Reposted by Craig M.Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 16hOf course Kash Patel wants to hand the UFC a NO-BID contract to train FBI agents. The UFC is a sports entertainment business. The FBI already trains agents in defensive tactics. And we’re supposed to believe Dana White, Trump’s buddy, runs the only organization in America qualified to do this. 1761427648
Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 14hcpmazrandommusings.blogspot.com/2026/10/legi... Arizona Summary: Nadacpmazrandommusings.blogspot.comLegislative schedule - week starting 10/11/2026 010
Reposted by Craig M.Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 16hThe NYPD just released surveillance video of the ICE shooting (which occurred off camera). Two men in civilian clothes run up to a car with guns drawn. One second later, one man begins smashing the butt of his gun into the driver’s side window. The driver appears to panic and hit the gas. 14132831071
Reposted by Craig M.Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16hTrump makes genocidal threats against Iran and then IMMEDIATELY pivots to whining about not winning the Nobel Peace Price. You can't make it up. 2133625869
Reposted by Craig M.@debbie156 @debbie156.bsky.social · 17h#AZ 2026 ballot: 8 propositions, all flawed. They ban nonexistent taxes, defund rural police under cover of grocery-tax cuts, target faith groups helping migrants, regulate bathrooms with no medical exceptions, censor school curricula, threaten early voting. Vote NO on all 8. #ProudBlue #Pinks 1110684
Reposted by Craig M.Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20hTrump has denied disaster relief for Illinois following severe storms in August. Trump approved a request from Indiana for damage resulting from the same storms. One is a "blue state." The other is a "red state." No other president has politicized natural disasters the way that Trump has. 19956752616
Reposted by Craig M.Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 19hPutin throws lifeline to try to save Trump in the midterms. In return, American dollars go to Russia and get put toward killing innocent Ukrainians. Trump/Russia right out in the open. www.dailymail.com/news/article...dailymail.comPutin throws Trump midterm lifeline as Russia agrees to supply dieselDonald Trump announced today that Vladimir Putin has agreed to supply the US with hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel. 2322095939
Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 19hcpmazrandommusings.blogspot.com/2026/10/fun-... Arizonacpmazrandommusings.blogspot.comFun with campaign lit... Part 4Note: Both pieces were address to people who don't currently live, though one included "Or Current Resident" on the addressee line. 000
Reposted by Craig M.The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 21h“Prices would’ve DECLINED without the tariffs” 😕 The Trump Tax is real 421861688
Reposted by Craig M.Max Blau @maxblau.bsky.social · 09/10/2026My colleagues and I at @propublica.org are looking into the ways health insurers’ use of prior authorization — the extra layer of approval insurers require before covering a medical expense — impacts patients. We need your help. 👇 www.propublica.org/getinvolved/...propublica.orgWe’re Investigating Prior Authorization. Help ProPublica Understand Your Health Insurance Denial.ProPublica is looking into the ways health insurers’ use of prior authorization impacts patients. We need your help to figure out if the process is still leading to delayed or missed treatments, tests... 9222110
Reposted by Craig M.Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Trump’s obsession with demonizing the Somali community is dangerous and reprehensible. Hate to break it to him: Somali Minnesotans are resilient. We will not let Trump intimidate us. Our neighbors have our back. 603289541
Reposted by Craig M.Mickey Kuhns @mickeykuhns.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Trump’s idea of helping children: let billionaires dump stock into their savings accounts, then bar families from rejecting it or selling for five years. The rich get applause and captive shareholders. Kids get the risk. Another grift wrapped in generosity. www.rawstory.com/amp/trump-ac...rawstory.comTrump rigs kids’ piggy banks so billionaires can dump falling stock on them: analyst 2134
Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 09/10/2026ktar.com/arizona-news... Guess downtown Phoenix will have a lower EQ from Dec. 17 thru Dec. 20. Recommend avoiding the area then.ktar.comVice President JD Vance to headline Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix - KTAR.comAmericaFest 2026 will take place Dec. 17–20 at the Phoenix Convention Center, bringing four days of speeches and cultural discussions. 000
Reposted by Craig M.Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 09/10/2026The Fort Hood Shooting was horrific. At least 4 dead. At least 14 injured. But I bet you've never heard the name of Army Specialist Ivan Lopez, who was responsible for the 2014 Fort Hood shooting. Because you understand he reps only himself, but somehow Nidal Malik Hasan speaks for 'all Muslims.' 836996
Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 09/10/2026cpmazrandommusings.blogspot.com/2026/10/fun-...cpmazrandommusings.blogspot.comFun with campaign lit... Part 3This one is pretty mundane as it sent out by the candidate. So mundane that I have no snark at the ready. Candidates are boring; PACs are much more fun. Trust me. 😀 000
Reposted by Craig M.Jon Cryer @mrjoncryer.bsky.social · 09/10/2026America has become an authoritarian state. 2127835
Reposted by Craig M.Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 09/10/2026This is Nazi rhetoric, full stop. It's not only a call to instigate a race war in the United States, but it's reminiscent of historic European justifications used to incite pogroms against Jews. People who say things like this are incredibly dangerous, as there is nothing they won't eventually do. 1140291311
Reposted by Craig M.Schooley @schooley.bsky.social · 09/10/2026It sure feels like the administration is going to pull out all the stops hoping to incite violence in the streets before the election. 825647
Reposted by Craig M.Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 08/10/2026If you say you deserve the Nobel Peace Prize, you don’t deserve the Nobel Peace Prize www.reuters.com/world/europe/trump-…reuters.comTrump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize but has doubts he will get itUS President Donald Trump, who waged war with Iran and has yet to broker peace in Ukraine, said on Wednesday that he should win the Nobel Peace Prize but acknowledged doubt about his chances. 1616834
Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026You *do* know Cheeto wants their use to be at least doubled by using them on Democrats and anyone with skin darker than a golfer's tan. www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comFrance halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protestsThe step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers. 000
Reposted by Craig M.Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 07/10/2026The Trump Crime Family 68683073428
Reposted by Craig M.American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Behind each banned or challenged title is an author being professionally—and sometimes personally—targeted for the stories they've chosen to share. For #BannedBooksWeek, @amlibraries.bsky.social spoke with five authors about their experiences. bit.ly/4ehBypJ 410946
Reposted by Craig M.Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 07/10/2026NEW: CONTENT WARNING FOR SA: Democratic candidate for Arizona's 8th Congressional district Bernadette Greene-Placentia was raped by two men while repairing campaign signs according to a sheriff's report. www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/congres...phoenixnewtimes.comCongressional candidate is raped while repairing her campaign signsEmbarrassed, she initially didn’t want to report attack. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office's investigation is ongoing. A Phoenix New Times exclusive. 42644002187
Reposted by Craig M.Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 06/10/2026NEW AD: Introducing SCANDUEL! The only betting app where you can parlay Ken Paxton’s scandals — and get paid! Here’s a tip: Always bet that he did the thing. 💰 622039603
Reposted by Craig M.Governor Newsom Press Office @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov · 07/10/2026This is the President who sent 700 Marines and 4,000 National Guard troops into Los Angeles to terrorize diverse communities. His rhetoric isn’t an anomaly or a one-off. 10496192
Reposted by Craig M.AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026My office will keep fighting to protect Robson Ranch residents—and all Arizonans—and make sure any rate increases approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission are truly just and reasonable. Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas... 5289
Reposted by Craig M.Center on Budget and Policy Priorities @centeronbudget.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Our Quick Guide to SNAP Eligibility and Benefits is now updated for fiscal year 2027, including the latest eligibility rules, benefit amounts, and recent changes to the program: www.cbpp.org/research/foo...cbpp.orgA Quick Guide to SNAP Eligibility and BenefitsA summary of SNAP eligibility and benefit calculation rules that are in effect for federal fiscal year 2026, which began in October 2025. 046
Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 06/10/2026I hope they're right and telling the truth, but they may not be told the truth by Vlad and his underlings. Plus I'm old enough to remember Covid. 000
Reposted by Craig M.Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 06/10/2026NEW: In a major break from past norms, the Trump administration sent criminal prosecutors and an FBI agent to monitor voters in Arizona's primaries earlier this year. The push comes as Trump exerts pressure on state elections as part of an ongoing attempt to find fraud before the midterms.democracydocket.comDOJ dispatched criminal prosecutors, FBI agent to monitor Arizona’s primary, documents revealThe deployments mark a major break from past departmental norms. 33443226
Reposted by Craig M.Mohave County Indivisible @mohaveindv.bsky.social · 06/10/20269 AZ neighbors are running for Congress right now — all focused on lowering costs, protecting benefits and securing water. They're asking if affordable housing, safe Social Security, and accessible healthcare matter to you. If they do, find your district and vote arizonacoalition.net/voter-lookup 0146
Reposted by Craig M.AZ LD3 Democrats @azld3dems.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Submit Questions for the October 7 debate between Dr. Amish Shah and Jay Feeley www.azcleanelections.gov/debate-infor...azcleanelections.govCandidate Debates | Citizens Clean Elections CommissionWatch your Arizona legislative and statewide candidates debate and answer questions from voters like you. 011
Reposted by Craig M.Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 06/10/2026The MAGA outrage machine is having another meltdown. This time, it’s over Jack Smith’s shirt. Nowhere on the shirt is Trump’s name, unless they’ve decided he’s a king. 52961071384
Reposted by Craig M.Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Trump is doubling down on his claim that he’ll give out $5,000 checks if Republicans win the midterms. Is it any wonder why? He’s historically unpopular, so much so that some Republican candidates are distancing themselves. He’s terrified of a wipeout in November — and we’re going to deliver one. 1081378312
Reposted by Craig M.Elizabeth Warren @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Donald Trump made 1,000+ stock trades in one month, all while holding the power to move the market. Banning the president and lawmakers from owning and trading individual stocks is common sense. It is long past time for Congress to act. 722155
Reposted by Craig M.The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 06/10/2026Trump: "Remember, with the war, it's just artificial. It's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe…They can take out a city. Let them take out Los Angeles. let them take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay and it's going to be over with very soon." 7513248
Reposted by Craig M.Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 06/10/2026NEW: During a rally just now, Trump invited Iran to “take out Los Angeles and San Diego,” saying it would be a “small price to pay.” 66630791193
Reposted by Craig M.Pissedoffpundit @pissedoffpundant.bsky.social · 04/10/2026No shit🤔💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 448269035266
Reposted by Craig M.NPR @npr.org · 04/10/2026Arizona Republican candidate for Congress Mark Lamb has been accused of sexual misconduct while sheriff. His controversy is turning many voters away as Democrats see an opportunity in the red seat. n.pr/3VhRUbwn.prLatter-day Saints women turn away from scandal-plagued Republican candidate in ArizonaArizona Republican candidate for Congress Mark Lamb has been accused of sexual misconduct while sheriff. His controversy is turning many voters away as Democrats see an opportunity in the red seat. 31531153
Reposted by Craig M.Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 26/09/2026The major platforms—Facebook, YouTube, and X—are all refusing to show the trailer for the upcoming documentary that eviscerates the ridiculous pest Elon Musk. So I guess we have to do our part to make sure it is seen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY_8...youtube.comMusk | Official Trailer | Bleecker StreetYouTube video by Musk 25667774555
Reposted by Craig M.Arizona Secretary of State @azsecretary.bsky.social · 05/10/2026We are 30 days away from the November 3rd General Election. You must be registered to vote before tomorrow October 5th at midnight, and early ballots start to mail out on October 7th. Get election ready today at Arizona.Vote. 0117
Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 04/10/2026After 2 possessions, the Arizona Cardinals led 14-3. Unfortunately for the Cards, the rest of the game got played. 010
Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 04/10/2026www.votebeat.org/national/202...votebeat.orgGeorgia election board director allegedly goes rogue, asks feds to crack down on state voting equipmentTwo members of the Georgia State Election Board say their executive director sent unauthorized letters to the Trump administration. 010