Want to be a Delegate to the Democratic Nominating Convention?

REMINDER: Delegate Selection Forms Due Thursday, Feb. 14th     The Delegate Selection process is moving quickly with the first deadline approaching fast! The Statements of Candidacy forms to become a District Level Delegate are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 14th. Whether the forms are hand delivered or sent through the mail, they … Read more

Drinking Liberally Welcomes Councilman Steve Leal

This Thursday, starting at 6pm, Drinking Liberally will be hosting Tucson Councilman Steve Leal at our weekly meeting at the Shanty on 4th Avenue. Steve is a Tucson institution. Come meet him, have a beer with him, ask him questions and learn more about city politics in an evening that most people will learn in … Read more

What the Super Primaries Tell Me

There are two main lessons I take from the Arizona primary returns: Democrats down-ticket in Arizona are in trouble in the general election because of McCain’s effective capture of the nomination, and women have flexed their political muscle – Hillary demonstrated that if you are going to be a ‘minority’ candidate running for President you … Read more

Calling It… For Clinton

At the risk of getting egg on my face from statistical anomalies, I am calling Arizona for Clinton. You can see the writing on the wall for yourself. Looking at the District level returns, I don’t see any possibility for Obama to overcome Clinton’s ~10 point advantage. The southern Arizona returns aren’t nearly strong enough. … Read more

Hangin’ Ten at Nimbus

I’m watching the returns at Nimbus in the heart of Tucson. I’m surprised by a few of the returns so far, but mostly on the Republican side. Huckabee is having a heck of a good night, especially the West Virginia near shutout of McCain. McCain got 1%! Looking at the McClatchy Arizona poll taken Jan … Read more