Editor: I asked James to reflect on his experience running a local legislative race, this is the report he filed. By James E. Lamb, Jr. Make no mistake – Tucson Democrats rejected my candidate, Ephraim Cruz. Out of seven candidates, Mr. Cruz won sixth place, only ahead of the nonexistent campaign of Gil Guerra. Yet … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Early Voting begins today, Thursday October 2, 2008. TODAY BEGINS ELECTION DAY – do not wait, get yourself to an early voting site or vote early by mail and VOTE NOW TO TAKE BACK AMERICA. I want you to take your family members, your friends and your neighbors with you to vote … Read more
by David Safier What do Al Melvin, Marilyn Zerull and David Gowan have in common? A few things, actually. They’re extreme right wing Republican candidates running for the state legislature, two in LD-26 (Melvin, Senate and Zerull, House) and one in LD-30 (Gowan, House). And their campaign consultant, strategy guru, flyer designer and talking point … Read more
by Marlene H. Phillips I was asked if I would be interested in interviewing Gold Star Families from across the country, that is, families who have lost sons and daughters fighting in Iraq, about the current presidential campaign. I have tried to capture their frustration and anger in this post. My sincere thanks to all … Read more
I take everything on Brasscheck with a bovine salt lick, but this is a straight-ahead report on Spitzer’s accusation of the Bush Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s interference with States’ efforts to combat predatory lending and Spitzer’s eventual demise by leak of secret Grand Jury evidence. Incidentally, it brings up a key component … Read more