Arizona’s twin embarrassments make fools of themselves

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Senator John McCain has a suggestion for who should serve on the "Satan Sandwich" Commission. John McCain suggests former Bush budget director Rob Portman for Super Congress (no, really): "I’m not making the decisions but one of my candidates would be Rob Portman, former head of OMB. A very sober, knowledgeable person, I … Read more

The specter of totalitarianism in the Tea Party

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Washington Post columnist Richard Cohen,a man of solid conservative credentials (albeit he would be described as an "establishment" conservative by the radicalized far-right) has a problem with the Tea Party taking the country hostage to achieve their political objectives. Buried within his opinion is this remarkable paragraph: Cohen sees the specter of totalitarianism in … Read more

Pima County Democratic Party Blood Drive

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Announcement from the Pima County Democratic Party: Pima County Democratic PartyandRed Cross of Southern Arizona Blood Drive Friday, August 19, 201110:00 am – 3:00 pm Call Headquarters TODAY to Make Your Appointment! 520-326-3716 The Red Cross is also offering some great incentives this time around including: All donors will receive a coupon … Read more