Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Senator Edward Kennedy fires up the crowd at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado on Monday August 25, 2008 at the Pepsi Center. "I've described Ted Kennedy as the last lion of the Senate…He remains the single most effective member of the Senate if you want to get results." — Sen. … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: "A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes." — Mark Twain There was a time in this country when Democrats and Republicans could disagree with one another philosophically about public policy in reality-based arguments. (Watch some old Meet The Press episodes from the 1960s … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: A verdict is expected today in the case of Sen. John Huppenthal, R-Chandler, who is facing criminal misdemeanor changes stemming from the removal of a 2008 campaign sign targeting him. Verdict expected in case involving Ariz. lawmaker Justice of the Peace Pro Tem Daniel Washburn for the Maricopa County court in Chandler … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Republic today published this letter to the editor An open letter to Sen. John McCain: Dear Sen. McCain, I'm requesting your help in the health care debate. Opponents of President Barack Obama's plan have publicly called him a Nazi. Using this word puts all discourse into the arena of hate … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona House and Senate reconvene at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, beginning the eighth week of the Special Session. The Arizona Capitol Times reports that there has been no progress since 5-way talks began last Friday. The Accidental Governor has until the end of Wednesday to either sign or veto the budget … Read more