Derek Tidball, a veteran of the Afghan war and a self-described ‘defense contractor’ out of Ft. Huachuca, is running as an independent for the CD 8 seat against Giffords and Bee. He’s got a heck of a hump to haul with with voters. We’ll see what he’s got to offer while we share a few … Read more
It is with deep regret that I announce my first (and hopefully last) official banning. Dwight Leister is no longer welcome to comment here. I may give him a pardon or a reprieve someday, but that someday won’t be soon. The tribal council spoke loudly in favor of a ban, and while that’s not dispositive … Read more
I am inaugurating a new series here on Blog For Arizona. There is a lot of really great media coverage of Arizona’s Democrats and the issues that our party members and elected officials are speaking out about. I’ve decided my little blog will do its little bit to help get those messages out there. You … Read more
by David Safier A few days ago I posted about the new GI Bill Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va) has been pushing (The New GI Bill). I’ve been meaning to post a comment by Jeff Latas but kept putting it off. Jeff, for those who don’t know him, is a retired Air Force Lt. Col. who … Read more
by David Safier Usually, the headline of this post would be as obvious as “Aboud Supports Napolitano.” But Democratic State Senator Paula Aboud was quoted in an earlier article saying she thought, maybe it was OK for teachers to carry guns, but not students. Aboud wrote an op ed in today’s Star (Guns would add … Read more