Posted by AzBlueMeanie: What was his first clue? The corporate sponsored Astroturf from FreedomWorks? The 24/7 corporate sponsored advertising disguised as "news" from News Corp/Faux News? This guy is a little slow on the uptake. Dale Robertson, the founder of TeaParty.org, is just the latest Tea Partier to express concern that the movement is being … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Since he injected himself into the public spotlight recently to promote the candidacy of his son, it is only fair to mention this story. Former Vice President Dan Quayle appeared on Fox News to chip in his two cents on the health care debate. Namely, he warned that using the reconciliation process … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Time once again to update candidate filings. The dance card is filling up quickly. You can play along at home at http://www.azsos.gov/cfs/CommitteeSearch.aspx The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Scottsdale businessman Ed Bunch to replace Sen. Jim Waring (R-LD 7), who resigned last month to run for the seat of retiring U.S. … Read more
by David Safier Pat Kossan of the Republic wrote a very perceptive article about why states have the quality of education they do. Basically, it's about the minimum education it used to take to get a job. The amount of attention and money a state dedicates to schools depends largely on how much education its … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Former Vice President Dan Quayle, who lives in Paradise Valley, announced Friday during an interview on the Fox News Channel that his son, local lawyer Ben Quayle, will enter the Republican race to replace retiring Rep. John Shadegg, R-AZ, in the 3rd Congressional District. AZ/DC Blog – azdc – Ben Quayle, son … Read more