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Arizona: Republican National Convention

October 28, 2009 - 05:45 pm
NEWS FEED: Blog for Arizona

Lyin' Joe's Blowin' Smoke

By AZ BlueMeanie

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

If Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) had followed my advice after the election last November, Joe Lieberman (the party of me! - CT) would have found himself stripped of any committee chairmanships and his Senate office would have been reassigned to the janitor's closet of the Hart Office Building. The janitors deserve better digs.

Of course, in the ways of the Senate today, Joe Lieberman paid no price for his holding the "50 Democrats plus Joe" Senate hostage for two years to his constant threat to caucus with the Republicans and give them control of the Senate; his bad-mouthing of Barack Obama during the presidential campaign; speaking at the Republican National Convention; and campaigning on behalf of his warmongering buddy, Sen.

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October 3, 2009 - 06:36 pm
NEWS FEED: Blog for Arizona

Why does the right hate America?

By AZ BlueMeanie

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Remember how the American right seized upon the "Miracle on Ice" in 1980 when a ragtag U.S. hockey team defeated the World Champion Soviet Union team and went on to win the gold medal at the Lake Placid, N.Y. Winter Olympics? Fans waved American flags and chanted "USA! USA! USA!" America was back baby, and flag waving patriotism was in fashion.

Ever since, the American right has been wrapping itself in the flag and chanting "USA! USA! USA!" not just at Olympic sporting events, but in support of the Gulf War (1991), post 9/11 and the war in Afghanistan (2001-), and the Iraq War (2003-).

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Thu, 09/04/2008 - 17:43

Republicans optimistic about McCain down ballot effect

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Arizona Republicans say U.S. Sen. John McCain’s presence at the top of the ticket will benefit down ballot GOP candidates in the state.

The only debate among those gathered here for the Republican National Convention is just how much McCain will help.

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Thu, 09/04/2008 - 14:49

Kyl: Don't expect Dems to reach 60 seats

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=2182|title=U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl|desc=Getty Images Photo|link=none|url=undefined|align=none|width=420|height=280]ST. PAUL, Minn. - U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Phoenix) acknowledged today that Senate Republicans faced fundraising difficulties heading into the fall elections, but he suggested that Democrats would fall short of the 60-seat mark needed to override a filibuster.

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Wed, 09/03/2008 - 20:34

Despite earmarks, Flake heaps praise on Palin

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been getting some attention this week for obtaining earmarks during her tenure as mayor of small town Wasilla, Alaska.

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Wed, 09/03/2008 - 20:24

Analyst gives Mitchell early edge

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=1672|title=U.S. Rep. Harry Mitchell (D-Tempe)|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=200|height=301]ST. PAUL, Minn. - David Schweikert provides Republicans with their best chance of stealing the U.S. House seat currently held by Democrat Harry Mitchell, one top analyst told PolitickerAZ.com today.

“I think Schweikert was probably the Republicans’ best nominee,” said David Wasserman, an analyst for the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.

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Wed, 09/03/2008 - 14:27

Kyl to nominate McCain

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=2171|title=U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Phoenix)|desc=Getty Images Photo|link=none|align=right|width=210|height=293]U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Phoenix) has been tapped to officially enter John McCain's name into nomination at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn. today.

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Tue, 09/02/2008 - 21:20

Echols skipping primary night

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

While Republican candidate Sandra Livingstone anxiously awaits the results of the 1st Congressional District GOP primary, her top adviser, John Echols, will be 1,500 miles away hobnobbing with the party elite in St. Paul, Minn. at the Republican National Convention.

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Tue, 09/02/2008 - 15:47

Even after the primary, Bee won’t come to St. Paul

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Tim Bee will walk to the GOP nomination in the 8th Congressional District today, but don't expect to see the state Senate president at this week's Republican National Convention.

"We're focusing on the campaign on the ground in Tucson and Pima County," said Bee spokesman Tom Dunn, explaining the candidate's decision not to make the trip to the Twin Cities.

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Mon, 09/01/2008 - 22:06

Donatelli laughs off Dem chances in Copper State

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Although some Democrats have been suggesting that Arizona is becoming increasingly friendly to their party, one top Republican strategist laughed off Democrats’ chances on John McCain’s home state.

“It’s not competitive,” said Republican National Committee Deputy Chair Frank Donatelli. “John McCain will win Arizona.”

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