Unintentionally comedic headline
February 20, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: ABC News posted this headline about this week's CPAC Convention in Washington D.C.: Conservatives Aim to Reengage Youth at CPAC – ABC News Oh, they sent automaton college Republicans to CPAC alright. That's just stage craft. But who received the warmest reception at the CPAC Convention to chants of "run Dick run"? That's
Arizona Legislature to write new rules for corporate campaign spending
February 20, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC invalidated some of Arizona's laws regarding limitations on corporate campaign spending. Beginning on Monday, the Arizona Legislature wil begin writing new rules. Oh, this can't be good. Bill rewrites law, adds strings to allow big money in campaigns: Arizona lawmakers are revamping
Fitz on the GOP Senate primary
February 20, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Daily Star's political cartoonist David Fitzsimmons has a new gig as weekly commentator with a "week in review" comedic look at the past week. This week Fitz has his take on the J.D. Hayworth – John McCain GOP Senate primary. On flags, streetcars, the rodeo and other Old Pueblo excitement
Obama’s weekly address about health care
February 20, 2010
by David Safier Reports of the death of health care reform may be greatly exaggerated (he said, hopefully). Dems are making noises about passing a public option in reconciliation. The upcoming health care summit clearly has Republicans shaking in their boots. ("It's a trap! It's a trap! When we make ridiculous statements, that Obama guy
School recess bill didn’t get a hearing
February 20, 2010
by David Safier From Steve Gall: Unfortunately, HB2408 elementary school recess did not even get a hearing in front of the House Education Committee. Chairman Rich Crandall, Republican from Mesa, told Rep. Frank Antenori who introduced the bill that he did not have the votes. Several of the Committee members, both Democrats and Republicans, sit
Reminder: Rep. Giffords invites the public to view a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence
February 20, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is inviting Southern Arizonans to view a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence that will be on display in Tucson later this month. “The Declaration of Independence is our nation’s most cherished testament to the value we place on individual liberty,” said Giffords. “Southern Arizonans should not
A coupla other blogs attack Star coverage
February 19, 2010
by David Safier Lately, I've been going after the Star's Creative Headline Writing team's assault on articles about Obama and the Democratic Party (though I've left out a few goodies from the last two days. Kinda busy with other things.) Today, both R-cubed and pocobravo went after another Star failing: its minimal coverage of a
The 65% legislative pollution
February 19, 2010
by David Safier AZ Republicans are blowing smoke once again to obscure their unconscionable defunding of education. This time, it's that old favorite, the 65% solution. State lawmakers are moving to require schools to spend at least 65 percent of their funding on classroom expenses – but using a method that the top education official
