Michael Bryan Russell Pearce released his triumphant statement upon his election to the Senate and selection as Majority Leader. It's the usual platitudes of a man drunk on power – nothing much of interest. I love this bit, "Leadership, practiced at its best, is the art and science of calling to the hearts and minds of others." … Read more
By Michael Bryan Bruce Ash on Arizona Illustrated said something rather odd and distinctly offensive about Tucson: "Little blue impacted area…" Really? Just what the hell do you mean, Bruce? The context that immediately comes to mind by his words and gestures is impacted bowels. I think Bruce may be calling Tucson shit. Bruce, you … Read more
By Jenn Chris Coons provides a look at how Democrats could be… Was it all some horrible nightmare? This was the hope I woke up to this morning after a long, bleary-eyed night of gut-wrenching election results coverage. Republicans swept the House, and came very close to taking the Senate. Jan Brewer and her protege … Read more
Latest results are here. It looks very much like Steven Stoltz was indeed a spoiler for Kelly. Without him on the ballot, most likely Kelly would have prevailed, if one makes the reasonable assumption that Sloltz's votes would have gone to Kelly.
By Michael Bryan I admit it. I was wrong. It happens. More often than I'd like to acknowledge. My wife calls it my magical thinking mode. Ironic that I accused GOP commenters of it. I tend to give the voters credit for rational thought and knowing their self-interest. I've got to stop doing that. Last night … Read more