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March 24, 2009
Labor Unions' "Card-Check Bill" Dead; Act Would Have Removed Secret Ballot Union Elections
A hotly disputed pro-labor-union bill that looked like it was heading for passage after Democratic gains in the 2008 election was essentially killed today by Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter. New Times first told our readers about this proposed federal law in o ... More >>
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March 23, 2010
J.D. Hayworth Pledges to Do "Everything in His Power" to Repeal Health Care Bill; When Did J.D. Hayworth Get Power?
www.msnbcmedia.msn.comFormer Congressman J.D. Hayworth (left)Former Congressman J.D. Hayworth is speaking out against the controversial health care reform bill that passed the U.S. House Sunday night and he's using a bunch of shoulda, coulda, woulda's to blast John McCain, his opponent in the GOP ... More >>
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April 7, 2010
April 7 In Blogs: Glenn Beck, Insane Clown Posse, Okonomiyaki, and Rodney Glassman
In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Glenn Beck Invades Glendale on God Tour, Would Thomas Jefferson Have Approved? David Cav ... More >>
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April 30, 2010
ManBearPig? Not in Arizona! Legislature Passes Embarrassing Bill Outlawing "Human-Animal Hybrids"
Martin Cizmar Russell Pearce, Jan Brewer, and ManBearPigThe Arizona Legislature finally has tackled the super-cereal business of making sure that the likes of South Park's infamous "ManBearPig" have no place in the Grand Canyon State.A ManBearPig -- as described by "Al Gore" on t ... More >>
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May 28, 2010
Morning Poll -- "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Repeal: Too Soon?
www.motifake.comLast night, the U.S. House and Senate armed services committees voted to insert a repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" -- the 1993 law banning gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military -- into the defense authorization bill, which will be due for a vote i ... More >>
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June 16, 2010
U.S. Senate Candidate John Dougherty to Contribute to Huffington Post During Campaign
U.S. Senate hopeful John DoughertyWe got word yesterday that as U.S. Senate hopeful Rodney Glassman hits the campaign trail with his snazzy, new, Arizona flag lapel pin, one of his opponents in the Democratic primary will be contributing to the Huffington Post. U.S. Senate candidate, ... More >>
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June 25, 2010
Democratic U.S. Senate Candidates Schedule Debates -- by Democratic Candidates, We Mean Everyone But Rodney Glassman
U.S. Senate hopeful Rodney Glassman Three of Arizona's four Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate have been busy scheduling a series of debates set to begin June 9. But one, former Tucson Vice Mayor Rodney Glassman, hasn't agreed to take part -- at least he hasn't let the other candida ... More >>
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July 15, 2010
Joe Arpaio and Russell Pearce's Ban Amnesty Now Blasted by John Dougherty
Sheriff Joe's ball: Yours for $100Crusading U.S. Senate candidate and former New Times journalist John Dougherty has fired a salvo at what he refers to as "Arizona's axis of hysteria." That is, this odd fundraising venture on the part of Sheriff Joe Arpaio and neo-Nazi-hugging state Senator Russell ... More >>
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July 29, 2010
John Dougherty at Sail Inn
Sheriff Joe's ball: Yours for $100Crusading U.S. Senate candidate and former New Times journalist John Dougherty has fired a salvo at what he refers to as "Arizona's axis of hysteria." That is, this odd fundraising venture on the part of Sheriff Joe Arpaio and neo-Nazi-hugging state Senator Russell ... More >>
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August 5, 2010
Ask a Mexican on Facts, Stats, and Go-Go Boots
Sheriff Joe's ball: Yours for $100Crusading U.S. Senate candidate and former New Times journalist John Dougherty has fired a salvo at what he refers to as "Arizona's axis of hysteria." That is, this odd fundraising venture on the part of Sheriff Joe Arpaio and neo-Nazi-hugging state Senator Russell ... More >>
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August 6, 2010
John Dougherty, Other Wannabes for U.S. Senate to Debate Tonight
Our former colleague John Dougherty and the other three aspiring Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate are set to debate tonight up at Paradise Valley Community College. The scheduled two-hour session (7-9 p.m.) will be held at the school's Center for the Performing Arts, and ... More >>
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September 7, 2010
Rodney Glassman: Put Off "Largest Middle-Class Tax Increase in History" -- Of Course, That's Only "Until the Economy Recovers"
Rodney Glassman, the young, rich, Democrat running for U.S. Senate against incumbent Republican John McCain, loves the tax cuts put into place by former President George W. Bush. It's surprising to hear any Dem praising a move by Bush, who still gets the credit by President Obama for today' ... More >>
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September 21, 2010
Military's Gays to Remain in Closet -- Compliments of John McCain
"The Maverick"The United States military will continue to follow the policy that it's OK to risk your life serving in the armed forces on the condition that you keep it to yourself if you're attracted to someone of the same sex.Gay soldiers will remain closeted by the federal gove ... More >>
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September 22, 2010
Morning Poll: Should Congress Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell?"
Senator John McCain led the charge in the United States Senate to put an end to the debate to repeal the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy.Democrats fell just four votes short of moving the bill along in the Senate following a filibuster led by McCain.President Obama vowed in his state of ... More >>
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October 18, 2010
Rodney Glassman's Latest Campaign Video is Embarrassing Watch; Complete With Rodney Singing Arizona Version of "Sweet Home Alabama" and Dancing Like Forest Gump
We thought John McCain's "Danged Fence" ad was the worst campaign video we'd ever seen. Then we saw this.U.S. Senate candidate Rodney Glassman should stick to arid land resource sciences because any hopes of a singing career -- or a career in the Senate, for that matter -- were probably destroyed ... More >>
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November 2, 2010
Some Races Appear Done as Votes Trickle In; No, We're Not Going Out on a Limb
We feel confident enough at 9:30 p.m. to call a few of the bigger races tonight, even with lots of precincts still counting ballots. Jan Brewer over Terry Goddard, Governor John McCain over Rodney Glassman, U.S. Senate Trent Franks over John Thrasher, Congressional District 2 E ... More >>
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December 2, 2010
Sidebar: Mexican Macroeconomics
We feel confident enough at 9:30 p.m. to call a few of the bigger races tonight, even with lots of precincts still counting ballots. Jan Brewer over Terry Goddard, Governor John McCain over Rodney Glassman, U.S. Senate Trent Franks over John Thrasher, Congressional District 2 E ... More >>
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December 8, 2010
John McCain vs. DREAM Act: Vote Expected Today
Tim'es a waistin', people. Hit those phones. Hit 'em hard.The DREAM Act, proposed legislation that would legalize the status of undocumented students brought here when they were young, is being discussed on the floor of the U.S. House even as I type this. A vote in both houses of Congress is expecte ... More >>
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December 9, 2010
John McCain vs. DREAM Act, Pt.2: Passes House, Senate Vote Today
Dream a little DREAM with me...The haters were defeated in the U.S. House yesterday, and the DREAM Act passed 216-198.Today, the fight goes to the U.S. Senate, where the Republicans threaten a filibuster, and the Dems lack the 60 votes to invoke cloture.I say, let them filibuster. Call their bluff. ... More >>
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December 20, 2010
DREAM Act Demise: Republicans, the Enemies of Christmas
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski: Living proof that not all GOPer hate LatinosI've always wondered who the Republicans hate more: Latinos or gays?Now that the DREAM Act has failed a cloture vote in the U.S. Senate, while the effort to end Don't Ask Don't Tell succeeded, I guess we know.Naturally, I'm m ... More >>
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December 23, 2010
What Would Comprehensive Immigration Reform Look Like If the Feds Got Off Their Duffs?
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski: Living proof that not all GOPer hate LatinosI've always wondered who the Republicans hate more: Latinos or gays?Now that the DREAM Act has failed a cloture vote in the U.S. Senate, while the effort to end Don't Ask Don't Tell succeeded, I guess we know.Naturally, I'm m ... More >>
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January 11, 2011
Gabrielle Giffords' Seat Would be Filled Through Special Election in the Event of Her Departure From Office
If Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is unable to carry out her duties, Governor Jan Brewer would call a special election. As Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords remains hospitalized and in critical condition after taking a bullet through the brain during Saturday's shooting spree in Tucso ... More >>
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January 11, 2011
AZ Lawmakers Expected to Pass a Law Prohibiting Picketing at Funerals; Aim to Halt Protests at Tucson Shooting Victims' Funerals
Senator Kyrsten SinemaState lawmakers proposed emergency legislation Tuesday to head off picketing by a Topeka, Kansas, church at the funeral service for a 9-year-old girl who was among six people killed during Saturday's shooting in Tucson.The state Senate passed a bill, which is being con ... More >>
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January 11, 2011
Arizona House Passes Bill Prohibiting Picketing at Funerals; Lawmakers Display Bipartisan Spirit
www.bipartisanbridge.org Arizona lawmakers engage in bipartisanshipAfter swiftly moving through the state Senate and the House of Representatives, a bill that makes it illegal to protest or picket within 300 feet of funerals is making its way to Governor Jan Brewer, who is expected to sign ... More >>
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January 20, 2011
Terry Goddard, Raul Grijalva Call for Compromise, as Rodney Glassman Whips Up Rancor
Compromise? Apparently not, if Glassman gets his way...Fearing an acrimonious showdown this Saturday when Dems are scheduled to meet at the Wyndham Hotel downtown to pick a new Democratic Party chair, former Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard and Congressman Raul Grijalva are calling for a compr ... More >>
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January 27, 2011
Rep. Dennis Kucinich Bites Back with Lawsuit Over Olive Pit
United States CongressHow much are Rep. Dennis Kucinich's teeth worth? A cool $150K, perhaps. That's how much the Ohio Congressman is seeking in damages in a lawsuit against a Capitol Hill cafeteria where he suffered "permanent dental and oral injuries" and "loss of e ... More >>
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February 4, 2011
Arizona Republican's Abortion Bill is "Assault [on] Woman's Dignity," Pro-Choice Group Says
www.demotivateus.comThere are several abortion bills making their way through the Arizona Legislature at the moment. None of them seem to make a whole lot of sense, considering the other, more-pressing issues the state currently faces (namely a pesky $2 billion budget shortfall), but o ... More >>
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February 9, 2011
Russell Pearce's "Anchor Baby" Bills, John Eastman's Homophobia, Adam Driggs' Political Courage
Pearce, foiled, but only for the moment, on his two 14th Amendment bigot bills...As you likely know by now, state Senate President Russell Pearce's unconstitutional, un-American, immoral, and illegal effort to undermine the birthright citizenship provision of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitut ... More >>
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February 15, 2011
Joe Arpaio Says He's Mulling Run for U.S. Senate -- We Say He's Full of S**t
There's no chance in hell that Joe Arpaio runs for U.S. Senate. You heard it here first.Maricopa County's self-proclaimed "toughest sheriff in America," Joe Arpaio, says he's considering running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Jon Kyl.That said, New Times guaran-damn-tees he won ... More >>
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February 18, 2011
Janet Napolitano No-Go on Senate Run; Wants to Focus on Border Security
Janet Napolitano says she's more interested in "protecting the American people from terrorism" than running for Senate.Former Arizona governor and current Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced today that she will not seek the Senate seat being vacated by Senator Jon Kyl.Napolitan ... More >>
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April 1, 2011
Congressman Trent Franks Won't Run for Senate. God Apparently Changed His Mind
Congressman Trent Franks is a no-go for the Senate seat being vacated by Senator Jon Kyl.God, apparently, is a little indecisive.Despite having indicated earlier in the week that he would announce his plans to run for the Senate seat being vacated by Senator Jon Kyl on Saturday, Congressman Trent ... More >>
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April 1, 2011
Congressman Trent Franks Won't Run for Senate. God Apparently Changes Mind
Congressman Trent Franks is a no-go for the Senate seat being vacated by Senator Jon Kyl.God, apparently, is a little indecisive.Despite having indicated earlier in the week that he would announce his plans to run for the Senate seat being vacated by Senator Jon Kyl on Saturday, Congressman Trent ... More >>
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April 12, 2011
Senator Jon Kyl's Lies About Planned Parenthood "Not Intended to be Factual Statement"
www.persephonemagazine.comDisclaimer: whatever Senator Jon Kyl says is "not intended to be a factual statement."As the United States government creeped closer to shutting down on Friday because far-right-wing-nuts don't like abortion, Senator Jon Kyl took to the Senate floor to give a less-than-" ... More >>
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April 14, 2011
Russell Pearce Is His Own Worst Enemy
www.persephonemagazine.comDisclaimer: whatever Senator Jon Kyl says is "not intended to be a factual statement."As the United States government creeped closer to shutting down on Friday because far-right-wing-nuts don't like abortion, Senator Jon Kyl took to the Senate floor to give a less-than-" ... More >>
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April 14, 2011
Arizona Legislature Would Prefer You Not Be Gay if You Want to Adopt a Kid
www.cafepress.comThe Arizona Senate yesterday approved a bill already given the green light by the House of Representatives that makes it as difficult as possible for gay people to adopt a child in the Grand Canyon State.The bill doesn't necessarily say homosexuals can't adopt children, but that ... More >>
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April 15, 2011
Morning Poll: Is Senator Jon Kyl's Excuse Over "Factual Statements" Satisfactory?
Disclaimer: Jon Kyl's apology for lying about abortion statistics is "not intended to be a factual statement" -- or it is? Senator Jon Kyl issued a statement yesterday apologizing for his attempt to redefine lying by following a lie with the disclaimer that his statement was not "intended to be a ... More >>
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May 11, 2011
DREAM Act Reintroduced as Democrats Continue Kabuki Courtship of Latinos
Cleveland.comDREAM On.Illinois Senator Richard Durbin will re-introduce the DREAM Act later this morning. Durbin's move is the second step in the Democratic Party's kabuki courtship of Latino voters ahead of the 2012 elections, which began with Barack Obama's bogus immigration speech yesterday. ... More >>
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May 11, 2011
Terry Goddard Leads Dems in Hypothetical, Gabrielle Giffords-Less Senate Race, Poll Finds
Bad news, Democrats: without Gabrielle Giffords, this guy is your best shot at winning a U.S. Senate seat.Assuming Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords doesn't miraculously run for the Senate seat getting vacated by Senator Jon Kyl, former Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard is the most popular am ... More >>
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August 2, 2011
How Did Your Representative Vote on Debt-Ceiling Bill? Let's Take a Look
www.pcrf.comThe federal government avoided economic catastrophe today after the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill to increase the debt-ceiling yesterday. The bill cleared the Senate this morning, and President Barack Obama signed it into law moments ago.The vast majority of Arizon ... More >>
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September 26, 2011
Don Bivens, Former Democratic Party Chief, Announces Senate Candidacy
www.wikipedia.org Don Bivens is running for Senate.Don Bivens, the former chairman of the Arizona Democratic Party, made it official this morning: he's running for the United States Senate.Bivens, a Phoenix-based attorney, announced on his campaign website this morning that he'll seek the Democra ... More >>
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September 29, 2011
Is Joe Arpaio Really Thinking About Running for Senate (as if We Even Have to Ask)?
This guy's pretending to be considering a Senate run.Did you hear the one about 79-year-old Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio considering a run for the United States Senate?That's not a joke -- Arpaio, at 79, really claims to be considering running for the Senate seat getting vacated by Senator ... More >>
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November 3, 2011
Village Voice Media Asks for Your Support of Senate Bill 596
This guy's pretending to be considering a Senate run.Did you hear the one about 79-year-old Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio considering a run for the United States Senate?That's not a joke -- Arpaio, at 79, really claims to be considering running for the Senate seat getting vacated by Senator ... More >>
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November 5, 2011
Russell Pearce Supporter Ron Ludders' Lame Robocall Targeting Democrats and Latinos
What we'll be serenading the Pearce folks with this Tuesday evening...In what smells like a classic attempt at voter suppression, the conservative Safeguard Arizona's Future PAC, which previously backed wackjob loser JD Hayworth in the 2010 Republican U.S. Senate primary, is doing robocalls to ... More >>
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November 21, 2011
As the Stop Online Piracy Act Hits Capitol Hill, Here Are Five Major Artists That Support Online Music Piracy
No matter your stance on piracy, you have to admit it's pretty freakin' sweet that, at any given time, you can hop on the web and get free art. Even if it is illegal. Of course, the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) is out to change all of that. Introduced to the House of Representatives in late ... More >>
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November 22, 2011
As the Stop Online Piracy Act Hits Capitol Hill, Five Artists That Speak Out Against File Sharing
Sigur RosYesterday, we blogged about the ultra-famous musicians that support music piracy in the face of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), recently introduced to the House of Representatives, which aims to protect the copyright laws of music and other downloadable intellectual property. Web ... More >>
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November 28, 2011
Can Dems Take Senate Seat From Congressman Jeff Flake?
www.politicalhumor.comA Democrat hasn't held a U.S. Senate seat in Arizona since 1995, but a recent poll suggests that the seat getting vacated by retiring Senator Jon Kyl is within reach for Arizona lefties.According to the pollsters at the left-leaning Public Policy Polling, Republican Congress ... More >>
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January 26, 2012
Richard Carmona Promises AZ Dems a U.S. Senate Seat
www.politicalhumor.comA Democrat hasn't held a U.S. Senate seat in Arizona since 1995, but a recent poll suggests that the seat getting vacated by retiring Senator Jon Kyl is within reach for Arizona lefties.According to the pollsters at the left-leaning Public Policy Polling, Republican Congress ... More >>
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January 29, 2012
Richard Carmona Interview at Dems State Meeting in Tucson
Carmona talks immigration, foreign policy and women's issues with Gilman and IAbove is a video of an interview videographer Dennis Gilman and I did with former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona, now a candidate for the U.S. Senate. The interview took place at the state Democrats' winter meeting i ... More >>
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