Lewis beat Pearce by 8 points? Scratch that: 12 points!
November 12, 2011
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by David Safier According to the Capitol Times (subscription only), counting more ballots has widened Lewis' victory over Pearce from the earlier 8 points to the current 12 points, with only 2,400 votes uncounted. Wow. Double digits! Russell, you got trounced. The people of Mesa have not only spoken, they've given you a wedgie.
AIRC Update: The briefs are filed – oral arguments on November 17
November 12, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: If you read nothing else in this matter, I highly recommend that you read the 10-page report released by the bipartisan think tank the Grand Canyon Institute. It is well-researched and well-reasoned, clear and concise. From the introduction: As a part of its effort to Keep Redistricting Independent, the Grand Canyon Institute evaluated … Read more
Cokerise over Grand Canyon
November 11, 2011
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by David Safier What could be more beautiful than a Dasani water bottle at the Grand Canyon sparkling in the early morning sun? A plan to ban the sale of plastic water bottles at the Grand Canyon was scrapped after talks with Coca-Cola, which is a donor to the national parks system and a bottled … Read more
Moving Tucson Forward: Inauguration Celebration Luncheon
November 11, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Moving Tucson Forward:Inauguration Celebration Luncheon featuring Mayor-ElectJonathan Rothschild Featuring: Council Members Regina Romero, Paul Cunningham and Shirley Scott Invited Guests: Vice Mayor Karin Uhlich, Council Members Richard Fimbres and Steve Kozachik 12:00 pm, Monday, December 5th Tucson Convention Center Ballroom 260 S. Church Ave. Individual Tickets $75, Tables $750 … Read more
A change in Arizona’s views on immigration?
November 11, 2011
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by David Safier ASU conducted a poll which found Arizonans are far more open to a path to citizenship for immigrants than seemed to be true a few years ago. The poll by ASU's Morrison Institute for Public Policy found that 78 percent of Arizonans would support legislation letting longtime undocumented immigrants become citizens if … Read more
Governor Goodhair self-parody: ‘Top Ten Rick Perry Excuses’
November 11, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: When you start doing self-parody, the campaign is over. Governor Goodhair Rick Perry is no longer a serious candidate for president of the United States after doing “Top Ten Rick Perry Excuses” on David Letterman.
Our Tea-Publican lawless legislature spanked by the courts, again
November 11, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Our Tea-Publican lawless legislature suffers from authoritarianism. They do not view themselves bound by the Constitution or by the rule of law. Just last week, Senate Majority Leader Andy Biggs, R-Gilbert, said what a judge considers "gross misconduct" is irrelevant to whether they can remove a commissioner. "Gross misconduct is essentially what … Read more
Axe the Flat Tax! Forum on Monday
November 11, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Panel to discuss Legislative plan to raise taxes on middle class Would cut taxes for those making over $100k annually State Capitol, Phoenix – Organizers in southern Arizona are gearing up to stop the Legislature’s flat tax bill – an income tax plan that will raise taxes on 8 out of every … Read more
