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
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The evil spawn of Dick Cheney, his daughter and former State Department official Liz Cheney, was interviewed by Norah O'Donnell on MSNBC yesterday. Cheney's statements regarding the Bush torture program were no doubt first cleared with dear daddy and represent the official talking points of the apologists for illegal torture. This is … Read more