Colbert and United Farm Workers team up to challenge Americans: Come on, take our jobs Arturo Rodriguez, president of the United Farm Workers, invites Americans who think immigrant farm workers are taking away jobs to come work in the fields. The Colbert Report
The Daily Show does Arizona, again
July 9, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The first segment is "Latino 911!" – it's a dry hate. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Latino 911! www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Tea Party The second segment is "Arizona's Photo Radar" in which correspondent Olivia Munn makes Rep. Carl Seel look foolish.
