Star coverage of Obama health care speech worst in state

by David SafierI read the Star this morning, then I looked at the AZ Republic and East Valley Trib's websites. The only one that has a seriously slanted anti-Obama coverage of last night's health care speech is the Star. Star, front page, above-the-fold story: "Case for health care tests leadership." It's from the NY Times, … Read more

What he said too?

by David SafierJoe Scarborough — yes, the conservative Morning Joe guy — sounds a little fed up with his own party, based on a string of twitter feeds. [Truth in advertising: I don't know Twitter from a hole in the wall. I believe these are Scarborough's tweets. If I'm wrong, someone a bit more tweet-savvy … Read more

What he said, Sunday edition, part 2

by David SafierBill Moyer is pretty disgusted with the level of dialogue in the country right now — emphasis on right. If you prefer, you can read the transcript here.

What she said, Sunday edition

by David SafierSarah Garrecht Gassen of the Star wrote laid it all out in a terrific op ed, combining her personal battles to get adequate coverage from her health care insurance with her wealth of information and skills as an essayist. It's a must read. I know what it's like to be powerless. And I … Read more

What he said, part 2

by David SafierDifferent "he" this time — John Harwood — same feeling. You can't say it much better than this. Be sure to make it all the way to the end. It's only 37 seconds.