by David Safier I'd heard buzz about this, but now I know it's true, 'cause I read it in the Star's Political Notebook. Daniel Scarpinato is moving up, from the spokesman for the Republicans in the State House to the regional communications officer for the National Republican Congressional Committee. Daniel has been a friend of … Read more
by David Safier It's a jaw-dropping twofer for Trent Franks, and the second jaw-dropper is worse than the first. Earlier, Franks said during a House Judiciary hearing on the National Right-To-Carry Reciprocity Act, "In Arizona sometimes to gain office you have to have shot someone." He immediately said, "I'm joking, of course." Which, I suppose, … Read more
by David Safier During a Judiciary hearing in the House, Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN), while discussing a gun bill up for consideration, said, half joking, "I know in Arizona you have to have a gun." Instead of offering a clarification of our gun laws ("No, Representative Cohen, you do not have to own a gun … Read more
by David Safier Here's the official White House photo. UPDATE: More pics from Gabby's Facebook page.
by David Safier At a Yuma town hall Wednesday, McCain was asked about the ATF's Fast and Furious program, and of course he said heads should roll, as high up the chain of command as possible. But then he decided to adlib, and by mistake, good sense came out. . . . also we have … Read more