Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Sen. John McCain's best friend forever (BFF) – shhh! Don't tell Phil Gramm, he thinks he is – added some more choice criticism of the Club for Growth conservatives in the New York Times today G.O.P. Debate – A Broader Party or a Purer One? Senator Lindsay Graham, Republican of South Carolina, … Read more
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