Attorney General William ‘Coverup’ Barr is obstructing justice (Updated)
September 15, 2019
Attorney General William “Coverup” Barr is the most corrupt attorney general since John Mitchell, Nixon’s attorney general who went to prison. AG Barr, in his previous stint as Attorney General under Gorge H.W. Bush, also had a series of scandals and corruption for which he was never held accountable, The incredibly corrupt William ‘Coverup’ Barr, … Read more
Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s desire to be an ‘unchained’ GOP culture warrior
September 15, 2019
Republican Attorney General Mark Brnovich wants the freedom to use his office to conduct conservative culture wars as he builds a culture warrior résumé to run in the Republican primary for governor or senator in 2022. He has already done a good job of culture wars by filing lawsuits — approved by the governor’s office … Read more
Political Calendar: Week of September 15, 2019
September 15, 2019
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
It is Still Early: Observations on the latest Democratic Debate and What Happens Next.
September 14, 2019
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There were many good moments during the Third Democratic Presidential Debate on September 12, 2019, as the current top ten candidates dealt with issues such as: Health Care Criminal Justice and Guns Education Trade and International Affairs Immigration The Economy, Jobs, Infrastructure, and Green Energy Resilence Candidates like Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker, Pete … Read more
GPLETs, Tax Breaks & Annexations on Sept. 17 Tucson Mayor & Council Agendas
September 13, 2019
Tax breaks for economic development were hotly debated during the recent Democratic Primary for Mayor, and they continue to be a really hot topic for many Tucson voters. Recently, I had a two-hour meeting with a Tucson woman who is hopping mad about the GPLETs (Government Property Lease Excise Tax) that are being used to … Read more
Appeals Court revives CREW Emoluments Clause case against Tump
September 13, 2019
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington v. Trump, No. 1:17-cv-00458 (S.D.N.Y. 2017), was the first Emoluments Clause case filed against Donald Trump. United States District Judge George B. Daniels dismissed the case on December 21, 2017, holding that plaintiffs lacked standing. CREW filed an appeal, which the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled … Read more
“Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins” at the Loft Cinema
September 13, 2019
RAISE HELL: THE LIFE & TIMES OF MOLLY IVINS Starts Friday, September 20 at Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. Tucson Free Loft Cinema Member screening on Friday, September 20 at 7:30pm. “As journalism comes under attack with constant cries of “fake news,” this hugely entertaining documentary about the fierce and fearless writer and social … Read more
