Arizona Democrats have grounds for optimism, but some of the evidence is being exaggerated.
Monthly Archives: August 2018
Is there a future for liberal white males in the Democratic Party?
Results from the Arizona primary raise the question.
What does the Ducey protest vote mean?
Even though Ken Bennett had no money or agenda, he got 30 percent of the GOP primary vote. What beef do some Republicans have with Ducey’s tenure?
John McCain fit the Arizona of his era
John McCain fit the Arizona of his era in much the same way that Barry Goldwater, whom McCain succeeded, fit the Arizona of his era.
A problem with the Cohen plea deal
How can something be an illegal contribution to a campaign if the the campaign couldn’t do it?
‘Age tax’ attack is political nonsense
It’s actually the elimination of an Obamacare subsidy paid by the young and healthy. The real question is how to make the individual health insurance market work better for more people.
What do U.S. sanctions actually accomplish?
Making access to U.S. markets a weapon carries risks.
Phoenix’s Prop. 411 is far from optimal
The charter amendment will boost turnout, except in the most important races.
McSally and Ward’s silly fight over Trump
Neither are Never-Trumpers. Both will want a constructive working relationship with Trump and his administration.
There can be enough water for the San Pedro and Sierra Vista
The court got the application of the assured water supply statute right. But if water were treated more like a market commodity, there would enough to go around.