Top 10 Rejected Campaign Slogans for the Don Goldwater for Governor Campaign
March 31, 2006
10. Don’t call me Barry. 9. AuH2 Who? 8. Goldwater? I thought he was dead. 7. Barry called. He’d like his name back after you’re done dragging it through the mud. Thanks. 6. Don Goldwater. Campaigning Like It’s 1964. 5. Goldwater. From District Chairman to Failed Office Seeker in 6.2 Seconds. 4. Like Len Munsil.
Open Doors Don’t Invite Criminals
March 30, 2006
There is a widespread perception that undocumented immigrants increase crime, as demostrated by the poll at the right. This is a significant factor in many people’s feeling that the social order is under threat by undocumented immigration, and is thus a major problem for any Democrat working to advance the cause of reasonable immigration reform.
Drinking Liberally
March 30, 2006
It is time to Drink Liberally once again. Liberals will be gathering this Thursday, as they do every week, to consider the state of our Union and do what the situation requires; have a drink. I just today noticed that the Drinking Liberally message board for Tucson was recieving a lot of traffic, but little
The Immigration Issue in Arizona
March 28, 2006
A Blog For Arizona Exclusive Ed. – I’m pleased to present readers with a guest essay from Karl Reiner. Karl recently published a great guest opinion in the Arizona Daily Star about the issue of immigration. I thought it was insightful and well-reasoned, but far too short. I asked Mr. Reiner if he would be
State Representative Bradley’s Eloquent Opposition to English Only
March 28, 2006
Ward Wallingford, the Chairman of AZ’s LD 28 Democratic Party wrote to district PCs the following about Rep. Bradley. It struck me as important and I wanted to pass it on to you: "The issue of immigration and English-only is being forced to the forefront by the draconian legislation at the state and national level,
Coyote Carnival
March 28, 2006
The Coyote Carnival is coming again at the begining of April. The Coyote Carnival is an guest-edited compilation of the best of Arizona’s many blogs. The mission of the Coyote is to help popularize the many great blogs produced by Arizona’s people. This month’s editor is Arizona journalist Temple Stark, who blogs at TempleStark.com and
Frame Shop: Swinging Independents and Republicans to Voting Democratic
March 27, 2006
President Jimmy Carter recomended a series of questions for those who aren’t sure how they should vote. I found these immensely well stated. You really do have to eliminate the clutter and rhetoric of the Right and pose stark contrasting values to make the choice abundantly clear: Daily Kos: Questions and Answers. "I had lunch
Un Gigante Despierta
March 27, 2006
Link: Largest Protest Ever in Los Angeles. Link: Biggest Protests in Chicago History. The GOP’s anti-immigrant rhetoric and policy proposals may be awakening a sleeping giant of the American electorate. Latinos have consistently been less engaged in politics than average, as measured by voter registration and turn-out. The GOP’s punative proposals for immigration, such as
