Gunnigle signature sprint – not a fluke
March 27, 2022
Over a period of about 21 hours, a Democratic candidate for Maricopa County Attorney, Julie Gunnigle, exceeded the 4289 (electronic) signatures that were required for her to be in the ballot in August. This was a shock to many, since the resignation of County Attorney Alister Adel had come as a surprise, and the need … Read more
Fake Electors and Future Felons of Arizona
March 27, 2022
AZMirror’s Kira Lerner posted a list of all 83 fake electors, including those hailing from Arizona. We’ve covered them previously, but Kira dug up a bit more biographical information about some of those who are less-well known that is worth republishing. Great journalism, Kira! ARIZONA (11) Nancy Cottle*: Cottle is the first vice president of … Read more
Political Calendar: Week of March 27, 2022
March 27, 2022
Send notices of your events to blogforarizona@gmail.com. Editor’s Note: Due to the covid-19 coronavirus pandemic and CDC recommendations for social distancing, events are being cancelled or postponed to later dates. We are doing our best to update the calendar, but you should check with event organizers prior to attending any event to confirm the status. … Read more
Arizona’s 2022 State-Wide Citizens’ Initiatives
March 26, 2022
Pima County Democratic Party has put together a list of the voter initiatives currently gathering signatures, along with recommendations on which ones to support. Prevent Cruelty to Farm Animals – Support Petition Serial Number: I-01-2022 Signatures Due: July 27, 2022 Prohibits farm owners from knowingly confining certain animals for consumption in a cruel manner and … Read more
Mark Brnovich Exploits a Manufactured Immigration Crisis for Political Advantage in His Bid for a Senate Seat
March 26, 2022
If you were stunned and disgusted by Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s unprecedented, sloppy and misleading, inaccurate, legally absurd, and historically misinformed stunt opinion on the powers of the states’ governments to “make war” on our border with Mexico, you are certainly not alone – but you may not comprehend even half of Brnovich’s perfidy … Read more
Demand That Governor Ducey Veto This Illegal Jim Crow 2.0 Voter Suppression Bill (Updated)
March 26, 2022
I have been registered to vote in Arizona for some 45 years. I have voted in every primary and general election. I have run for precinct committeman and been elected on numerous occasions over these years. Now the MAGA/QAnon cult Big Lie election conpiracy theorists want me to provide proof of citizenship, and force me … Read more
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego Nominated for the Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award
March 26, 2022
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Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego has been nominated for the Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award. It's an honor to be nominated amongst some truly impressive women from across the U.S. Thank you to @LaphonzaB & the team at @emilyslist for the opportunity. No Arizonan has won this award— let's change that. Voting starts TODAY & ends … Read more
Justice Clarence Thomas Must Resign or Be Impeached For Not Recusing From A Case In Order To Protect His Wife’s Role In The January 6 Insurrection
March 25, 2022
Earlier this month, “Silent” Clarence Thomas had some thoughts at an event hosted by former Republican U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch’s foundation. Justice Thomas slams cancel culture, ‘packing’ Supreme Court: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said he’s concerned efforts to politicize the court or add additional justices may erode the institution’s credibility. Thomas, the most … Read more
