by David Safier When Republicans oppose tax hikes, never, never let them hide behind their supposed concern for the middle class. Their No Tax Pledge exists to help businesses and the rich, period. If necessary, they'll throw a bone to the middle class with a few stray scraps of meat left on it. Case in … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Daily Star's series continues today with Rep. Patricia Fleming (D-LD25). Formatted for transcript format. Rep. Patricia Fleming, D, District 25 Rep. Patricia Fleming, D-LD25 Committees: Military Affairs and Public Safety; Natural Resources and Rural Affairs The Arizona Daily Star asked the following questions of each lawmaker: 1) Lawmakers have discretion over … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Daily Star's series continues today with Sen. Manuel Alvarez (D-LD25). Formatted for transcript format. Sen. Manuel V. Alvarez, D, District 25 Sen. Manuel V. Alvarez, D-LD25 Committees: Public Safety and Human Services (Ranking Demo-cratic member); Veterans and Military Affairs (Ranking Democratic member); Government Institutions The Arizona Daily Star asked the following … Read more

Posted by Craig McDermott FYI – Pam Gorman is the Republican state senator from LD6 (Anthem), and "they" refers to her own caucus and leadership in the State Senate. From AZCentral.com's Political Insider – Pamela Gorman made it official Monday, becoming the first Arizona lawmaker to resign the Legislature in pursuit of the District 3 … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: This story has been passed on to me by several people who attended the Democrats of Greater Tucson luncheon today, and it bears repeating. An individual asked a question about the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC. She asked how is it possible that foreigners can now influence U.S. … Read more