Governor Katie Hobbs Calls for Writing a New Chapter in Arizona’s History
Despite heightened security and a small group of off-ground protestors at the Arizona State Capitol today, it was a day of renewal, new opportunities, and celebration at the ceremonial inaugurations of Governor Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, Attorney General Kris Mayes, Treasurer Kimberly Yee, and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne. All five … Read more
Second Verse, Same As the First: ‘Never Kevin’ McCarthy Humiliated Three More Times By His Own Party
Permanent musical accompaniment, Burning Down the House by the Talking Heads. Kevin McCarthy reminds me of Wile E. Coyote – how many times does this fool have to fail before he realizes that he is never going to capture his elusive goal? Apparently he is going to need a few more anvils dropped on his … Read more
Meet the Candidates for AZ Democratic Party Chair in Person
h/t to Shanna Leonard for compiling this schedule. Opportunities to connect with ADP Chair Candidates Candidate Date Time Location How to connect Steve Gallardo Friday January 6 9:00 AM – 10:30 Pima County Dem office Sign up: Coffee w/ Candidate for Chair of the AZ Democratic Party – Steve Gallardo › Yolanda Saturday, January 7 11:00 … Read more
Once, Twice, Three Times Humiliated ‘Never Kevin’ McCarthy Schemes To Rig The Next Vote
Well that was fun for politics geeks. “Never Kevin” McCarthy was humiliated by his own party not once, not twice, but three times by the GQP House Freedom (sic) Caucus – more accurately described as the GQP House Fascist Caucus – formerly known as the Tea Party Caucus. They are concurrently the Sedition Caucus and … Read more
Hakeem Jeffries Should See If There Are Six House Republicans Out There Who Want to Become Democrats
One party leader is close to becoming the next Speaker of the House in the United States Congress and it is not Kevin McCarthy. In a humiliating and stinging defeat, the Trumpist enabler is apparently still not good enough for the 20 fringe MAGA Republicans (like January 6 insurrectionist supporters and resident low lives Lauren … Read more
Viet Nam Vet Stands Up for Our First Amendment Rights in Wickenburg, AZ
Ed.: I think everyone here might find this dustup between an anonymous homeowner and his town’s cops as amusing as I did. What follows is the homeowner’s own write-up of the controversy. In Wickenburg, Arizona, a small town of less than 9,000 about 80 miles northwest of Phoenix, a homeowner erected a sign in his yard … Read more
‘Never Kevin’ McCarthy Will Not Be Elected Speaker Of The House On The First Ballot Today
Update to AZ Rep. Andy Biggs To Challenge Kevin McCarthy For Speaker And To Divide The GQP. It increasingly appears that “Traitor” Kevin McCarthy, the soulless leader of the 147 Republican lawmakers who still objected to the election results even after the Capitol attack on January 6, does not have the votes to be elected … Read more
