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
One of Tucson’s treasures, Sheila Tobias, gives her view of the prospect of Sara Palin as President of the United States:
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Today was the day that John McCain said he would reveal his "detailed plan" for the U.S. economy. McCain, however, gave few new details of his economic proposals and instead used his speech to take political pot shots at his opponent, Barack Obama. McCain Fires at Obama Over Economy Mr. McCain painted … Read more