Forgetting for the time being the Johnny-come-lately aspect of this whole thing, I thought the President did a pretty good job tonight. The plan he described, as far as I can tell, is basically Kennedy-McCain with a touch of Napolitano-Richardson’s National Guard in supporting roles plan.
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While you might not know listening to Republicans today, the deadline for signing up for Medicare Part-D without incurring lifetime penalties expires at midnight.
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My mother, during our mother’s day lunch, just informed me that Wactivist is listed as one of Arizona’s top blogs in the Republic.
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If I worked for the Arizona GOP I would do my best to put together an OLYMPICS OF HATE – because lord knows that team would really be able to COMPETE. Clearly in the category of “Hating The Browns” J.D. Hayworth and Don Goldwater would be my top two recruits.
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Every few months out here in Arizona, we get an article in one paper or another that talks about how frequently our Democratic Governor Janet Napolitano VETOS legislation. Instead of these stories being a tribute to her strength and resolve to block ridiculous legislation - the question is always asked "IS SHE DOING IT TOO MUCH?".
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I just saw Senator Ron “Confederate Flag” Gould outside the State Legislature prove once again that he is the most biggoted elected official in the State of Arizona.
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After Harry Mitchell announced his candidacy for congress, reporter Lew Ruggiero of Channel 12 up here in Phoenix said this election would be about the three I’s: Immigration, Iraq, and Integrity. I thought that was really insightful (another I!) and dead on, but as things continue to heat up in CD 5 it is clear that this race is probably more about one I … INTEGRITY. This, of course, puts JD on the ropes.
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Well, it has finally happened – the campaign for Senate in Arizona has splashed onto the airwaves. The Pederson campaign went live today with their first two ads, and clearly both are meant to introduce the people of Arizona to a self-made man who cares more about results than partisan bickering. Obviously something Jon Kyl could never claim to be.
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As you head to marches today – please tell us what you see by posting it in the comments of this blog. I’ve already heard that the Tucson rally has over 3,000 marchers – and I would love to get reports from marchers in other areas too!
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