Posted By AzBlueMeanie: I have never considered Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and George Voinovich (R-OH) as "moderate" Republicans, but if the conservative Politico blog wants to suggest that they are I will play along for purposes of this report. Republicans feud over Specter: Faced with a high-profile defection and the prospect of political irrelevance in … Read more
by David SafierA January 22 article in the Star talked about Brewer' swearing in as guv. Remember this? During her inaugural address, Brewer said Arizona will move ahead with its own stimulus program, rather than wait for federal money to trickle down. But she offered no details on what that plan will include. While we … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: One of my favorite bloggers, Jon Perr at crooksandliars.com, reports today on the National Council for A New America GOP Launches Second Rebranding in a Year [T]he GOP is launching a national rebranding effort. As part of its National Council for a New America, the Party of No will host public forums … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: So, on the 100th day of President Obama's first term, House Republicans once again reminded the entire nation what they have in mind when it comes to working with our especially popular president who is trying to navigate numerous crises at once. Here's what happened Wednesday on the House floor concerning the … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I lived in Minnesota for a time, so there is no way I am letting Michele Bachmann (R-MN) off the hook for being the stupidest member of Congress. Ever. I have a theory: Michele Bachmann believes that the Alaska Disasta, Sarah Palin, will have self-destructed before 2012, so she is positioning herself … Read more