Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Jim Pederson, former Arizona Democratic Party chairman and a candidate for U.S. Senate in 2006, has been "exploring" running for governor. Pederson tests the waters with this recent guest opinion in the East Valley Tribune Pursue better choices for state budget By Jim Pederson, Commentary – 4.18.09 I cannot stand quietly by … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: It's rare that I ever reference something from the wingnut blog Sonoran Alliance but they had a whiny post by Chewie Shofir that is worth a mention. The wingnuts are upset that all around nice guy Rep. Bill Konopnicki "was very unprofessional" and "used extremely rude language" towards Sen. Russell Pearce aka "Cut … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: From the Arizona Republic Political Insider: Senate inaction proving costly: Rep. Jack Brown, D-St. Johns, made a rare floor speech Tuesday to mark the 100th day of the legislative session. Brown, the longest-serving lawmaker, noted that the Legislature is setting several records – as in a record number of bills not being … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Legislature's self-imposed 100 day deadline to complete its work in this session has come and gone and still there is no state budget in sight. All other legislative work has backed up in a log-jam as a result of the budget impasse. (This is a blessing in disguise). Oh sure, … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Press Release from the Arizona Democratic Party: 'No Plan' Jan lets others do the talkingArizonans growing tired of Governor Brewer dodging the issues Gov. Jan Brewer brought her 'spinning wheels' tour to Scottsdale Wednesday night where, according to the Arizona Guardian, she left the heavy lifting to staffer Tom Manos. Brewer … Read more