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Ducey and Hoffman close Schools for the rest of the School Year
March 30, 2020
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It is official. Children and educators will not be attending school in person for the rest of the school year. In a joint statement released by Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent of Instruction Kathy Hoffman, they wrote: “In alignment with yesterday’s updated federal guidance, today we are announcing the extension of school closures through the … Read more
Even Conservative Columnist George Will thinks Arizona can go Blue in 2020
March 30, 2020
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Welcome, Washington Post Columnist George Will to the bandwagon of objective political observers that thinks Arizona can go blue in 2020. In a column titled “A loose brick in Republicans’ red wall,” Will pointed out several reasons included in previous reporting (like Ronald J. Hansen, Yvonne Wingett Sanchez and Pamela Ren Larson’s piece for AZ … Read more
COVID-19 is on Track to Kill Thousands in Arizona Alone
March 29, 2020
Due to the very limited testing across the country (entirely the fault of President Trump), official tallies of verified COVID-19 cases undoubtedly represent only a small fraction of the actual numbers. Arizona is dead last in per-capita testing in the nation, and has not even attempted contact tracing or active screening for infections or antibodies. For every verified case … Read more
Arizona Congressional Democratic Congressional Candidates React to the $ Two Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Bill
March 29, 2020
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The two trillion and two hundred billion dollar stimulus package that overwhelmingly passed Congress last week with near-unanimous bipartisan support is far from a perfect bill. It was a necessary compromise Democrats had to forge with corporatist Republicans to get vital assistance to the people, small business, the nation’s medical infrastructure, and soon to be … Read more
Democrats of Greater Tucson Springs to Life Online
March 29, 2020
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Democrats of Greater Tucson (“DGT”) is the only weekly forum for Democrats in Arizona. With its in-person meetings shut down, DGT has sprung to life online with an engaging new website, an informative e-newsletter, podcasts and new webinars featuring candidates for local offices, including: Steve Diamond, Democrat running for Pima County Supervisor in District 4. … Read more
No, President Trump does not have authority to impose an ‘enforceable’ federal quarantine on the tri-state region (updated)
March 29, 2020
On Friday, Mad King Donald ranted at the corona virus task force press conference he once again hijacked about how governors “should be appreciative” of the federal government, by which of course he means him, like Louis XIV of France: “L’etat c’est moi” (“I am the state”). Trump Again Bashes Governors Of Washington And Michigan Over Coronavirus: … Read more
We Miss You, Richard Elías
March 29, 2020
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Democrats are shocked and saddened about the death of Richard Elias, Chairman of the Pima County Supervisors (shown above with PCDP Executive Director, Cat Ripley). He was an effective leader, a progressive Democrat and a good-natured man who made friends easily. He died at home on Saturday, March 28, 2020. He is sorely missed. Richard … Read more
Political Calendar: Week of March 29, 2020
March 29, 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
