Arizona Senator John McCain was soundly rejected by Americans in the 2008 presidential election, the biggest Democratic landslide since 1964. Barack Obama 69,456,897 popular votes 52.92% 365 electoral votes John McCain 59,934,814 popular votes 45.66% 173 electoral votes Now Grumpy Grandpa, who is 73 years of age, wants Arizonans to return him to the Senate … Read more
by David Safier Tea Partiers don't like cap and trade. Most of the rank and file don't know what it is, but they've been told it's government fascist intrusion that will make prices go up, and we'll all have to drink green tea or something. Or wait, maybe it's a communist intrusion. It's probably both! … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The shoe is on the other foot now. Crazy Uncle Joe Arpaio is under a federal grand jury investigation. Officials confirm probe of Arpaio, his office: In statements read by a county spokesman, Maricopa County Manager David Smith and Deputy County Manager Sandi Wilson said they met with a federal prosecutor to … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: If you are a candidate or contemplating being a candidate for a state office in 2010, heads up. U.S. District Judge Roslyn Silver has scheduled a hearing for January 15 on the Golwater Institute's motion for an injunction against matching funds in the 2010 election. Interested parties may want to attend. Judge sets … Read more
by David Safier Friend of the blog Steve Gall, whose laudable work building the state's awareness of the importance of recess in schools has received positive press lately, is concerned about the fate of Tucson Access TV. Here is what he has to say: Because of the budget crisis, the Tucson City Council has proposed … Read more