Jan Brewer

Jan Brewer's Finger-Wagging Chat With President Obama Finally Decoded (Sort of)

After months of speculation, someone finally deciphered what Governor Jan Brewer was saying when she stuck her finger in President Obama's face, thus humiliating the state of Arizona.OK, so maybe it's more of a guess as to what Brewer said, but right now, it's probably the best theory out there.

Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, July 12, 2012

Jan Brewer's Most Embarrassing Moments of 2012 (So Far...)

It ain't no party about off-the-wall statements by Arizona politicians unless Governor Jan's invited. Last week we took a look at some of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's most puzzling moments of 2012 (so far). Given the infamous embarrassing moments the Guv has did have -- such as the ... More >>

The Supreme Court's 1070 Ruling Is No Win for Teabaggers

Obama's 287(g) Move Bogus, Activists Call on Feds to Cut Ties with Arizona

I'd have no problem with Governor Jan Brewer's whining like a stuck javelina about the Obama administration's jerking 287(g) agreements with Arizona, and promising to not pick up, or answer questions about every brown person 'Zona cops pull over. That is, if either her kvetching or the administratio ... More >>

Jan Brewer Even Dumped on by Fox News Hosts for Declaring "Victory" in SB 1070 Ruling

When Governor Jan Brewer's being dumped on by her compadres at Fox News for something, it would seem to be an indication that she may not have the brightest idea about what's going on.

Jan Brewer Declares "Victory" in Upholding Unconstitutional SB 1070 Provisions

Governor Jan Brewer is declaring the Supreme Court's decision on SB 1070 a "victory," as the high court sided against Arizona on three of the four provisions challenged.The Feathered Bastard is providing the updates on the 1070 decision, as the Supreme Court let section 2(b) -- "papers please" -- st ... More >>

SB 1070: 10 Memorable Moments in Law's History

Also Read: SB 1070: Opponents of Arizona's Anti-Immigrant Law Proclaim the Fight Is Not Over SB 1070: Supreme Court Upholds "Papers Please" Section, Invalidates Others Jan Brewer Declares "Victory" as Supreme Court Tosses Unconstitutional SB 1070 Provisions Today's ruling by the Supreme Court ... More >>

Jan Brewer's Response to Almost Everything About Obama Immigration Policy: Secure the Borders

Governor Jan Brewer called for a press conference this morning shortly after news broke of the Obama administration's plan to stop deporting young undocumented immigrants who were brought to the country when they were kids.Brewer apparently forgot that she'd actually have to articulate a response to ... More >>

Can Jan Brewer Run for a Third Term as Governor?

For the second time in as many years, Governor Jan Brewer's starting the rumor that she can run for a third term.The main problem with that would be the Arizona Constitution, which has a section intended to prevent governors from getting a third term.The argument from Brewer's camp is that since she ... More >>

Jan Brewer Threatens to Run for a Likely Unconstitutional Third Term (Again)

Just over a year after stating she could probably run for a third term as governor if she wanted to, Governor Jan Brewer did it again.Again, Brewer and her staff point to the section of the Arizona Constitution intended to prevent governors from getting a third term to justify the ability of Brewer ... More >>

Jan Brewer Signs Harassment Bill; Feel Free to Continue Being an A-Hole on the Internet

Governor Jan Brewer signed signed House Bill 2549 yesterday, an effort to outlaw using electronic devices to harass people. Thanks to the outrage caused over the initial version of the bill, the revised version signed by the governor allows you to continue acting like an asshole on the Internet.The ... More >>

National Day of Prayer Is Today; Of Course, Jan Brewer Volunteers Arizona's Participation Again

It's a big day on Governor Jan Brewer's holy front, as she's pulling out all the stops today for the annual National Day of Prayer.Brewer's office announced today that the governor signed a declaration calling today the "Arizona Day of Prayer." She also said she's filing a motion with the Arizona Su ... More >>

Best Reader Caption for Jan Brewer Not Pointing Her Finger at Something?

On Friday, we asked readers to write the caption for the above photo of Governor Jan Brewer, in honor of her trip to Washington for SB 1070's day before the Supreme Court.After sifting through all the responses -- as usual, some of them more politically correct than others -- we've narrowed it down ... More >>

Jan Brewer Not Pointing Her Finger at Something in You Write the Caption

Governor Jan Brewer was in Washington this week to defend the controversial immigration law known as SB 1070 -- or as Brewer called it, a trip to "defend our state against President Obama, Eric Holder and the Justice Department."Brewer's been taking full advantage of 1070's date with the Supreme Cou ... More >>

Borderland Beatdown

AZ Unite Women to Hold Rally Against War on Women at State Capitol Saturday

A woman is lurking under the crusty exterior of Governor Jan Brewer, but you wouldn't know it looking at the laws she inks. On April 12, Brewer signed HB2036, also known as the "Mother's Health and Safety Act." The law prohibits abortion after 20 weeks "except in cases when the life or health of th ... More >>

Jan Brewer Vetoes Bill That Would Have Forced Feds to Warn Joe Arpaio (and Other Sheriffs) When They're Doing Their Jobs

It looks like Governor Jan Brewer's only taking her battle against the federal government so far.Brewer vetoed House Bill 2434 yesterday, which would have required federal law-enforcement officers to notify county sheriffs "before taking any official law enforcement action."If that federal officer f ... More >>

Jan Brewer Solicits Votes for TIME Poll a Little Late, Loses to Shakira, Lady Gaga, 17 Others

According to voters for a TIME magazine poll, Shakira and Lady Gaga are more influential than Governor Jan Brewer.Brewer, or more likely, her flak, even took to social media today asking people to vote for her as one of the world's most influential people, saying "liberal websites, media and blogger ... More >>

Governor Brewer Signs College Ban on Medical Marijuana Into Law

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed a bill yesterday that bans the use or possession of medical marijuana on college campuses, other schools campuses and childcare facilities.Opponents, including Joe Yuhas of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Association, predict the new law will end up being contested i ... More >>

Jan Brewer: One of the 100 Most Influential People in the World?

Governor Jan Brewer's being considered for TIME magazine's list of the world's 100 most influential people, and according to its reader poll, she's doing better than President Obama.The governor dropped from 13th place to 15th by the end of the day yesterday -- leaving her one spot above Stephen Col ... More >>

Is Jan Brewer Reponding to SB 1070 Critics With "Pure Politics"?

In the last couple of months, Governor Jan Brewer has issued official responses to two parties critical of Senate Bill 1070, brushing both of as mere "political" ploys.The first was New York Democratic Senator Charles Schumer, who asked Brewer to show up to his Senate subcommittee hearing on immigra ... More >>

Jan Brewer's a Candidate for the TIME "100" List, and Currently Ahead of President Obama

​If you think annual lists by TIME magazine are still relevant, get a load of this -- Governor Jan Brewer's being considered for the mag's "100" list of influential people, and according to its reader poll, she's doing better than President Obama.According to TIME's website, only the number one vo ... More >>

Anonymous Advocates Sending "Butthurt Report Form" to Jan Brewer, Legislators

​Way to go, Arizona legislators, you officially pissed off the Internet.One of the most popular Twitter accounts associated with the Anonymous community, "YourAnonNews," got wind of Arizona's House Bill 2549, which was labeled by one critic as a "bill to censor electronic speech."The response -- r ... More >>

Jan Brewer Responds to Anti-SB 1070 Brief Filed by a Handful of States, Says There's Too Much Stuff to Respond to

​Governor Jan Brewer has issued her official response to a brief filed by California and 10 other states opposing Senate Bill 1070, and Brewer's calling the brief "pure politics."Apparently everyone wants to play politics, as groups of former police chiefs, attorneys general, members of Congress, ... More >>

Jan Brewer Says Her Border Security Views Are the "Truth," Faults Feds and "Do-Gooders"

​If you're a Washington Democrat, Republican, or just a "self-styled do-gooder," Governor Jan Brewer says you're not helping solve the illegal immigration problem.Brewer was the keynote speaker at the Border Security Conference and Expo in Phoenix yesterday, where companies were showing off produc ... More >>

Jan Brewer Invited to Testify Before Senate Subcommittee on SB 1070. Governor's Apparently Not Thrilled With The Idea

​New York Democratic Senator Charles Schumer sent a letter to Governor Jan Brewer yesterday, asking her to give testimony before his Senate Subcommittee on Immigration about Senate Bill 1070.According to a release from Schumer's office, the point of Brewer's testimony would be "to hear whether she ... More >>

Maricopa Superior Court Seeks Comments on Judge Applicants

The retirement of veteran Maricopa Superior Court Judge Michael D. Jones this year left a vacancy that's seen no shortage of applicants. Thirty-five lawyers hope they'll be the one Governor Jan Brewer selects to fill the job opening for a new judge. Before that crucial step, though, the Maricopa C ... More >>

Jan Brewer Set To Sign "Bath Salts" Bill, Which Still Leaves Concept of "Bath Salts" Legal

runcharlierun.comWhatever is going in that individual's nose may be legal.​A statement yesterday from State Senate President Steve Pierce proudly announced that the Senate passed a House bill against "bath salts" with a 28-0 vote, and it was sent straight to Governor Jan Brewer.That's great, excep ... More >>

Jan Brewer, Umm, Fingering Paul Babeu (and Greta Van Susteren Yuckin' it Up) in You Write the Caption

​By popular demand, we submit to you the above photo of Governor Jan Brewer fingering Pinal County Sheriff/Congressional candidate Paul Babeu for this week's New Times You Write the Caption contest.Adding to the fun is the (ahem) hil-arious caption added by Fox News host/Brewer's BFFF Greta Van Su ... More >>

Paul Babeu: Look at Me! Look at Me! Jan Brewer Stuck Her Finger In My Face, Too!

Pinal County Sheriff's OfficeJan Brewer's finger is getting way too much attention these days.​Fox News host/Governor Jan Brewer's BFF Greta Van Susteren broadcasted a photo last night of the governor sticking her finger in the face of Pinal County Sheriff/Congressional candidate Paul Babeu.Brewer ... More >>

Best Reader Caption For Photo of Jan Brewer Humiliating Arizona?

​Last week, we asked our readers to come up with their own captions for the above photo of Governor Jan Brewer humiliating Arizona (yet again) for this week's New Times You Write the Caption contest. Brewer, as you know, stuck her finger in the face of President Barack Obama as the two argued on t ... More >>

Jan Brewer's Already Whoring Out Obama Finger-Gate Photo to Raise Money

​For a lot of Arizonans, the photo taken last week of Governor Jan Brewer sticking her finger in the face of President Barack Obama was humiliating. If you're like us, you spent the past several days explaining to out-of-state friends that not everyone in Arizona is a classless sand-billy -- despi ... More >>

Jan Brewer/Barack Obama Finger-Gate: Was it "Overblown?"

​The White House is downplaying the embarrassing scene that unfolded on the tarmac at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport on Wednesday, when Governor Jan Brewer was photographed sticking her finger in the face of President Barack Obama as the two (according to Brewer, anyway) disagreed on Brewer's accoun ... More >>

Jan Brewer's Letter to Barack Obama: We Got the Rough Draft (Kinda)

​Governor Jan Brewer yesterday released a copy of the letter she handed to President Barack Obama on Wednesday as the two argued on the tarmac at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.Initially, Brewer refused to release the letter.Regardless, New Times has come into possession of not only the letter the g ... More >>

Jan Brewer's Blowup On Barack Obama: Political Theatrics, Or Jan Bein' Jan?

​Anyone with any respect for what the office of the president of the United States represents should take one look at the above photo of Governor Jan Brewer sticking her finger in the face of this country's commander in chief and say "who the f**k do you think you are, lady?"Sadly, there are undou ... More >>

Barack Obama Was In Phoenix Today -- And Jan Brewer Had to Make a Scene

Sierra for ArizonaArizona said goodbye to the wrong elected official today.​Leave it to Jan Brewer to humiliate Arizona -- yet again...President Barack Obama was in town today to tour an Intel factory getting built in Chandler -- and it took Brewer all of five seconds to make a goddamned scene.A s ... More >>

Governor Jan Brewer Leading By Example: No Wonder Phoenix/Scottsdale Rank High on List of America's Rudest Cities

As we noted yesterday, Phoenix/Scottsdale ranked among the top 10 rudest cities in America, according to surveys by Travel Leisure magazine. On Wednesday, our fine Arizona Governor Jan Brewer "has did" all she "could did" during an Arizona visit by President Barack Obama to live up to the reputa ... More >>

Arizona Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Likely to be Open This Summer, State Official Says

The first state-authorized medical marijuana dispensaries will likely open in Arizona this summer, said Will Humble, director of the state Department of Health Services.Humble, addressing TV viewers minutes ago on Channel 8's (KAET-TV) Horizon news show, said his agency would be awarding the first l ... More >>

Judge Orders Arizona to Implement Medical Marijuana Act, Tosses Out Four Rules for Dispensary Applicants

​Arizona needs to start up the 2010 Medical Marijuana Act as voters intended, but without several of the rules designed to restrict dispensary applicants, a judge has ordered.Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Richard Gama ruled on the Compassion First, LLC, lawsuit yesterday, noting that voters ... More >>

Does Jan Brewer Deserve Credit For Arizona's Not Having a Complete Economic Meltdown?

​Governor Jan Brewer yesterday gave her third State of the State Address, during which she credited herself with taking "the helm" of the sinking ship that was Arizona's economy and saving the entire state.At least she's humble.See our post on Brewer's speech here.Despite what she has to say about ... More >>

Jan Brewer Brags About Keeping Campaign Promise (Set to Chris Rock's "Black People Vs. Niggaz")

In Governor Jan Brewer's State of the State Address yesterday, she bragged about her plan to do something that apparently is unusual for a politician: keeping a campaign promise.To quote comedian Chris Rock, "you're supposed to, you dumb motherfucker!"

Jan Brewer's Back Gets Self-Inflicted Pat-Down During Gov's Third State of the State Address

​In case you were wondering why Arizona hasn't fallen further into the depths of economic catastrophe, Governor Jan Brewer's got the answer: Governor Jan Brewer.This afternoon, in her third State of the State Address (her second since using an immigration bill to get herself elected) Governor Glug ... More >>

Governor Brewer to Refile Medical-Marijuana Lawsuit, Channel 12 Reporter Brahm Resnik Tweets; UPDATE Reporter Gets Quote Wrong

​ Brahm Resnik of Channel 12 News (KPNX-TV) just tweeted that Governor Jan Brewer "indicates she will refile lawsuit to block medical marijuana law."   UPDATE: We watched Resnik's report -- looks like he got this one wrong. In his 10 p.m. broadcast, Brewer can be seen ... More >>

Governor Jan Brewer's Lawsuit Against Medical-Marijuana Law Dismissed by Federal Judge

A federal judge today tossed Governor Jan Brewer's lawsuit against the state's Medical Marijuana Act, saying in her ruling that the state's complaint wasn't ripe.U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton dismissed the case without prejudice and invited the state to file an amended complaint to correct the fl ... More >>

Governor Brewer to Ponder Medical Marijuana Lawsuit Ruling While Keeping Her Ban on Dispensaries; Supporters of Law Praise Ruling

Governor Jan Brewer and her legal counsel will study today's dismissal of her lawsuit against the medical marijuana law while keeping a ban on dispensaries, a spokesman says.Brewer, with the help of state Attorney General Tom Horne, filed the federal complaint back in May, claiming a letter by a for ... More >>

Arizona Legislators Still Want Guns on College Campuses

​Arizona state legislators have redrafted legislation that would allow guns on college campuses, despite Governor Jan Brewer's vetoing of a similar bill earlier this year.The new bill is just a modified version of the old bill, which Brewer felt was too vague. However, after vetoing it, the govern ... More >>

Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Governor Brewer's Lawsuit Vs. Medical Marijuana Act Criticized by Federal Judge; Says State Must Choose Sides

U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton hammered Governor Jan Brewer's lawsuit against medical marijuana today in court. Bolton is also the judge in the SB 1070 case.​Governor Jan Brewer's lawsuit against Arizona's medical marijuana law took a beating today in federal court, where a judge told the state' ... More >>

Jan Brewer Investigated by Feds Over Criminally Insane Son's Social Security Benefits

Governor Jan Brewer​Federal authorities spent more than a year investigating Governor Jan Brewer's role in collecting Social Security benefits intended for her mentally ill son, Ronald, who currently is in a state hospital after being found not guilty by reason of insanity in 1990 on kidnapping an ... More >>