Michael Bryan

Michael founded BlogForArizona.net as the Howard Dean presidential campaign blog for Arizona in 2003, and has been blogging ever since. The Blog is now coming up on 20 years of continuous publication, a major achievement for any political blog, which usually have the life-spans of mayflies. Michael is an attorney living in Tucson with his wife Lauren. In 2008, Michael remade BlogForArizona into a collaborative project. Michael is now but one of the contributors to the blog and provides editorial and publishing direction in consultation with the Board of Directors and the other authors. If you want to keep up with the latest Arizona and National political news in an entertaining quick hit of news and opinion, check out the BlogForArizona twitter feed, which Mike largely curates and writes. Michael is also an AAPC member who occassionally consults on political campaigns, strategy and communications.

Finding Smartness, Intelligence, and Wisdom in America’s Presidents

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In choosing a President, or any person for leadership responsibilities, there are important distinctions to be kept in mind. The consequences of understanding these distinctions are monumental. Indeed, they are history-shaping. Consider these distinctions: Smartness is the ability to manipulate information, events, and people — literally, to get what one wants. There are plenty of smart … Read more

Trumpists Have Fallen Under a Toxic Spirit

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The real problem is not Trump, but Trump supporters. Weeks after the election they remain non-astute and adverse to reality, which Trump cons to pitch-perfect perfection. Trumpism has long been with us. Of course, some form of Trump-world has always festered in the sad underbelly of American life. It thrived during the Confederacy, slavery, Jim … Read more

There Will Be No Recount in Arizona

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There are still people who are expecting, or praying for, a change in fortunes in the Presidential race in Arizona, either by recount or contest. Let me put that idea to rest now: it’s NOT going to happen. Here’s why: For an automatic recount in Arizona, a race must be within either 1/10th of 1%, … Read more

Biden Victorious: 270+ and Still Counting

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  This post has been hanging out in drafts for almost 3 days. But now this thing is over except the whining. And the rioting. And the lawsuits. And the right-wing terrorism. To paraphrase the famous exchange between a wag and Ben Franklin: “It’s a Biden Presidency. If you can keep it.” We can’t relax, … Read more