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Trump Voters Dismayed That He Has Not Done What They Wanted Him to Do
August 8, 2026
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Over the last month, people who, despite the history, current events, and high crimes and misdemeanors, thought it would be a swell idea to give Donald Trump the keys to the White House again, are expressing their dismay that he has gone back on his campaign promises to bring prices down, get involved in forever … Read more
What Is a Competitive District?
August 6, 2026
What is a competitive district? The easiest way to define this is as a district where either major party has an opportunity to win. Or put more negatively, a competitive district is one that is not “safe” for one party or the other to win; in a safe (uncompetitive) district, the race is essentially over … Read more
A Vital Dialog with Nobel-Winning Economist Daron Acemoglu on How We Ensure AI Doesn’t Destroy Liberal Democratic Capitalism
August 5, 2026
I’m a great admirer of economist Daron Acemoglu, having read several of his books, papers, and articles, and listened to many of his public lectures, and I find that he is one of the clearest thinkers on the road ahead for capitalist free market that retains control by a liberal democracy. He is one of … Read more
If Morrow Was Not on the Ballot, Haley Stevens would Probably Be the Michigan Senate Nominee This Morning
August 5, 2026
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Before delving into the commentary, let’s give credit and congratulations to Democratic Socialist Dr. Abdul El-Sayed for his less-than-one-point victory in the Michigan Senate Primary over Pragmatic Progressive House Representative Haley Stevens, the candidate with an actual progressive voting track record. A gifted politician who knows how to deliver speeches and strike many of the … Read more
Watch Citizens Clean Elections Commission debates for General Election 2026
August 4, 2026
The AZ Citizens Clean Elections Commission just posted the schedule for their upcoming debates heading into the General Election on November 3, 2026. In order to keep Arizona purple we need a good voter turnout for the Democrats and Independents. Here’s the latest statewide voter registration numbers from AZ Sec. of State website: Republicans 1,523,886 … Read more
Colorado Is No. 1 in Education. Arizona Is No. 43. Here’s Why.
August 4, 2026
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According to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, Colorado ranks first overall, third in higher education, and ninth in Pre-K–12 education. Arizona ranks 43rd overall, 22nd in higher education, and 45th in Pre-K–12. Eight years ago, before Jared Polis became governor, Colorado ranked 18th nationally. Today, it sits at the top. In a … Read more
For Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz, Being Superintendent of Public Instruction is Always About Putting Students First
August 4, 2026
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When the Blog for Arizona first asked 35-year career educator Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz why she wanted to be the next Superintendent of Public Instruction, she replied: “I actually have about a million reasons because that’s about how many children we have in the state of Arizona in public education, and every single one of … Read more
If Elected to the Arizona Corporation Commission, Jonathon Hill will Follow Ethical Standards and a Commitment to Transparency
August 3, 2026
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A government organization that prioritizes fossil fuels over clean, renewable energy and energy-efficiency standards. A government organization whose members feel they do not have to be transparent to the people they serve regarding policies that raise utility rates. A government organization whose members are openly supported by corporate lobbyists and the fringe and reactionary White … Read more
