Michael Bryan by John Adams The rest of the country is finally learning what Arizonans have known for 26 years: John McCain can’t be trusted. At the September 26 Presidential Debate, McCain claimed, “The veterans know I’ll take care of them.” Americans stand together in honoring John McCain as a veteran himself, but his negligent record in … Read more
by Marlene H. Phillips I watched the VP debate in a room full of rowdy, noisy folks last night in Tucson. Comments flew across the room, most directed at Sarah Palin: "Stop dodging the question.""Every time she smirks while discussing such serious issues, it makes me cringe.""For God’s sake, say nuclear correctly!" Everyone was in … Read more
by Marlene H. Phillips Obama offices across the state report the same story: volunteer sign-up sheets full. Every phone in every office in use. Overflow crowds for every event. Home parties, grassroots fundraisers, concerts, auctions, all raising money at an unprecedented rate with an unmatched level of enthusiasm. But volunteers turning out in record numbers … Read more
Editor: I asked James to reflect on his experience running a local legislative race, this is the report he filed. By James E. Lamb, Jr. Make no mistake – Tucson Democrats rejected my candidate, Ephraim Cruz. Out of seven candidates, Mr. Cruz won sixth place, only ahead of the nonexistent campaign of Gil Guerra. Yet … Read more
by Marlene H. Phillips I was asked if I would be interested in interviewing Gold Star Families from across the country, that is, families who have lost sons and daughters fighting in Iraq, about the current presidential campaign. I have tried to capture their frustration and anger in this post. My sincere thanks to all … Read more