AZ Congressional Delegation

Barber’s June 19 Media Release on his “Border Security” bill vote

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by David Safier

After reading comments on my Dear Representative Barber post stating incorrectly that Barber hadn't explained his civil contempt vote against Attorney General Holder, I posted his Media Release explaining his vote. I've also received comments saying Barber hasn't explained his vote for letting the Border Patrol skirt some environmental laws. In fact, Barber put out a Media Release about that vote June 19, which you can read below the fold. So far as I know, he has not published any other comments on the bill, though he has been meeting with constituents around the area discussing his recent votes.

Dear Representative Barber,

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by David Safier Dear Representative Barber, I write this as someone who expended a bit of sweat and treasure in your recent campaign and plan to do so again between now and November. I'm a supporter, but a more cautious supporter today than I was a few days ago. Your two recent votes, one risking … Read more

Al Melvin, tell us what you really think about the Tucson Weekly

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by David Safier If memory serves, awhile back Cap'n Al Melvin berated a cafe owner for allowing the free Tucson Weekly in his establishment. Has the Cap'n forgotten his old grudge? The Range posted this tweet from Melvin: OK, we all know the Star and the Republic are blatantly pinko publications. But what about the … Read more

Three Sonorans joins FOX News Latino and discourages voting

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by Pamela Powers Hannley Local firebrand blogger D.A. Morales (AKA the Three Sonorans), who was ousted from the TucsonCitizen.com for his "reckless disregard for the truth," has joined FOX News Latino. Judging by FOX News' reputation… well, you get the picture. Except for Republicans Attorney General Tom Horne, Former State Senate President Russell Pearce, and … Read more