Republicans Fight Among Themselves in LD 23; Eric Kurland may Benefit
September 13, 2020
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This has been a great week for LD 23 State House Democratic Nominee Eric Kurland Not only has a poll, that the Kurland Campaign paid for, show the Scottsdale Democrat as the first or second choice of a sizable (winning) plurality of the district, but the Republicans have not finished their acrimonious primary contest. Joseph … Read more
Joan Greene and Delina DiSanto offer better visions for their Congressional Districts than Andy Biggs and Paul Gosar
September 13, 2020
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Andy Biggs and Paul Gosar are not fit to serve in the House of Representatives. First, they said no to 9/11 First Responders by voting against aid for them. Then they said no to the Constitution when they voted against impeachment, saying it was okay, Donald Trump betrayed his oath of office. During the current … Read more
Lesson from a teacher: Vote YES on Prop. 208, Invest In Ed
September 13, 2020
Back in 2008-2009, Arizona was slammed by the impact of our national recession. Leaders had to determine the best and most efficient ways of balancing our state budget. Our governor, Doug Ducey, decided to put this massive load on the backs of our children and teachers. Public education – both K-12 and higher education – … Read more
Don’t Get Me Started on the GOP’s Failure to Help Americans!
September 13, 2020
Well, it happened again! I was about to finish up a post looking at a positive aspect of Arizona politics, when the Governor had to weigh in on the effect of inaction by the U.S. Congress on the states’ inability to extend supplemental unemployment benefits for millions of jobless Americans affected by the coronavirus pandemic. … Read more
Fascism Alert: Roger Stone Advises Donald Trump To Do a Coup d’État
September 13, 2020
Donald Trump brought his “covid super-spreader” carnival show to Nevada on Saturday, defying local authorities by holding a Saturday night rally in tiny Minden after his initial plan to hold one in Reno was stopped out of concern it would have violated coronavirus health guidelines. Trump pushes into Nevada, questions integrity of election: Unleashing 90-plus minutes … Read more
Political Calendar: Week of September 13, 2020
September 13, 2020
The Political Calendar is posted on Sundays. Please send us notice of your political events prior to the Sunday before your event 7 days would be most helpful). See the calendar icon in the right-hand column of the blog page for easy access to the calendar. Send notices of your events to blogforarizona@gmail.com. Note: For … Read more
It’s Still The Economy, Stupid
September 11, 2020
James Carville was right in 1992, and he still is today: “It’s the economy, stupid.” After Democrats in the House passed the HEROES Act back in May, the “Grim Reaper” of the Senate legislative graveyard announced, “I don’t think we have yet felt the urgency of acting immediately. That time could develop, but I don’t think it … Read more
(UPDATED) Reopening Arizona Schools to In Person Instruction should be done with Care, Prudence, and Following the Science
September 11, 2020
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As COVID positivity indicators decline in Arizona, the drive to offer more in-person classroom options in traditional and charter public schools has intensified. Please click here to see what districts are planning to do over the next several weeks. While the wish for everything to return to normal for public education is understandable, people should … Read more
