Some Observations about the Second Series of Democratic Presidential Debates
August 1, 2019
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The Second Series of Democratic Presidential Debates conducted by CNN was much better than the first ones sponsored by MSNBC. Candidates met on both July 30 and July 31, 2019. Most of the candidates, perhaps knowing this may be their best chance to make an impression and qualify for the September debates, brought their A … Read more
Governor Ducey steps in Sylvia Allen’s racism
July 31, 2019
You would think that after his Nike debacle over the long July 4th holiday — he now is denying that he ordered the Arizona Commerce Authority to rescind a $1 million incentive, “are you going to believe me or your lyin’ eyes?” — that our damn fool Governor Ducey would want to lay low for awhile … Read more
Judge will have to rule on Trump’s legal challenge to NY tax returns (Updated)
July 31, 2019
Donald Trump’s legal challenge to the newly enacted New York Law permitting state tax returns to be turned over to select congressional committees upon request led to an oral argument for a motion to enjoin the state of New York on Monday. Tierney Sneed reports, Judge Looking For ‘Modest’ Relief For Trump In NY Tax … Read more
Democrats have an opportunity to increase their majority in the House in 2020
July 31, 2019
We all could use a little good news today. The Hill reports, House GOP fears retirement wave will lead to tsunami: House Republicans plotting to win back their majority in Congress fear they are on the brink of a massive wave of retirements that could force them to play defense in a high-stakes presidential election … Read more
CNN sucks at hosting debates (Updated)
July 31, 2019
The CNN moderators for the debate: Jake Tapper, anchor of “The Lead” and “State of the Union,” along with CNN’s chief political correspondent Dana Bash, and Don Lemon, anchor of “CNN Tonight.” CNN producers, or Jake Tapper, or some combination of joint stupidity decided that this debate should not be about candidates explaining their policy proposals … Read more
A Conversation with Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes
July 31, 2019
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Although the November 2020 elections are still 15 months away, the growing staff at the Maricopa County Recorders office is already undergoing training to prepare for it. Maricopa County is the fastest-growing county in the United States and it has encountered its share of Election Day difficulties over the last three years. During the 2016 … Read more
Putin’s other puppet ‘Moscow Mitch’ has a sad, and gets burned
July 30, 2019
MSNBC host Joe Scarborough on Friday lashed out at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, calling him “Moscow Mitch” over his inaction on legislation to address Russian election interference. Scarborough calls McConnell ‘Moscow Mitch,’ says lack of action on Russian meddling is ‘un-American’: Scarborough made the comments about the Kentucky Republican during a segment on “Morning … Read more
California is the first state to require presidential candidates to submit income tax returns
July 30, 2019
First, some context: in 2012 Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett made Barack Obama’s birth certificate a potential ballot issue in Arizona. In an interview with an Arizona conservative radio host, Bennett said it would be “possible” that he keeps President Obama off the Arizona ballot in November unless he receives “confirmation” from the state of … Read more
