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.

An Open Letter to Representative Chad Campbell

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By Tom Prezelski Cross-posted from Rum, Romanism and Rebellion. Chad, We have known each other for nearly ten years. In that time you have been my friend, ally, and occasional opponent. Through it all, I have known you to be one of the keenest and most articulate public policy minds in the state. We also … Read more

Tom Horne: Coward

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By Tom Prezelski Cross-posted from Rum, Romanism and Rebellion The Arizona Republic reports that scandal-plagued Republican Attorney General Tom Horne turned down a chance for a televised debate against once-and-future Democratic AG candidate Felecia Rotellini regarding his fit of rage over Bisbee’s civil unions ordinance. He said that he “didn’t feel comfortable appearing with Felecia.”  … Read more

A Reason to Pick up the Tucson Weekly

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By Tom Prezelski Re-blogged from Rum, Romanism and Rebellion. In case you did not know, this here blogger got published in this week’s Tucson Weekly. Drop by Circle K and ask for it. After they complain that people keep asking for the Weekly, say “this should tell you something.” Then, go next door to Eegees, … Read more

Jennifer Eckstrom Leaves South Tucson Better Than She Found It

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By Tom Prezelski Cross-posted from Rum, Romanism and Rebellion Eighteen years is a long time to serve in public office. In Jennifer Eckstrom’s case it is about half of her life. This comes to an end, at least for the time being, this week, as the feisty South Tucson Mayor announced her resignation late last … Read more