Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Democratic National Committee's Organizing for America arm is launching radio spots praising two centrist Arizona congresswomen for "taking on the lobbyists and the special interests and standing up for us and our families" and "working every day to make sure we have affordable quality health care." AZ/DC Blog: DNC ads praise … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Blue Dog Democrats got elected to office on the strength of progressive party activists and union members walking, phone banking, and contributing money and material to their campaigns (often suppressing their concerns over supporting a Democrat who self-identifies as "conservative"). You don't show gratitude to your supporters by biting the hand that … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: What a difference a year makes. And the electorate to which he is trying to appeal (in this case, rabid GOP primary voters in Arizona). BarbinMD at Daily Kos posts this helpful reminder That Was Then, This Is Now, McCain Edition: [On Monday] John McCain said: … he'll oppose Supreme Court nominee … Read more
by David SafierI've spend a fair number of words criticizing Giffords, both for her vague stand on health care reform and for some of the roadblocks she and other Blue Dogs have erected in its path. So in fairness, I'm going to give Giffords a chance to speak for herself, though a column that just … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Tuesday kicks off the fifth week of the Special Session with a pledge and pray session, followed by Senate President Bob "Bluto" Burns trying to find two more Republican senators to get to 16 votes for the GOP budget in the Senate. Burns has stated that he will continue to try to … Read more