Cautionary Optimism: More Endorsements and Positive Polls for The Biden/Harris Ticket
September 5, 2020
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In another sign that the 2020 Election appears favorable to the Biden/Harris ticket, a new round of endorsements and poll results (especially in the battleground states) materialized over the last week. In the endorsement realm, the Biden/Harris team received the support of more Republicans disenchanted with the current Trump Administration. These included former governors like … Read more
‘Cadet Bone Spurs’ disparages the service of the U.S. Military and their families
September 4, 2020
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” – Maya Angelou In a 1999 interview, Donald J. Trump said of Senator John McCain, “He was captured. Does being captured make you a hero? I don’t know. I’m not sure.” Trump returned to this in 2015 at the Family Leadership Summit while running … Read more
Together We Can Build a Stronger Arizona for Future Generations (video)
September 4, 2020
Five years ago this month, I started my first campaign to run for the Arizona House to represent Legislative District 9.* In 2016, I ran an unabashedly progressive Clean Elections campaign based upon economic reform, equity, and public health. I promoted raising revenue by eliminating unnecessary lawsuits, tax loopholes, sweetheart deals, and corporate tax giveaways … Read more
6 candidates seeking 3 open seats on TUSD Governing Board
September 4, 2020
Three seats are up for grabs on the nonpartisan, volunteer Tucson Unified School District Governing Board. 2 term board member Kristel Foster is stepping down, as is one term member Rachael Sedgwick-Gordon, and recently appointed member Bruce Burke (filling a vacancy after resignation in October 2019 of long term member Mark Stegeman). Attorney Burke formerly … Read more
Schedule of 2020 Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates
September 3, 2020
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2020 First Presidential Debate Date: September 29, 2020, Tuesday Time: 9:00pm – 10:30pm ET Location: Cleveland, Ohio Host: Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic Health Education Campus Moderator: Chris Wallace, Fox News anchor Candidates: Former Vice President and Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden and President Donald Trump In Pew Research Center surveys conducted since 1988, three-fifths or more of voters say the debates were … Read more
Kanye West Will NOT Appear On Arizona’s Presidential Election Ballots In November, Judge Rules Today
September 3, 2020
Musician/celebrity Kanye West cannot appear on Arizona’s ballot for President in November, a judge ruled this afternoon. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott McCoy heard oral argument, questioned the attorneys for both sides, and determined that because West is registered as a Republican, he cannot petition to be on the ballot and avoid the usual … Read more
2020 Citizens Initiatives Explained at LD9 Town Hall (video)
September 3, 2020
The LD9 Town Hall on August 19 featured presentations by David Lujan of the Center for Economic Progress and Marilyn Rodriguez of Creosote Partners on the four Citizens Initiatives that have been battling in court to get on the November 2020 ballot. All four initiatives — Invest in Ed (public education funding), Smart and Safe … Read more
Your $300 federal supplemental unemployment assistance is about to run out of funds
September 3, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic continues to take a toll on employment. The Washington Post reports today, Some 881,000 people claimed jobless benefits last week as labor market continues to reel from pandemic: More than 800,000 new claims for unemployment insurance were filed last week — a sign of the coronavirus pandemic’s continued pressure on the labor … Read more
