Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Fox News reporter Shepard Smith is often the lone voice of reason and rationality at Fox News. I am surprised that he still has a job. In this clip Shep talks about the rising level of unhinged extremism and hatred in the viewer e-mails he reads. Maybe he should have a talk … Read more
by David SafierOK, that headline isn't actually breaking news, and it isn't entirely accurate. But it's as close to the truth, or closer, than the impression left by the headline and first 3 paragraphs of Rob O'Dell's front page story in the Star, Letcher promotes 3, hires new aide: Spending is needed, he says, even … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Gallup has a new poll out which asked the burning question, "Who is the main person who speaks for the Republican Party today?" Top response: No opinion 37% Next top response: No one 14% That's 51% of respondents who cannot readily identify who is the main person who speaks for the Republican … Read more
by David SafierI rarely make it all the way through a Charles Krauthammer column. The newspaper always seems to get torn before I get to the end of it, or I click away because I fear for the safety of my computer screen. So I was thankful to Talking Points Memo for pointing out this … Read more
by David SafierIt was a solemn, bipartisan moment at the state legislature. A bust of the late Jake Flake was unveiled. Flake was known as a gentleman in the legislature, and people on both sides of the aisle spoke warmly about him. But first came Al Melvin. According to Daniel Scarpinato's blog, [Melvin] didn’t mention … Read more