Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Over the years I have come to appreciate just how much Senator Ted Kennedy is by far the most effective member of Congress. If you need information or assistance with the federal government, Ted Kennedy’s office delivers. I cannot say the same for our two Arizona senators, McCain and Kyl. Uncle Teddy … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: With the Democratic National Convention getting underway today in Denver, I thought it might be fun to take a sneak peak at what the Republican National Convention has in store for next week. The GOP has selected former New York Mayor Rudy "a noun, a verb and 9/11" Giuliani, and notorious cross-dresser … Read more
Posted by AzBlue Meanie: John McCain has been mocked in the media for his morning ritual of taking a nine vehicle secret service caravan to the local Starbucks in Sedona for his cup of cappuccino. Los Angeles Times ("A nine-car motorcade took him to a nearby Starbucks early in the morning, where he ordered a … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Susan Eisenhower, granddaughter of President Dwight David Eisenhower, published this opinion in The National Interest. An excerpt from her opinion: I have decided I can no longer be a registered Republican. For the first time in my life I announced my support for a Democratic candidate for the presidency, in February of … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Washington Post awhile back published a useful chart comparing the Obama tax plan to the McCain tax plan. Obama and McCain Tax Proposals – washingtonpost.com The McCain tax plan, which promises a continuation of the Bush tax plan plus additional tax cuts, is designed to benefit the wealthiest Americans. It will … Read more