The ‘Romney Rule’ makes it debut
October 20, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: You have all heard about the "Buffett Rule" by now: Investors like Warren Buffett should not be paying a lower effective tax rate than his secretary. A few weeks ago, Paul Begala, one of the operatives behind the Obama-allied group Priorities USA Action, suggested the "Romney Rule": The āRomney Ruleā seems to be that … Read more
Ohio’s anti-union SB 5 headed for a ‘People’s Veto’
October 20, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: FAUX News host Ohio Gov. John Kasich was the poster child for breaking the back of organized labor, including traditionally GOP-friendly police and firefighter associations, with his Senate Bill 5 (SB 5). More than one million Ohians stood up to be counted and to say "No!" to Governor Kasich by signing a petition for … Read more
Gabrielle Giffords narrates the final chapter of her book in the audio version
October 20, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Well, this is a hopeful sign. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords narrates the final chapter of her book in the audio version, set to be released the same day as the hardcover book on Nov. 15. Giffords records a chapter in book: "Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope" is written by the 41-year-old … Read more
State of Maricopa appointed Rio Nuevo District Board is costing taxpayers for litigation
October 20, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: If Pima County GOP Chair Carolyn Cox is concerned about conflicts of interest, maybe she should ask Republican Pooh-bah and lawyer John Munger about it. The Chair of the Rio Nuevo District Board, Jodi Bain, is a lawyer who works for the Munger Chadwick law firm. The Rio Nuevo District Board this … Read more
Pima County GOP Chair vying for the Marshall Homeā¢ Award
October 20, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Earlier this year we were treated to the comic relief of Marshall Homeā¢, sovereign citizen: [T]he winner of the craziest story of this election goes to Marshall Homeā¢ (I kid you not, he trademarked his name) who has filed his petitions to run for mayor, even though the Tucson City Clerk has … Read more
Tucson City Council General Election is October 20-November 8: VOTE!
October 20, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Tucson City Council General Election: Vote-by-mail ballots were dropped in the mail on October 19. Voters will begin receiving their ballots today. Early Voting location: Tucson City Clerk Election Center, 800 E. 12th Street, open October 20-November 7, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) All vote-by-mail ballots must be in the possession of the … Read more
Ruh-Roh! Perry accuses Romney of an ‘illegal’ problem
October 19, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: In the nativist, anti-immigrant "Know Nothing" politics of the far-right, an"'illegal" problem can be the death knell of a campaign. In Tuesday night's debate, Governor Goodhair Rick Perry of Texas accused former Governor Willard "Mittens" Romney of having an "illegal" problem. It turns out, Governor Goodhair was correct. But Steve Benen sees a … Read more
Romney’s ‘Mr. Potter’ plan to get rich on foreclosures
October 19, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: December 2007: Solving the Mortgage Crisis May Require a Guardian Angel – New York Times: I knew it was the Christmas season. There on television was Henry F. Potter, the mean banker, quizzing Pa Bailey, the idealist from the building and loan society. āHave you put any real pressure on these people … Read more
