National Presidential Caucus

Link: National Presidential Caucus. This is a great idea. Let’s have a say (even if a non-delegate determinative one) before Iowa kicks off. On December 7th, caucuses for both parties all around the nation will determine whom they think should be our nominees. No waiting for Iowa to tell us who the front-runners are. I … Read more

BeeTraying Arizona’s Constitution

Does anyone honestly believe that Tim Bee needs $134K and growing to explore the idea of a running for Congress? Bee’s spin doctors are trying to sell the idea that his ‘exploration’ involves seeing if he can raise enough to be competitive with Gabby before he announces. That’s not the purpose of an exploratory committee, … Read more

Flush Tucson’s ‘Toilet to Tap’ Proposition 200

There are a lot of people lining up to tell you to vote NO on Prop 200. Just about the entire economic and political elite of Pima County have come down against it. Personally, I can’t think of a better reason to vote for it. Literally. I really can’t think of any better reason to … Read more

The Return of Friday Dog Blogging: Charlie Schweikert

The love of a good dog knows no politics. Just consider the saga of little Charlie Schweikert. Charlie is employed by the Maricopa County Treasurer’s office as office counselor and cheerleader. He defuses bad days and turns down the volume on taxpayer disputes. And all he asks in return is a few treats, a scratch … Read more