A contrarian view of the Mueller Report
April 22, 2019
Ronald Klain is one of the brightest (and funniest) lawyers in the business. He served as a senior White House aide to Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, chief of staff to Vice Presidents Joe Biden and Al Gore, chief of staff to the attorney general, associate counsel to the president, and chief counsel to the Senate Judiciary … Read more
The ethical and moral depravity of the Party of Trump
April 22, 2019
Long-time readers know that I am no fan of Willard “Mittens” Romney. He is as phony as a three dollar bill. But even a broken clock is right twice a day. Sen. Romney’s statement last week about the redacted Mueller Report got one thing exactly right: [I] am sickened at the extent and pervasiveness of … Read more
Holding the Center, or Abandoning Hope?
April 21, 2019
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At times in recent months, Speaker Pelosi has shined. Her handling of Trump’s shutdown was beyond skillful. So give credit where credit is due. But what is she thinking when she insists Democrats must “hold the center”? In 2020, Democratic candidates will face Donald Trump and a batch of Republican Senate and House candidates pledging … Read more
Earth Day: the Democratic presidential candidates positions on climate
April 21, 2019
The New York Times Asked the 2020 Democrats About Climate Change (Yes, All of Them). Here Are Their Ideas. For Democrats vying to unseat President Trump, acknowledging climate change is easy. Deciding what to do about it is the hard part. The GOP response to climate change is Madd Magazine‘s Alfred E. Newman’s classic response: … Read more
Political Calendar: Week of April 21, 2019
April 21, 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
At Mayoral Forum, Tucson Candidates Oppose Sanctuary City Initiative
April 20, 2019
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At the recent mayoral candidate forum, Democrats Regina Romero, Randi Dorman, and Steve Farley all opposed the proposed Tucson Sanctuary City initiative because it would turn asylum seekers and refugees into targets for right-wing attacks. The forum at the UofA, sponsored by the Pima County Young Democrats and the University of Arizona Democrats, was packed … Read more
