Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Tuesday was one of those days when you either had to laugh or cry at the utter inaneness of the Arizona legislature. The Republican insane clown possee is currently in the midst of a "special session" to benefit one of its own caucus members, Rep. Steve Yarbrough (R-Chandler), whom David Safier has … Read more
I was dismayed and saddened to learn that Kerry Martin, the 34 year old wife of Arizona Treasurer Dean Martin, died in childbirth late last night. There is little that can happen to a human being that is worse than losing a spouse. Please extend your sympathies to Dean and his family. Notes of sympathy … Read more
by David SafierI just read in the online Star that State Treasurer Dean Martin's wife, Kerry Martin, "died late Monday night following the birth at 7:31 p.m. of Austin Michael Martin." The baby, according to the article, is in “grave condition.” My heart goes out to Dean Martin and his family during this very difficult … Read more
by David SafierIf you haven't read Eugene Robinson's op ed in today's Star, comparing the world views of Obama and Cheney, you should. For my money, it's one of the best pieces of writing and analysis I've seen in a column recently. I won't try to excerpt it, because I would just end up copying … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Remember when Republicans threatened the "nuclear option" of ending the U.S. Senate practice of filibuster and cloture when Democrats held up some of President Bush's appellate court nominees? The standoff ended when the Gang of 14 signed an agreement in which seven Democrats agreed to support confirmation and seven Republicans agreed to … Read more