by David SafierI was playing doubles this morning, and my partner Karl kept hitting blistering forehands right at George, who was standing at the net. George kept hitting them right back. After a lost point, Karl turned to me and said, "Getting the ball past George is like getting sunrise past a rooster." Thought you … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR EDWARD M. KENNEDY Blue Heron Farm Chilmark, Massachusetts I wanted to say a few words this morning about the passing of an extraordinary leader, Senator Edward Kennedy. Over the past several years, I've had the honor to call Teddy a colleague, a counselor, … Read more
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