Lamenting Lena’s Leaving

Lena Saradnik is a classy dame. Everyone who meets her is inspired by her enthusiasm, her personal charm, and her dedication to public service. She never forgets the humanity of those she disagrees with, and that is too rare a trait in politics these days. So it was with great sadness – sadness that I … Read more

GOP’s Budget Plan: Do Less with Less

GOP legislative leaders have made their opening offer in the 2008 budget battles. They want to slash hundreds of millions from state programs including education. Faced with a deficit of roughly $800 million, Gov. Napolitano is proposing financing school construction over the useful life of the buildings (just like a mortgage) to save almost $400 … Read more

What Iowa Means

Obama wins, Edwards squeaks past Clinton for second. Not what I had hoped for, or expected, but much better new than I truly feared. The worst result for Democrats, in my opinion, would have been a Clinton win, confirming her front-runner status and solidifying the facade of inevitability she has worked so hard to create, … Read more