Jan Brewer

Does Governor Jan Brewer's Fight to Expand Medicaid Change Your Opinion About Her?

A few short years ago, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer became the hero of most conservatives and the villain to most liberals when she signed the anti-Mexican SB1070 bill into law. Now, with Brewer possibly staking her legacy -- as USA Today put it recently -- on the Medicaid fight, she's dividing righ ... More >>

Jan Brewer's Near-Redemption: Man Gets 14 Years in Prison for Cartel Beheading in Chandler

The man who kind of made Governor Jan Brewer's comments about headless bodies in the desert a reality was sentenced to 14 years in prison."Law enforcement agencies have found bodies in the desert either buried or just lying out there that have been beheaded," Brewer said back in June 2010.See also:- ... More >>

Jan Brewer Signs Bill for Gun Rights (As in Giving the Rights to the Guns)

Guns turned over during "buyback" events in Arizona may not be destroyed, according to a bill signed into law by Governor Jan Brewer.This latest right afforded to firearms is what prompted the Daily Show's John Oliver to declare, "Arizona is such a great place to be a gun, just a [censored] place to ... More >>

This Is a Photo of George W. Bush Smoochin' Jan Brewer

This is a photograph of President George W. Bush and Governor Jan Brewer, in which Bush is giving Brewer a little smooch, and Brewer's not shoving her finger in his face.

The Term "Illegal Immigrant": Yay or Nay?

The term "illegal immigrant" has been the cause of some controversy, as some people and media outlets have changed their tones on whether it's offensive.The Associated Press recently decided it's not using the phrase and the New York Times said yesterday that it's encouraging reporters to "consider ... More >>

Jan Brewer Has a Nonsense Explanation of Why She Uses the Phrase "Illegal Immigrants"

Defending her use of the phrase "illegal immigrants," Governor Jan Brewer explained recently that doing something illegal makes you "an illegal." We'll note that driving under the influence after a couple of glasses of scotch and rear-ending a minivan must not be illegal, or else Arizona apparently ... More >>

Brewer Flips Off 600,000 Military Vets in Arizona by Axing Colonel Joey Strickland

Should Setting a "National Day of the Cowboy" Be a Priority for the State Legislature?

Governor Jan Brewer has signed into a law that creates the non-legal holiday of the "National Day of the Cowboy" in Arizona.The purpose of this "holiday" is to, um, you know, uh...

Should Jan Brewer and the Legislature Give Up on Trying to Ban Bath Salts and Spice?

More than a year after Governor Jan Brewer claimed she outlawed the sale and use of the substances known as "bath salts," and two years after she said the same of "spice," Brewer now takes credit for signing a bill that's supposed to "combat" bath salts and spice.Brewer says this now because there n ... More >>

Arizona's Latest Advertised "Ban" on Bath Salts and Spice Passes Senate

It seems like if the Legislature were to "ban" something, it wouldn't have to keep passing bills session after session to "ban" that same thing.Yet, here we are again, more than a year after Governor Jan Brewer claimed she outlawed the sale and use of the substances known as "bath salts," and two ye ... More >>

Jan Brewer's Bigoted Policy Denying Driver's Licenses to DREAMers in Federal Judge's Hands

Few public acts by Governor Jan Brewer have been so odious, so hateful and so obviously unfair as her executive order denying driver's licenses to those young men and women, brought here as children, who benefit from President Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. See also: -Jan Brewer No ... More >>

Crisantos Moroyoqui, Man Who Kind of Redeemed Jan Brewer for Headless-Bodies Comment, Pleads No Contest in Beheading

The man who kind of made Governor Jan Brewer's comments about headless bodies a reality pleaded no contest to cutting a man's head off in Chandler in 2010."Law enforcement agencies have found bodies in the desert either buried or just lying out there that have been beheaded," Brewer said back in the ... More >>

Best Jan Brewer Brain Fart?

Oops, Governor Jan Brewer has did it again -- she made speaking the English language look like rocket science during a TV appearance.This time around, Brewer brain-farted twice in around five seconds, while making up the phrase "another...(pause)...notch in their...(pause)...belt bucket."See also:-W ... More >>

Watch Jan Brewer Brain-Fart Twice While Making Up the Phrase "Belt Bucket"

As Governor Jan Brewer says about the feds, "This is just another . . . (pause) . . . notch in their . . . (pause) . . . belt bucket, if you will."See also:-Jan Brewer Blunders that Feds' National Release of Illegal Immigrants Is Payback, Punishment for Arizona

Brujeria, 910 Live, 3/1/13

Brujeria @ 910 Live|3/1/13In 2010, Jan Brewer asserted that "our law enforcement agencies" had found decapitated bodies in the desert along the Arizona-Mexican border. Although undocumented immigration from Mexico does lead to deaths in that region, it turned out that the stories about mutilated bod ... More >>

Arizona's Republican Congressmen Take the Jan Brewer Route on Immigration Proposals

The anti-immigration-reform crowd's broken record is currently playing in the offices of Republican Congressmen Matt Salmon, Trent Franks, Paul Gosar, and David Schweikert.The congressmen, like Governor Jan Brewer, insist that they can only even fathom immigration reform proposals if the border is s ... More >>

Jan Brewer Touted Ban on Spice and Bath Salts, but Lawmakers Are Still Trying to Ban Both

The headline of a press release from Governor Jan Brewer's office issued almost exactly two years ago read, "Governor Jan Brewer outlaws sale and use of synthetic drugs known as 'spice.'"Then, last year, Brewer touted the "ban" of the synthetic drugs known as "bath salts." Sure enough, legislators c ... More >>

President Obama Talked Immigration Reform While Jan Brewer Got Stale at the Border

President Obama got some heavy applause during his bits on immigration reform during yesterday's State of the Union address, as he delivered points that were almost echoed in  Republican Senator Marco Rubio's response.Then, we read what seem to be some unintentionally hilarious accounts of Gove ... More >>

Jan Brewer's Not Changing Her Tune on Driver's Licenses for DREAMers

After three weeks of thinkin', Governor Jan Brewer's finally figured out what she's going to do about her order denying driver's licenses for deferred action beneficiaries -- nothin'.Brewer's August order says that participants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) prog ... More >>

Here's a Picture of Jan Brewer and Larry Fitzgerald on an Airplane

For some reason, there's a photograph of Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald on an airplane with Governor Jan Brewer.

Jan Brewer Releases Steaming Depends-Load of Hypocrisy on Immigration Reform

Can Governor Jan Brewer read? The statement from her office on the immigration reform plan released today by U.S. Senator John McCain and his colleagues makes me think not. Though that's no big surprise. See also: -Jan Brewer "Kinder, Gentler" on Immigration? Republic Dons Kneepads for Governor ... More >>

Jan Brewer Still Undecided on Her Order Denying Driver's Licenses for DREAMers

One week after the ACLU declared that federal officials had essentially contradicted Governor Jan Brewer's executive order preventing deferred action beneficiaries from getting driver's licenses, the governor hasn't decided how to respond.Brewer's August order says that participants in the Deferred ... More >>

Jan Brewer's Third-Term Interpretation of Constitution Challenged by Democrat's Bill

Since Governor Jan Brewer hasn't given up on her interpretation of the Arizona Constitution that two terms really means three terms, Democratic State Senator Steve Gallardo has proposed changing the wording of that section.There's a big problem with Gallardo's proposal -- since he's proposing a chan ... More >>

Jan Brewer "Kinder, Gentler" on Immigration? Republic Dons Kneepads for Governor

As the Arizona Republic was bleeding ink for Governor Jan Brewer's allegedly "kinder, gentler tone" on immigration over the weekend, what was Janbo up to? See also: -Jan Brewer on Blast by DREAMers and CBA in Protest: 3 Arrested -Arizona Deserves No Peace From Pro-Immigrant Forces Raising cash for ... More >>

Jan Brewer's Order Denying Driver's Licenses for DREAMers Challenged by Bill

While the ACLU is still suing over Governor Jan Brewer's order to deny driver's licenses to participants in the Obama Administration's deferred-action program, a bill has been submitted that would change the current policy.Democratic state Representative Catherine Miranda submitted House Bill 2032, ... More >>

ACLU: Feds Clarify Deferred Action Recipients Should Be Able to Get Driver's Licenses

The American Civil Liberties Union says the federal government has confirmed what ACLU officials have been saying all along -- participants in the Obama Administration's deferred-action program should be allowed to apply for driver's licenses.That's not exactly what U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ... More >>

Jan Brewer Protested, 3 Arrested: Video by Dennis Gilman

Kudos to Phoenix videographer Dennis Gilman for his latest video, which captures the drama of yesterday's demonstration at the state Capitol. There, as Governor Jan Brewer gave her state of the state speech to members of the Legislature, a coalition of activists protested Brewer's executive order ... More >>

Jan Brewer on Blast by DREAMers and CBA in Protest: 3 Arrested

As Governor Jan Brewer addressed the Arizona Legislature in her state of the state speech Monday, protesters took over the state House lobby, demanding that Brewer rescind an executive order denying driver's licenses to Arizona DREAMers who qualify for President Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood ... More >>

Jan Brewer Times Three? Ten Reasons Jan Should Run for an Unconstitutional Third Term

Jan Brewer cannot run for governor again. There is no wiggle room in the Arizona Constitution. And if she tries, she is guaranteed to kiss the canvas with her plastic-surgery-gone-wrong gob, slapped down by the Arizona Supreme Court. See also: -Jan Brewer's Sniveling New Memoir Laughably Paints He ... More >>

Jan Brewer's Contact With Channel 3 Reporter: Jab or Light Tap?

What exactly did Governor Jan Brewer do to KTVK-Channel 3 political reporter Dennis Welch?According to one account, "Brewer took her left hand, balled it into a fist and with the back of her hand she slugged the reporter on the back of his right arm."See also:-Jan Brewer Reportedly "Slugged" Channel ... More >>

Jan Brewer Going M.I.A.: Does It Matter?

Governor Jan Brewer is not in Arizona this week.That's about all we know, because her location is apparently a secret, or something.See also:-Jan Brewer Has Gone to a Top-Secret Location; No Reward Offered for Safe Return

Jan Brewer Reportedly "Slugged" Channel 3 Reporter Over Global-Warming Question

Governor Jan Brewer's brain-fart response last week to a KTVK-Channel 3 reporter's question about global warming does not appear to be the only Jan bein' Jan moment from that interview.According to a report, Brewer totally punched Channel 3 political reporter Dennis Welch.See also:-Jan Brewer Claims ... More >>

Jan Brewer Has Gone to a Top-Secret Location; No Reward Offered for Safe Return

The Associated Press has reported that Governor Jan Brewer is not in Arizona, and the public is not to know where exactly she is.

Jan Brewer Claims Weather May Be Caused by "Different Things"

Governor Jan Brewer declared late last week that the components of the weather in Earth's atmosphere are caused by "different things," creating another Jan bein' Jan moment in the governor's repertoire. The setup from KTVK-Channel 3's Dennis Welch was asking the governor whether she believes global ... More >>

Jan Brewer's Order to Deny Driver's Licenses for Deferred Action Recipients Earns Her a Lawsuit

It may not come as a surprise, but Governor Jan Brewer's order barring participants in the Obama Administration's deferred-action program from getting driver's licenses has earned her a lawsuit from the ACLU and other civil-rights organizations.See also:-Jan Brewer to DREAMers: State Laws Bar You fr ... More >>

Jan Brewer May Actually Be Serious About Running for (Likely Unconstitutional) Third Term

It appears that Governor Jan Brewer may be serious about seeking a third term, after reading that she said this for (at least) a third time, even though the Arizona Constitution says you only get two terms.The Arizona Republic published its way-too-early list of gubernatorial candidates for the 2014 ... More >>

Would You Be "Interested" in Hearing Jan Brewer's Response to Mark Kelly?

Last week, we reprinted the entire statement prepared by Mark Kelly, husband of former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, which he read at the sentencing of Tucson shooter Jared Loughner.To the statement, which included a pointed remark about Governor Jan Brewer's comments after the shooting, Brewer' ... More >>

Jan Brewer "Isn't Interested" in Politics After Mark Kelly Slams Her Comments on Shooting

Yesterday, we reprinted the entire statement prepared by Mark Kelly, husband of former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, which he read at the sentencing of Tucson shooter Jared Loughner.It was a damn good statement that included a pointed remark about Governor Jan Brewer's comments after the shootin ... More >>

Jan Brewer Gets a "D" in Economics From the Libertarian Cato Institute

The libertarian Cato Institute has not been taking it easy on Arizona -- it has consistently said the state's immigration laws are no good for the economy, and now it's giving Governor Jan Brewer a "D" in fiscal policy.The idea behind the grade is simple: "governors who have cut taxes and spending t ... More >>

Should Jan Brewer Gather a Fact or Two Before Directing Blame for Things?

Governor Jan Brewer said last week Arizonans should be angered at the "kind of evil" and the "federal failure" that left a Border Patrol agent dead near Bisbee.Since Brewer said that, it's been discovered that Border Patrol Agent Nicholas Ivie was likely killed by friendly fire.See also:-Jan Brewer ... More >>

Jan Brewer Comments on Border Patrol Agent's Death by Going After Feds, Obama

You probably could've seen this coming, but Governor Jan Brewer just couldn't issue a comment on the killing of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Nicholas Ivie without mentioning President Obama or his administration.While most public officials remained cordial with their remarks (for example, Attorney Gener ... More >>

Should Jan Brewer Bail on Her Speaking Engagement at the Values Voter Summit?

See also: Jan Brewer Asked to Ditch Family Research Council Event Over Its Anti-Gay ObsessionThe Southern Poverty Law Center asked Governor Jan Brewer and others to skip out on an event hosted by the Family Research Council because of the group's persistent "demonization" of lesbian, gay, bisexual, ... More >>

Jan Brewer Asked to Ditch Family Research Council Event Over Its Anti-Gay Obsession (She's Still Going)

The Southern Poverty Law Center has asked Governor Jan Brewer and others to skip out on an event hosted by the Family Research Council because of the group's persistent "demonization" of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.Brewer's office says that's not happening.

Jan Brewer's 30-Second Speech at Republican National Convention: Which Part Was Worst?

Yesterday, Governor Jan Brewer got about 30 seconds to announce who Arizona's delegates were supporting at the Republican National Convention, and she managed to pack a bunch of awkward stuff into that 30-second window.

Jan Brewer Unveils New Plan to Get Rid of Illegal Immigrants (Not Really)

OK, so that's not really Governor Jan Brewer explaining her new method of getting rid of illegal immigrants, but it's hilarious.

Jan Brewer's Anti-DREAM Stance on Blast in New Dennis Gilman Video

Gilman skewers Brewer in his latest effort See also: Jan Brewer's Order Has "Absolutely No Basis Under State or Federal Law," ACLU Says See also: Governor Jan Brewer to DREAMers: State Laws Bar You from Drivers Licenses, Public Benefits Regardless of Feds' Immigration Policy Shift See also: Obama B ... More >>

Should Deferred Action Recipients Be Allowed to Get Driver's Licenses?

See also: Jan Brewer to DREAMers: State Laws Bar You From Driver's LicensesSee also: Jan Brewer's Order Has "Absolutely No Basis Under State or Federal Law"Governor Jan Brewer used an executive order to declare that participants in the Obama Administration's deferred-action program can't get driver' ... More >>

Jan Brewer's Order Has "Absolutely No Basis Under State or Federal Law," ACLU Says

See also: Jan Brewer to DREAMers: State Laws Bar You From Driver's LicensesGovernor Jan Brewer's declaration that participants in the Obama Administartion's deferred-action program can't get driver's licenses "has absolutely no basis under state or federal law," according to the head of the ACLU of ... More >>

Governor Jan Brewer to DREAMers: State Laws Bar You from Drivers Licenses, Public Benefits Regardless of Feds' Immigration Policy Shift

See also Obama Blocks DREAMers' Deportations, Outflanks GOP See also Jan Brewer's Response to Almost Everything About Obama Immigration Policy: Secure the Borders Arizona Governor Jan Brewer issued an executive order today that blocks the issuance of public benefits, Arizona driver's licenses and ... More >>