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.

Fundraising News For Simon and Renzi in AZ CD 1

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In what was supposed to be a non-competative ‘safe’ district, Dick Renzi, the VA carpetbagger, may be sleeping uneasily tonight in his Virginia homestead. Following his convincing victory over Paul Babbitt in 2004, and the resignation from the race of the Democratic front-runner, Jack Jackson Jr., earlier this year, CD 1 was widely written off … Read more

2nd Quarter Fundraising News For Mitchell and Hayworth in AZ CD 5

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In what has to be one of the most explosive developments in the Arizona political landscape this cycle, Harry Mitchell racked up over $565K in contributions to his campaign this quarter, bringing his total for the cycle to over $779K. This total is extraordinary in two respects: it far outstrips the fundraising of any other … Read more

Rep. Pete Hoekstra Seems to Act Like Congress is Co-Equal Branch

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In what can only be described as a Constitutional officer seeming to think about actually doing his duty, Pete Hoekstra sent a confidential, and thus possibly somewhat candid, letter to President Bush. (Download 20060709hoekstra.pdf) Hoekstra, who is the chair of House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, expressed concern about several issues, but the one burning … Read more

Drinking Liberally 7/13

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It’s time once again for all good Liberals to Drink! Come on down to the venerable Shanty on 4th Avenue at the Underpass starting at 6pm, and meet some fine folks for some good conversation and good beer (or whatever libation makes your lips flap). Bill, the proprietor of the Shanty is now catering our … Read more