Ronald Reagan on Torture

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: After listening to the Republican apologists for the Bush torture program on the "news" (sic) programs over the weekend, I was struck by how the chattering class of conservative commentators who worship at the altar of Saint Ronald Reagan and quote his every word as if holy scripture so utterly fail to … Read more

Chris Simcox’s extreme makeover

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: David Neiwert at crooksandliars.com posted this report on our recently declared Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Arizona, Minuteman Chris Simcox's past will haunt his GOP primary bid against McCain: The latest step in Minutemen cofounder Chris Simcox's extreme makeover is now up for electoral review: Simcox is challenging John McCain … Read more

NY-20 Scott Murphy Wins! Michael Steele’s days numbered?

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Democrat Scott Murphy has won the open congressional seat in NY-20. Republican Jim Tedisco finally did the honorable thing and conceded defeat on Friday. "Earlier today, I called and congratulated Scott Murphy on a hard-fought contest and wished him well as the next Congressman of the 20th Congressional district. I also expressed … Read more

The lunatics have taken over the asylum

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I wish I were making this up, but its true. RNC wants more Republicans to brand Dems "Socialists" to save themselves A conservative faction of the Republican National Committee is urging the GOP to take a harder line against both Democrats and wayward Republicans, drafting a resolution to rename the opposition the … Read more