Yes, we did
by David Safier A perfect bill? Far from it. But the moment is historic. Last night's vote for health care reform is a continuation of Medicare and Medicaid, both of which gave health care to those whose need was greatest. Now, the rest of the population have been included. We'll find out how many people … Read more
Health care reform an historic moment in American history
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Remember when Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC) boastfully proclaimed last year that health care reform would be President Obama's "Waterloo"? In demented Sen. DeMint's analogy, President Obama was the defeated Emperor Napoleon. Napoleon was defeated at Waterloo in 1815 by the British army led by the Duke of Wellington, and the Prussian army … Read more
The Republicans’ Waterloo?
by David Safier I think this health care bill is bad politically for Republicans. But I didn't say "Waterloo." David Frum did. Listen to this clip. This may be the talk going on behind the scenes among the savvy R politicians and strategists. My favorite line: "How do you tell seniors we're going to put … Read more
I report, you decide
by David Safier Today's email from Gabrielle Giffords: I have decided to vote for health insurance reform because it fundamentally is the right thing to do. Today's email from Jonathan Paton: This bill is a disaster for America. Also from Paton in the Weekly, as a statement of general principle: [Arizona] citizens need to learn … Read more
The power of persistent blogging
by David Safier At this moment, Brad Friedman of Bradblog is my hero. He's a long time, ardent supporter of election integrity and election reform who has done more to bring the topic to national attention than anyone I know of. But this isn't about election integrity. It's about ACORN. You all know about the … Read more
The coming week – legislative edition
Posted by Craig McDermott Just a little agenda reading while waiting for the health care reform theater vote in the House… As usual, all info gathered from the website of the Arizona legislature, except where noted, and subject to change without notice… Committee activity on the House side – – On Monday, Rules will meet … Read more
In Memoriam: Stewart L. Udall
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: A favorite son of Southern Arizona and a champion for the environment has died. Stewart L. Udall was preceded in death by his brother and Southern Arizona legend Morris K. Udall (pictured together at right). Stewart L. Udall: An untiring voice for nature: Stewart L. Udall, the first Arizonan appointed to the … Read more
Meet blog troll Nanny Knows Best
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Some of you may have noticed a new name leaving comments to posts under the handle Nanny Knows Best. As he knows, the editors of this blog receive information about the source of comments posted here. Somebody has failed to fully disclose. Nanny Knows Best is a British blogger Nanny Knows Best. … Read more
