Star continues to Speak No Evil about McCain
by David Safier The Star has an almost perfect record for avoiding stories that might put John McCain in a bad light. If a tree in the political forest falls on McCain's record or his credibility, no one in Southern Arizona hears it from the Star. Advertisement Here's the latest example. Yesterday I put together … Read more
Huppenthal is still the same deer in the headlights
by David Safier I posted a few days ago about Senator and Ed Supe candidate Huppenthal being taken to school by some high school journalists who had done their homework and asked him questions he wasn't prepared for. That he showed such disrespect for the people who he wants to oversee as Ed Supe is … Read more
Candidate challenges: updates
Posted by Craig McDermott Update to the update at the end of the post… There were a number of challenges to state-level candidates filed last week, and they are starting to be heard in court. The complete list of challenges, from the Secretary of State's office, here. Going down the list – Tom Gordon, GOP … Read more
SB 1070 Update: U.S. Conference of Mayors Condemns SB 1070
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Associated Press reports Mayors group condemns Arizona immigration law: The U.S. Conference of Mayors approved two resolutions Monday condemning Arizona’s new immigration law and asking Congress to overhaul federal immigration policies. The estimated 200 mayors at the conference approved the resolutions on a voice vote, but there was some opposition to … Read more
A Tale of Two Press Releases
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Blog for Arizona receives numerous press releases from campaigns and organizations. Most are fundraising pleas that we will not publish. We exercise discretion with the other press releases we decide to post. I generally look for substantive releases over puffery. Substance over style. Keep this in mind. Which brings me to two press releases … Read more
Robocall with voice activation
by David Safier Has anyone else gotten one of these calls? It was from something like the Policemen's Widows and Orphans Fund — I didn't really catch the name — asking for money. A very personable male voice launched into the pitch, but it didn't feel quite right. He didn't ask me how I was … Read more
Tell the Tucson City Council: Do not refer proposed City Charter changes to the November 2010 ballot
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Pamela asked in a comment why this blog has not addressed the proposed charter changes to the City of Tucson Charter. Short answer, it is because the proposed changes have been the subject of much discussion and much division within the Pima County Democratic Party in recent weeks. I was waiting upon an … Read more
