Trump fiddles while the global economy burns (Updated)
March 9, 2020
Oh no he didn’t … but of course he did. Trump tweets a meme of himself fiddling, drawing a comparison to Roman emperor Nero: President Trump looked serene as he rested the left side of his face against the violin. The meme showed him with his eyes closed and seemingly relaxed playing the string instrument … Read more
Warren was not the Woman Candidate that could easily beat Trump; Klobuchar was
March 8, 2020
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While many are, in the Washington Post columnist Stephen Stromberg’s words “mourning” the end of the Warren campaign, the female contender that should be receiving condolences for her stalled candidacy is Amy Klobuchar. The Minnesota Senator was truly the Goldilocks Candidate. She had the proposals that could pass Congress. She had the experience in the … Read more
The most corrupt attorney general in our history needs to be impeached and disbarred
March 8, 2020
This is a really big deal. I am not aware of any federal judge at any time having rebuked an attorney general in this way and essentially declaring that the attorney general, and by extension the Department of Justice, has no credibility before his court. William “Coverup” Barr has effectively destroyed the institution of the Department … Read more
Arizona Daily Star endorses former Vice President Joe Biden as Democratic nominee for US President
March 8, 2020
The Editorial Board of Tucson’s daily newspaper the Arizona Daily Star has published their US Presidential endorsement for 2020, as former Vice President Joe Biden. Biden was in this position for 8 years under 44th US President Barack Obama, and Biden was formerly a US Senator from Delaware for 36 years. The endorsement is in … Read more
Will coronavirus lead to sporting events being played without fans in the stands?
March 8, 2020
With the countries most affected by coronavirus, i.e., China, South Korea, Japan, and now Italy shutting down entire regions of their countries to try to control the community spread of the virus, resulting in major economic disruption of their economy, I wondered about the more mundane: how is this affecting sporting events where mass numbers … Read more
Biden Campaign Launches in Arizona
March 8, 2020
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The very first canvassing event for Joe Biden launched yesterday in Tucson, with nearly two dozen diverse volunteers, young and old, eagerly knocking on doors. The Biden kickoff event was hosted by state Rep. Alma Hernandez and her sister Consuelo, who is running for Pima County Recorder. Biden campaign volunteers gathered in Mitchell Park in … Read more
Democrats Introduce Paid Family and Sick Leave Bill; Health Care Coverage Needs to Follow
March 8, 2020
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While specialists in government and healthcare are increasingly taking steps to medically combat the Coronavirus, enlightened public servants in Washington like Representative Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut and Senator Patty Murray of Washington have finally introduced legislation that “would mandate all employers to let workers accrue seven days of paid sick leave and immediately provide 14 … Read more
Political Calendar: Week of March 8, 2020
March 8, 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
