by David Safier I'm beginning to think the Goldwater Institute doesn't even care anymore. They used to try and stay just far enough inside the fact-based universe you couldn't say they were lying. Stretching, yes. Leaving out important information, yes. Reaching false conclusions, yes. But lying? No, or at least not often. Now? They're lying … Read more
Posted by Craig McDermott Turns out the ealier info, that the Rs didn't have the votes necessary to finish passing their budget, was wrong. They just did it via a 17-13 vote. All Ds and one R, Jay Tibshraeny, voted against a measure to refer a ballot measure ending First Things First. They accomplished the … Read more
by David Safier I just received a robocall from Citizens United. Basic message: Giffords and Pelosi are evil peas in an evil pod, so call them and tell them so. Oh yeah, the main point is, Health Care. I immediately called Giffords' office to voice my support for her stands on health care. I suggest … Read more
Posted by Craig McDermott …According to one source, Senate Democratic leader Jorge Luis Garcia, it doesn't look as if the Rs have the votes to pass special session SCR1001, a ballot referral to end the First Things First early childhood healthcare and education mandated by the voters. The situation is fluid, so it may change … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Last week Politico reported that Sen. John McCain was voted the biggest disappointment by Tea Party conservatives. A POLITICO survey: The tea party's least favorite Republicans: [A] POLITICO survey found tea party activists unhappy with many of the biggest names in the Republican Party. And that could complicate GOP plans to harness … Read more