Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Rachel Maddow dares to go where the political media in Arizona fear to tread. Rachel Maddow explains who actually wrote Arizona's "papers please" anti-immigrant law — and surprise, surprise — it wasn't Sen. Russell Pearce (R-Mesa). Per usual, ol' Russell sponsors regressive bills written by right-wing extremist think tanks and organizations. What … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Former Senate Minority (and Majority) Leader Alfredo Gutierrez and Sen. John Huppenthal, a cosponsor of SB 1070 (and candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction), debated the new "papers please" anti-immigration law on Harball with Chris Matthews on Monday. Somebody sent Huppenthal to MSNBC with a single talking point to keep parroting, and … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: For those of you concerned that the GOP insane clown posse of the Arizona Legislature will simply use the one cent sales tax increase on the ballot in the May special election to pay for the corporate welfare tax-giveaway plan of House Speaker Kirk Adams (R-Mesa), Monday brought a bit of good … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Howard Fischer reports Phoenix man begins steps to put migrant law to vote: A former Phoenix City Council candidate took the first steps Monday to have the fate of the new law aimed at illegal immigrants decided by Arizona voters. Jon Garrido picked up the necessary paperwork at the Secretary of State's … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: At the Arizona Democratic Party Spring State Committee Meeting in Tucson last Saturday, candidates were given an opportunity to speak. Everyone was surprised when Randy Parraz was introduced as a candidate for the U.S. Senate. Since when? Turns out that Randy Parraz officially declared his candidacy on Monday. H/t to Arizona Guardian. … Read more

by David Safier I was somewhat pleased when I saw the Star headline this morning on a story about Senate Republicans filibustering debate on the financial reform bill: Senate fails to OK potent Wall Street regs; Dems press on Not bad, I thought. It doesn't quite make the Dems look like pathetic losers who can't … Read more

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I wonder whether these are the same millions Buzz Mills intends to spend on his campaign for governor? Howard Fischer has the dirt on political neophyte and self-financed millionaire Republican candidate for governor, Buzz Mills. Court records: Gov candidate defrauded partner | eastvalleytribune.com: Gubernatorial hopeful Owen Buz Mills defrauded a business partner … Read more