tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470097808236648178.post1714998007762913758..comments2023-12-24T15:26:45.358-08:00Comments on pygalgia: Local Politics and National Influencepygalgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14423302866723206260noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470097808236648178.post-33178545580870517772008-06-01T13:26:00.000-07:002008-06-01T13:26:00.000-07:00I admit that "conservative" might not be accurate,...I admit that "conservative" might not be accurate, but during her time in the state legislature she has voted in line with corporate interests over environmental interests, has been a "law and order" vote for increasing criminal penalties for minor drug offenses, and supported Arizona's anti-gay marriage initiative. While she has taken more liberal stands on Health Care, Education, and Energy lately, her record is not that of a "progressive."<BR/>I'm not sure what her record was on Iraq.<BR/>Overall, I will support her if she is the nominee, but I think that Howard would be a much better choice for congress.pygalgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423302866723206260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470097808236648178.post-33214533531519760792008-06-01T13:07:00.000-07:002008-06-01T13:07:00.000-07:00I have researched Ann a bit and I would not interp...I have researched Ann a bit and I would not interpret her positions as being progressive, but more establishment democrat. (i.e. running on public relation themes of American goodness and militarism.) My question is: Did Ann support the Iraq war in 2003? Was she manipulated by Bush propaganda and if so what would lead us not to believe that it couldnt happen again given her ideology?Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16518900545104206642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470097808236648178.post-64946173086025299262008-06-01T11:02:00.000-07:002008-06-01T11:02:00.000-07:00In what way is Ann a conservative Democrat? Her fi...In what way is Ann a conservative Democrat? Her first big endorsement was from pro-choice Emily's List. Her social positions certainly don't seem to be in line with her district.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470097808236648178.post-62795645571847884882008-05-31T15:53:00.000-07:002008-05-31T15:53:00.000-07:00The district was drawn (see map above) with the ho...The district was drawn (see map above) with the hope of creating another safe repub seat, but population growth didn't cooperate with the republican plans. Now the district is a fairly even split and ripe for a pickup this cycle. Side note: it's the largest congressional district in terms of square miles in the country.pygalgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423302866723206260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3470097808236648178.post-73756399173606686962008-05-31T13:46:00.000-07:002008-05-31T13:46:00.000-07:00Just curious if the GOP played with the redistrict...Just curious if the GOP played with the redistricting down in Az like they did in Texas.<BR/>Another thought. With the boomers starting to retire I'm sure the politics of Az will really start to change here shortly.Demeurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935263659097273535noreply@blogger.com