by David Safier From now until November, I hope to hear Democrats repeat variations of the phrase, "Let's do it because it's the right thing to do." Today's example: Terry Goddard's press release asking Jan Brewer to join him in reviving KidsCare. Because, "Abandoning children is immoral; Arizona must do the right thing." Here's the … Read more
by David Safier At 2:40 am, Giffords' Tucson office was vandalized. At 2:40 a.m., just a few hours after staff left the building after the late-night vote, the alarm system went off, said spokesman C.J. Karamargin. The panel to the front door and the glass panel alongside it were smashed out. The perpetrator likely had … Read more
by David Safier A few commenters this morning about Giffords' vote for health care. sonorandesertrat: "I have been one of Gabby's harshest critics, and I've gone round and round on these forums with people about that a fair bit. I don't think I'll agree with her on a lot of things. But health care has … Read more
by David Safier A perfect bill? Far from it. But the moment is historic. Last night's vote for health care reform is a continuation of Medicare and Medicaid, both of which gave health care to those whose need was greatest. Now, the rest of the population have been included. We'll find out how many people … Read more
by David Safier I think this health care bill is bad politically for Republicans. But I didn't say "Waterloo." David Frum did. Listen to this clip. This may be the talk going on behind the scenes among the savvy R politicians and strategists. My favorite line: "How do you tell seniors we're going to put … Read more