Blog for Arizona Linked From U.K. Guardian (blog)

by David Safier McCain’s homes are big news right now, which means his “ranch” is news as well. Guardian, U.K., blogger Oliver Burkeman wrote about the McCain Homes in his Campaign Diary. And when he got to the part about the Sedona property at the end of his list, here’s what he wrote: All of … Read more

FactCheck.org: McCain’s Rezco ad is false and misleading

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: When the Obama campaign seized the opening that John McCain provided them with his gaffe of not knowing how many homes he owns, his campaign, in typical McNasty fashion, responded with a personal attack McCain Spokesman’s Retort: Obama Lives in "a Frickin’ Mansion": "We’re delighted to have a real estate debate with … Read more

McCain’s “housing crisis” has got legs!

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: John McCain’s "housing crisis" appears to be the gaffe that just keeps on giving for the media.  On Friday, the Washington Post ran this style article Take the McCain House Tour! which provides a link to a virtual tour of the McCain McMansions. (Hat tip to Americablog.com for the screen shot). On … Read more

Rio Nuevo or Bust

By Michael Bryan I’ve been hearing a lot of hostility to Rio Nuevo from conservatives of late. Perhaps much of it is merely conservatives seeing an opening to attack the liberally-dominated Tucson City Council based on the legitimate criticism of how Rio Nuevo funds have been spent so far. Such criticism of implementation is certainly … Read more