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Quotations of the Week
Here’s our challenge these next two years: We must scrub the stains of Trump’s corruption from our democracy. BUT we must not be so jaded by that duty that we stop believing our future can be brighter than our past. It still is. ~ Rep. Eric Swalwell Richard Nixon obstructed justice to cover up a […]
Continue readingJudge’s Ruling on ACA Lands Like a “Stink Bomb”
The Associated Press reports: “A federal judge’s ruling that the Obama health law is unconstitutional has landed like a stink bomb among Republicans, who’ve seen the politics of health care flip as Americans increasingly value the overhaul’s core parts, including protections for pre-existing medical conditions and Medicaid for more low-income people.” Last Friday’s decision by a […]
Continue readingFee or Tax? Either Shows Failure
The vehicle registration fee enacted last April by Governor Ducey and the Republican Legislature is showing up on registration renewal notices and causing an internal firefight among Republicans. The underlying problem for all Arizona Republicans is their failure to recognize that governing costs money and someone has got to pay for it. In this case, […]
Continue reading“Individual 1” is POTUS
Read today’s news in its original form — no slant or analysis. These are the actual court documents filed today by prosecutors: The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Sentencing Memo for Cohen Special Counsel Mueller’s sentencing memo on Michael Cohen Special Counsel Mueller’s memo on Paul Manafort violating his plea agreement
Continue readingPearl Harbor Day
On this day 77 years ago, the era of the United States living in isolation from the world ended. Today, we honor the men and women who lost their lives in the Pearl Harbor attack and thank those who spent the next 4 years avenging them by defending democracy against the worldwide threat of fascism.
Continue readingReorg at Campaign Committees Yields Four Female Leaders
Democrats elected women across the top as leaders of the Senate, House, Gubernatorial, and Legislative Campaign Committees (while Republicans not surprisingly elected for 4). The Washington Post 202 gives a nice summary of each new leader. Cheri Bustos of Illinois, the new chair of the DCCC, is one to watch. She comes from a somewhat conservative […]
Continue readingPromises Made. Promises Not Kept
Plant closures underscore Trump’s unfulfilled promises, from tariffs to tax cuts. Important facts call out POTUS in the lead article from Analysis | The Daily 202: GM layoffs show why there’s a crisis of confidence in American capitalism, Washington Post, 11/27/2018. The piece also includes a spotlight on Congressman Joe Kennedy.
Continue readingImplications of Katie Hobbs’ Victory
From the Daily Kos Morning Digest today: Hobb’s victory is critical for voting rights in what’s likely to be a pivotal 2020 swing state because of her firm advocacy for pro-voting policies such as automatic voter registration and making sure eligible voters stay on the voter rolls. By contrast, Gaynor had called for repealing key Voting Rights […]
Continue readingCongressman O’Halleran joins in sponsoring legislation to protect Native American Voting Rights
Without mentioning the debacle in North Dakota, Congressman O’Halleran joined other Democrats in sponsoring legislation to protect Native American voting rights. This bill will need to be reintroduced when the new Congress convenes in January. Read more.
Continue readingBallot Count Update: Sinema Wins; Potentially 4 Statewide Winners
Katie Hobbs is now leading by 5,667 votes. This includes updates today from Coconino, Pinal, Maricopa, and Pima. Sinema is a clear winner. She’s leading McSally by 1.72% with too few ballots out in McSally strongholds to make a difference. Sinema will go live at 6:30 tonight to declare victory. French is behind Thorpe by […]
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