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.

Flip AZ’s Legislature Blue in 2020!

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David Gordon posted a wonderful overview of those state legislative races that will allow us to flip the AZ legislature to Democratic control this year. Read it, and then go do something about it. Specifically, make a monthly commitment to fund those campaigns that will flip the state legislature! First, contribute to the ADLCC. Second, … Read more

Something to Consider for Your Stimulus Payment

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Today, many Arizonans may find up to $1,200.00 per adult, and $500 per child, in their checking accounts, courtesy the Federal Government’s CARES Act. I got my wife’s and mine today. Many of you desperately need that money, and only rue the fact that it is not more, and that there is no immediate prospect … Read more

An Invitation to Twitter From @BlogForArizona, and Beyond…

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You might not have noticed that BlogForArizona.net also has a very active Twitter account @BlogForArizona. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the homepage, and you’ll see our latest Tweets embedded there. We note vital news items every day that will enlighten, inform and fulfill your need for political news and commentary across the … Read more

McSally Voted AGAINST Including Enhanced Unemployment Benefits in CARES Act

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“Arizona, relief is finally on the way!” McSally said.“This package sends cash directly to Arizonans to support their basic needs while they stay at home to prevent the spread of coronavirus. This bill also expands unemployment benefits for those laid off due to this unprecedented pandemic.” But you shouldn’t thank Appointed Senator McSally for those expanded benefits. … Read more

Attaboy for Gov. Ducey Restricting Rxs of Unproven COVID Treatments

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I like to be fair and give credit when a politician gets it right. In the spirit of “even a broken clock is right twice a day,” I would like to acknowledge the following: Governor Ducey has made a wise and effective decision. Governor Ducey issued an Executive Order restricting the prescribing of Hydroxycloroquine and … Read more