SB1070 Update: Conservative Linda Chavez not happy with Pearce, SB1070
by David Safier Here's the beginning of today's column by Linda Chavez: Advertisement Are the likes of Rand Paul and Russell Pearce becoming the face of the Republican Party? Let’s hope not. To put the statement in context, Chavez is a Fox News analyst who worked for Reagan and both Bushes. She's not exactly a … Read more
SB1070 Update: The ugly side of pro SB1070
by David Safier Not all supporters of SB1070 deserve to be called racists. But some are, and this bill does a great job of bringing them out of the woodwork. Take, for instance, JT Ready, who is pictured awhile back with his buddy, Russell Pearce (who says he doesn't know the guy) and at Saturday's … Read more
Memorial Day: Honoring the Fallen
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: WEEKLY ADDRESS: President Obama Invites All Americans to Honor America’s Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day: Remarks of President Barack ObamaSaturday, May 29, 2010Weekly AddressWashington, DC This weekend, as we celebrate Memorial Day, families across America will gather in backyards and front porches, fire up the barbeque, kick back with friends, and spend … Read more
In any other state…
Posted by Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings In any other state, would a candidate for state treasurer tout the endorsement of someone who is fighting an investigation into the fiscal mismanagement of his department? Just one question – do Verschoor's signs in other counties contain the part about the endorsement, or is that a … Read more
Repost: Movie review of the documentary film “Casino Jack”
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I am reposting this post because this documentry film is now playing at The Loft Cinema in Tucson. Movie times are 11:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Showtimes | The Loft Cinema Maybe J. D. Hayworth can get complimentary tickets (oops!) to the premier of the documentary film "Casino Jack," about the life of … Read more
Terry Goddard praised in The Arizona Republic
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Arizona Republic columnist Linda Valdez sings the praises of Terry Goddard today in 3 politicians making real inroads on border issue: If bombast about illegal immigration were money in the bank, Arizona would not have a budget deficit. Talk is easy. But a few Arizona politicians are actually doing something valuable. They … Read more
Goddard Statement on Comprehensive Border Security and Immigration Reform
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Press release from the Terry Goddard for Governor campaign: Goddard Statement on Comprehensive Border Security and Immigration Reform Phoenix — Today Attorney General Goddard released this statement on the need for tough and fair Immigration Reform. "Arizona is bearing the brunt of a decades-long failed immigration policy and an unsecure, porous … Read more
