“The right thing to do”

by David Safier From now until November, I hope to hear Democrats repeat variations of the phrase, "Let's do it because it's the right thing to do." Today's example: Terry Goddard's press release asking Jan Brewer to join him in reviving KidsCare. Because, "Abandoning children is immoral; Arizona must do the right thing." Here's the … Read more

Giffords’ office vandalized

by David Safier At 2:40 am, Giffords' Tucson office was vandalized. At 2:40 a.m., just a few hours after staff left the building after the late-night vote, the alarm system went off, said spokesman C.J. Karamargin. The panel to the front door and the glass panel alongside it were smashed out. The perpetrator likely had … Read more

The specter of Alf Landon

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Geezus! Even after a humiliating defeat the goddamn media villagers still have Sen. John McCain on speed dial for an interview. Good Morning America couldn't wait to trot out old Grampy crankypants. Take a guess who had this to say: "This is the largest tax bill in history," the Republican leader fumed. … Read more