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Lawless Republicans engage in witness intimidation and obstruction of Congress for ‘Dear Leader’
October 23, 2019
Above Photo: Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., at podium, speaks during a news conference in the Capitol Visitor Center outside the Laura Cooper, deputy assistant secretary of defense, deposition related to the House’s impeachment inquiry on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images Remember the Brooks Brother Riot to disrupt election canvassers in Miami-Dade … Read more
Ambassador William Taylor brings receipts: a quid pro quo direct line to Donald Trump
October 23, 2019
In the Watergate scandal, White House counsel John Dean had a photographic memory and near total recall of events in delivering his devastating testimony before Congress. The Nixon tapes later confirmed John Dean’s testimony in astonishing detail. Ambassador William Taylor may not have John Dean’s photographic memory, but he does appear to have near total … Read more
Second Circuit appears skeptical of Trump’s assertion of absolute immunity from criminal process
October 23, 2019
The fight over access to President Donald Trump’s tax returns and financial records in the possession of his accounting firm, Mazars USA, will be fast-tracked to the Supreme Court in time for a decision in this term, under an agreement struck Monday between Trump’s attorneys and the Manhattan District Attorney in New York. Manhattan DA, Trump … Read more
Where is the Great Dealmaker? Not in the White House.
October 23, 2019
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Over the last few days, commentary pieces in the Washington Post and New York Times have noted that the President’s reputation as a great dealmaker is overrated. His reputation as a huckster and charlatan who successfully reneges on deals is secure and on the mark. As the two writers in those articles pointed out, the … Read more
Kathy Knecht wants to bring Balance to Arizona Government.
October 23, 2019
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As an independent candidate for the State Senate Seat in Legislative District 21, Kathy Knecht came historically close to winning the 2018 race against Republican incumbent Rick Gray. Finding a home in the Democratic Party, Ms. Knecht, a recognized local community and educator advocate, has launched a bid to become one of the two State … Read more
ASARCO Workers: Resource Fair, Info Town Halls & Community Support for Strikers
October 22, 2019
More than 1700 members from eight labor unions are on strike against ASARCO and Grupo Mexico. These workers haven’t had a raise in 10 years. Under ASARCO/Grupo Mexico’s best and final offer some workers still wouldn’t get a raise, while others will be shortchanged due to rising health insurance costs. The Pima Area Labor Federation … Read more
The epic media fail of the 2016 campaign is being repeated in 2020
October 22, 2019
Last month there were some little noticed ominous headlines that appeared to indicate that Donald Trump was following through on his campaign rallying cry to prosecute his 2016 political opponent, Hillary Clinton, to “lock her up.” The Washington Post and CNN reported the State Department steps up email probe of dozens of former Hillary Clinton … Read more
Jonathan Mosher Will Bring Progressive Reforms to Pima County Attorney
October 22, 2019
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Career prosecutor and victim advocate Jonathan Mosher of Tucson, who has convicted many killers and violent offenders, is running as a Democrat for Pima County attorney. He supports “smart criminal justice reform” including measures such as: Diverting nonviolent drug users to treatment instead of prison. Decriminalizing marijuana while keeping roads and kids safe. Abolishing the … Read more
