Daniel Patterson: Huppenthal should resign, then run

by David SafierOn his blog, Daniel's News and Views, Rep. Daniel Patterson has some words of advice for John Huppenthal in response to his admission that he's been collecting signatures for his Ed Supe run, in apparent violation of the resign-to-run law: Good luck, John, in your race [for Superintendent of Public Instruction], but you … Read more

Yes, Huppenthal is collecting signatures

by David SafierA reader sent me the text of the Arizona Guardian article I mentioned this morning that says Huppenthal is collecting signatures for his run for Ed Supe. It's a fact. He's doing it. Huppenthal told the Guardian that he has been collecting signatures for the petitions. But the veteran lawmaker said he did … Read more

Conservative Activist Judge Keegan: IOKIYAR

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Apparently there is a special exemption in Arizona law for reckless speeding in excess of the posted speed limit of which I was totally unaware: "it's OK if you're a Republican" IOKIYAR Who knew? This may lead to a new black market in fake voter ID cards. "See officer, I'm a Republican." … Read more

Three dimensional chess or Bumper cars?

by David SafierAs I read the latest on the budget (it passed both Senate and House, if you haven't read the morning news), I have to keep in mind that I'm not a politician, so I don't understand the subtleties of the game. I've said before, I don't play three dimensional chess, so all this … Read more

ALERT: GOP Taliban set to wage jihad

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Now that the GOP insane clown possee leadership has passed its "practice budget" the real fun and games are set to begin next week. This is the time of year that the GOP Taliban wages jihad against their fellow Arizonans. GOP Taliban bills that have backed up in a log jam in … Read more