Clinton on Education
February 7, 2008
by David Safier Yesterday, I posted a summary of Obamaâs education agenda. Today itâs Clintonâs turn. You can read about her proposals on the Improving Our Schools page on her website. For more detailed information, follow the âHillaryâs Plansâ links. I have to say, Clintonâs bold, innovative program for education surprised me, in a good
Drinking Liberally Welcomes Councilman Steve Leal
February 6, 2008
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
Shift Happens, Rethinking Education
February 6, 2008
Watch this… Now take a look at this map. Freak out. Hyperventilate. Now, join the conversation.
Obama on Education
February 6, 2008
by David Safier This is my first post about the candidatesâ positions and proposals on education. The federal governmentâs role in public education is less in the U.S. than in lots of other countries, where there is often a nationwide curriculum and lots of national control. We have decided that the states and local communities
What the Super Primaries Tell Me
February 6, 2008
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
Calling It… For Clinton
February 5, 2008
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.
Hangin’ Ten at Nimbus
February 5, 2008
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
Bushâs DOA Budget: Education
February 5, 2008
by David Safier Just a quick post today, because itâs all elections all the time for me. Everyone assumes that Bushâs proposed budget will be Dead on Arrival when it gets to Congress, but the budget he sent to the Hill is his wish list. So letâs see what Bush wishes for in education. Based
