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How to Vote for the Democratic Blue Ticket
President and VP: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris US Senate: Mark Kelly US House of Representatives: Ann Kirkpatrick (CD2) and Raul Grijalva (CD3) Propositions: Vote [...]
In Her Own Words: Kamala Harris Rallies Tucson for Joe Biden
In the spirit of the late great John McCain, I was thinking, let's start with a little straight talk. Now, you know, there has [...]
It’s Already Too Late to Stop Climate Change
Joseph Weinberger, a climate activist and second-year UCLA medical student, says it is already too late to stop climate change. Speaking as a member of [...]
SEE: Matt Heinz for Pima Supervisor, District 2
ALSO: Luci Messing (First Vice Chair of the Pima Democratic Party) and Bonnie Heidler (current chair of LD10 Democrats) announce that they are [...]
Videos of Candidates and Speakers at Democrats of Greater Tucson
Democrats of Greater Tucson meets every Monday at Noon via Zoom. Visit the EVENTS page to see our upcoming speaker. Note: this is definitely an [...]
“The Ballots” May Save Us From The Madness of this Trump Administration
You may recall the president’s (AKA Commander Covid) fevered rant a few weeks ago about “the ballots” being rife with corruption, stolen votes, imaginary voters, [...]
It’s Not Over ‘Til It’s Over!
As of October 22, almost 53% of the registered Democrats in Pima County have voted, thanks to Democratic PCs and volunteers to educate and motivate [...]
Share “Go From There” Biden Video with Your Friends
This Biden/Harris Campaign Ad, released during Game One of the World Series, may be one of the best closing ads in recent Presidential Campaign History. [...]
Arizonans are hurting. Here’s My Plan To Help Them As President
Right now, far too many of Arizonans’ lives have been turned upside down. More than 220,000 have been infected with COVID-19. Nearly 6,000 have died, missing from [...]
WATCH: 5 TUSD Candidates for School Board
Five candidates who are running for four-year terms on the Tucson Unified School District Board appeared at DGT’s October 19, 2020, meeting: Ravi [...]
Free Mark Kelly and Biden/Harris Signs
Call or walk-in 3532 E Grant Rd 85716 (near Dodge) 520-505-1124
The New York Times Indictment of Donald Trump
I was sorting out this past week’s outrages from TrumpWorld when a New York Times editorial dropped into my in-box on Friday, and it hit [...]
VIDEO: David Lujan on Vote YES for Prop. 208, Invest In Ed
David Lujan explains why voters should pass Prop. 208, the Invest In Ed ballot initiative. He is one of the authors of [...]
Flipping the Legislature for the First Time in 50 Years: A Distinct Possibility
This article first appeared on the Blog for Arizona, http://blogforarizona.net/ My colleagues David Gordon and Clyde Steele have written extensively about State Senator [...]
Who is Packing the Supreme Court Now?
With the storm of really wild events overcoming the political scene in this great republic these days, it's difficult for me to focus on a [...]
Diamond is the Only Choice for Pima County Dist. 4 Supervisor. Christy is an Abomination.
After listening to a League of Women Voters debate, it is clear that Steve Diamond -- the first Democrat to run for Pima County District [...]
Unlawful Militia Threats to Watch for at Polling Places
What is a militia? Federal and state laws generally use the term “militia” to refer to all able-bodied residents between certain ages who may be [...]
Get Your ByeDon Hats and T-Shirts and Support DGT
Double R Promotions of Tucson is selling ByeDon hats and T-shirts. With every sale, the company will donate $5 to DGT. The sale is organized [...]
Cursing Like a Trained Parrot, McSally Loses Debate to Mark Kelly
This article is cross-posted from the Blog for Arizona. By AZ BlueMeanie Martha, Martha, Martha … you are such a tool of Newt Gingrich’s [...]
SEE: Kirsten Engel for AZ Senate, speaking at DGT on October 5, 2020
In the announcements, two leaders of the Coalition for a National Infrastructure Bank, as set forth in House Bill 6422, said the bank [...]
Kirsten Engel for State Senate Thank You Slideshow
Look for yourself in this delightful "thank you" video from Kirsten Engel, Democratic candidate for state Senate in LD10. If you have ever [...]
Dr. Felipe Perez to Return Science and Reason to Arizona’s LD 11
In the last couple of election cycles, the politics of Arizona Legislative District 11 has come under ridicule because of the fringe and conspiracy-laden views [...]
Law Enforcement Must Keep Polling Places Safe
I survey the wreckage of our Democratic electoral process left after Tuesday night’s presidential “debate,” I believe we Democrats must start where we live, and [...]
Educator and Community Stalwart Rex Scott is Running for Pima Supervisor, District 1
This article first appeared on the Blog for Arizona Rex Scott has been part of the Pima County Community since 1991. A teacher, [...]
The Danger of Drinking the Trump Kool-Aid
Recently a reader wrote to the Arizona Daily Star spewing bogus claims about what would happen if Biden were elected. She claimed all manner of [...]
Steve Diamond, Candidate for Dist. 4 Pima Supervisor, Aims to Oust Anti-Science Incumbent
In a year that indicates a Blue Wave may be coming, the trends are good news to the Democratic candidate Steve Diamon, candidate for District [...]
SEE: Chad Campbell on Vote “YES” on Prop. 207 to Legalize Marijuana
Chad Campbell is the Chair of Smart and Safe Arizona, which is leading the campaign in support of Proposition 207. At the DGT meeting on [...]
Thinking About Volunteering? Democrat Nathan Bacall says, “DO IT”
"Do it!" says Nathan Bacall to Democrats thinking about campaigning actively. Nathan is a precinct committeeman, First VP of LD9 Democrats, and member [...]
Will the New Conservative Court Impede Medical Aid in Dying Laws?
Trump and Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett Although staunchly Catholic Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, has never weighed in on medical [...]
US election polls look good for Joe Biden. But can they be trusted?
The numbers are looking pretty good for Democrats in Arizona. The party’s Senate candidate is up more than five points in polling averages, and Joe Biden [...]
Listen: Trump More Likely to Goof Up at Tuesday’s Debate
“People are dying, tens of thousands of people are out of work—he’s embarrassing,” is not only the quote of the year from former Hillary [...]
All Eyes on Arizona’s Independent Redistricting Commission
While we have been distracted by the incumbent president’s continuing acts of ignorance and outrage, another process important to our political health in Arizona has [...]
Now is the Time for All Good Democrats to Join DGT, and Come to the Aid of Their Country
Join a community of informed Democrats Rex Scott speaking at DGT before the pandemic. The stakes in the 2020 election could not be [...]
A Little Humor to Remind Us to Laugh
On President Trump's refusal to commit to a peaceful transition of power if he loses the election "Well, so much for that Nobel Peace Prize," [...]
Attention Evangelicals: The US Has Never Been a Christian Nation
Biblicism defines Evangelicals as: Having an over-rigid adherence to certain Bible texts or teachings at the expense of context and other biblical teachings. Having a [...]
Discover How Teresa Gerschutz is Turning Arizona Blue with Voter Cards, House Parties and New Volunteers
In the latest episode of Larry Bodine Live, he interviews Teresa Gerschutz, a Precinct Committee Leader in Precinct #239 who recruits volunteers. [...]
Kirsten Engel Will Champion the People’s Agenda in the Arizona State Senate
With Senate Democratic Leader David Bradley retiring this year, voters in Arizona Legislative District Ten will have a choice on whom they want to succeed [...]
Gallup: Democrats Viewed as Party Better Able to Handle Top Problems
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Democrats have an edge at handling the most important problems, 47% to 39%. Typically, the party leading on this measure has won the [...]
VIDEO: Catherine Ripley, candidate for Pima Community College Board
Catherine Ripley, who is a candidate for Pima County Community College (PCC) Governing Board, spoke about educational priorities at the Sept. 21, 2020 [...]
Shot down: Freedom Center’s Bid to Make Pro-Republican Course a General Education Course
UA’s University-wide General Education Committee voted not to approve the course PPEL 101 for general education status after presentations on Sept. 16 by David Schmidtz, [...]
Voting by Mail — How Lucky are We?
Arizona has been blessed to have two important and very progressive pillars of representative democracy: the Permanent Early Voters List and the non-partisan Redistricting Commission. [...]
Discover Why Maria Hidalgo Loves Campaigning for Democrats
In the latest episode of Larry Bodine Live, a project of LD9 Democrats, Precinct Committee Woman Maria Hidalgo talks about the joys of [...]
LD11 Officially a ‘Flippable District’ to Blue for JoAnna Mendoza and Felipe Perez
The ADLCC, the legislative arm of the Arizona Democratic Party, has added District 11 to their list of flippable Districts and investing additional resources into [...]
If You Knew Betsy Devos…
To understand Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education, it is helpful to know about her background and her agenda. Amazingly, it does not directly flow [...]
WATCH Connie DeLarge & Paul Taylor of the African American Caucuses
Connie DeLarge, Chair of the Arizona Democratic Party African American Caucus, says, “We have people in our current Administration trying to take us back [...]
Yes, Arizona Dems, LD11 is in Play!
We here in Pima County like to point north for the source of what ails our poor state. We blame the deep red suburbs and [...]
Republicans Vince Leach and Mark Finchem — “Please Not Again”
Having studied the issues and priorities for both Republicans and Democrats running for Arizona's State Senate and House, I can't help but wonder if both [...]
VIDEO with Darsi Aldrich: You Too Can Get Great Results with Phone Banking
"Come with an open mind, don't think you can change the world in one day," says Darsi Aldrich. She is a precinct committeewoman [...]
Take it from a Teacher — Vote YES on Prop. 208, Invest In Ed
Back in 2008-2009, Arizona was slammed by the impact of our national recession. Leaders had to determine the best and most efficient ways of balancing [...]
Don’t Get Me Started on the GOP Senate Failure to Help Americans!
Well, it happened again! I was about to finish up a post looking at a positive aspect of Arizona politics, when the Governor had to [...]
Reaction to Trump Flag Boosts Mary Alice Theroux’s Campaign for Democrats
Mary Alice Theroux joined us on “Larry Bodine Live” to talk about her current project, how she got started in campaigning for Democrats, [...]
Between Two Saguaros – Meet Chris Nanos for Sheriff
In the spirit of Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis...we bring you our desert version this election season. Pima County Democratic Chair Alison Jones [...]
6 Pima County Races You Should Know About
Things are moving fast and furiously, and monthly just isn’t often enough. In upcoming weekly letters, I will be talking about what will be on [...]
Campaign for JoAnna Mendoza for State Senate in LD11
Campaign for JoAnna Mendoza, who is running for state Senate in LD11 (Oro Valley & Marana) and will improve COVID response, education, and healthcare. [...]
GOP Rep. Mark Finchem of LD11 Belongs to a Right-Wing Militia
The Oath Keepers can claim a Republican member running for the Arizona legislature: rightwing state Rep. Mark Finchem of LD11 (Oro Valley & Marana). Anti-government [...]
Support a Working-Class Candidate for Labor Day
With your help, last month I won 65% of the vote in my primary election and I am now on my way towards making history [...]
Outrageous: Trump Disparages Fallen American Soldiers
I first saw reports Thursday night about an article in The Atlantic by Jeffrey Goldberg about the president’s reaction to and behavior around our country’s [...]
Schedule of 2020 Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates
2020 First Presidential Debate Date: September 29, 2020, Tuesday Time: 9:00pm - 10:30pm ET Location: Cleveland, Ohio Host: Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic Health Education Campus Moderator: Chris Wallace, Fox [...]
Tucson’s Leo Gruenstein Registered 100 High School Students in a Week
Leo Gruenstein, a senior at the Gregory School in Tucson, successfully registered 100 students in a week, as part of a Mission [...]
SEE: Six Options at the End of Life with Dwight Moore, Ph.D.
Dwight Moore, Ph.D., spoke at the August 31, 2020, meeting of Democrats of Greater Tucson.Dr. Dwight Moore is the Chair of the Education [...]
Read This to Laugh Right Now!
I remind you to laugh and when better to do it, then after the Republican Convention! But first, On Former Trump Advisor Steve Bannon being charged [...]
Don’t Wait! Vote for Democrats Immediately after October 7
As soon as you get your mail-in ballot on October 7, vote it immediately. No first-class postage is needed. You can check when [...]
Voters Prioritize Protecting Social Security
President Donald Trump is waging a war on all current and future Social Security beneficiaries. Recently, Trump ordered the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to defer [...]
Terrifying Connections Between Arizona GOP Legislators & Right-Wing Militias
David Livingston is a Republican member of the Arizona State Senate representing District 22. He has been defending the Kenosha shooter on social media. [...]
Are Ducey and Republicans Headed for the Woodshed in November?
Gov. Ducey had better start paying attention because by all indications a train wreck is coming for him and elected Republicans in November. Since being [...]
The Liar Tweets Tonight — The Sequel!
Song by Roy Zimmerman and The ReZisters featuring Peggy Seeger, Jay Siegel of the Tokens, Vicki Randle, George Kahumoku Jr., Sandy Riccardi, and [...]
WATCH: Progressive Pam Powers Hannley Hits the Hot Issues
Pamela Powers Hannley, State Rep. for LD9, presented a comprehensive, bright progressive future for Arizona at the Democrats of Greater Tucson meeting on [...]
JoAnna Mendoza Will Improve Covid Response, Education and Healthcare in Tucson’s LD11
Gunnery Sergeant JoAnna Mendoza is the Democratic candidate for the State Senate in Arizona’s Legislative District 11 Gunnery Sergeant JoAnna Mendoza, the 2020 [...]
HEAR: Key Points of the Democratic Convention with DGT President
John C. Scott, host of the Political Forum on KVOI 1030 AM, interviewed me as a Delegate to the National Democratic Convention to discuss [...]
Preparing for a Post-COVID New World Order in Pima County
I would argue that Pima Community College could and should play a key role. History is riddled with periods of war, famine, natural disasters, plague, [...]
Infrastructure Bank Will Create 25 Million Jobs and Rebuild the Country
A coalition of labor leaders and elected local officials is calling for the creation of a $4 trillion National [...]
Donald Trump vs. the Constitution with Robert McWhirter on Aug. 17
As Trump claims to “make America great again,” he finds himself repeatedly bumping up against the greatest charter of government on earth: The [...]
Report on Today’s Hispanic and Labor Councils at the Democratic Convention
This morning, as a National Delegate, I attended the Hispanic and the Labor Councils on Day One the Democratic National Convention on August 17, 2020. [...]
Democratic Convention Detailed Lineup
UNITING AMERICA Convention Program (All times are EDT) August 17th, Monday Theme: "We The People" 8:00am-8:00pm All Day: State Delegation Breakfasts, Lunches & Receptions, DNC Caucus [...]
VIDEO Interview: Alison Jones, Chair of Pima Dems, on How to Win the Election
Alison Jones, the Chair of the Pima County Democratic Party, talked with Larry Bodine to describe her new strategy to turn Arizona Blue in [...]
Replace Postmaster Louis Dejoy Immediately
Millions of Americans are counting on the USPS Governing Board to use their authority to replace Louis Dejoy as Postmaster General. In the military, no [...]
Four religious segments appear to be strongly in Biden’s camp
According to a new Gallup Poll, four religious segments appear to be strongly in Biden's camp: Black Protestants, "Nones," those of non-Christian faiths, and Hispanic [...]
Video: Trump’s Own Staff Excoriate the President
The video quotes, with clips of Trump in action: Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson who calls Trump a “f….ing moron.“ Former Secretary of Defense James Mattis who [...]
Join Convention Watch Parties Across Arizona
Check out all of the Convention Watch Parties the Democratic Party is hosting! Please share these with your online communities. There will also be virtual [...]
Why I Picked Kamala Harris as My Running Mate
You make a lot of important decisions as president. But the first one is who you select to be your Vice President. I’ve decided that [...]
Trump’s Payroll Tax Deferral Raises Red Flags on Social Security
President Trump announced four executive actions, including a temporary payroll tax cut. While illegal, they are also a backhanded way to defund Social Security and [...]
SEE Brian Bickel, Candidate for Pima Treasurer at DGT on Aug. 10, 2020
Brian Bickel is firmly committed to the core values of opportunity, fairness, and security for all Pima County residents. He serves on the [...]
Mayor Regina Romero Discusses Her First Months as Mayor of Tucson
Mayor Regina Romero has had a lot on her governing plate since becoming the current leader of Tucson in December 2019. Like most Arizona’s Mayors, [...]
Trump’s Executive Orders Are a War on Social Security
Unable to deliver for the American people in a time of crisis, Donald Trump offered a series of half-baked measures today. He is putting Social [...]
Check out all the ways you can watch the 2020 Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention is happening on August 17-20 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Arizona time. Watch the video to see the wide assortment [...]
On This Day 55 Years Ago, the Voting Rights Act Was Signed Into Law
In our lifetime Americans have been beaten, bloodied, and murdered because they wanted to vote. For Black Americans, their fundamental right was denied by white [...]
Historian Allan Lichtman Says Biden Will Win
The professor famous for accurately predicting the winner of every presidential election since 1984 has issued his verdict for 2020: Joe Biden will defeat President Trump. American University Professor [...]
The Democratic Party National Platform
Click to read the Democratic Party Platform 2020-07-31 Table of Contents DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 4 PREAMBLE 5 PROTECTING AMERICANS AND RECOVERING FROM THE [...]
WATCH Barbara Eiswerth, Director of the Iskashitaa Refugee Network
Since 2003, refugees and Iskashitaa Refugee Network volunteers have worked together to harvest over a million pounds of produce from backyards, farms, and [...]
Democratic Turnout is Exceeding Republican turnout
With the primary election tomorrow, Data Orbital is giving you their takeaways from the early vote data. There are still tens of thousands of ballots [...]
Funny: ‘Impotus Americanus’ Trump Weighs Over 300 Pounds
In a mock nature documentary, a wildlife expert who sounds like Sir David Attenborough, describes the habitat and activity of the Impotus Americanus [...]
Schedule of Events for Democratic National Convention, Aug. 17-20
The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) and Democratic National Committee (DNC) today announced the leaders from across the nation who have been asked to serve [...]
Cancel the Election? No Way! We Will Vote
The Lincoln Project is the best and among the most effective rapid response ad machine, Anti Trump forces have in 2020. They have [...]
Senator Sinema’s 6 Arizona Priorities
I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy during this difficult time. While we all stay home as much as possible, [...]
Mark Kelly Will Protect Medicare and Social Security
Despite the fact that our seniors have been hit hard by the coronavirus, Washington politicians want to cut Medicare and Social Security, Mark Kelly says. [...]
I Know Joe Biden: Rabbi Michael Beals. He’s a Mensch.
We’re sharing stories directly from the people who truly know Joe and his character — from his family members to his colleagues to veterans he [...]
WATCH Gabriella Cazares Kelly, Candidate for Pima Recorder, at DGT on 7/27/2020
Gabriella Cázares-Kelly has worked in Native American institutions for more than 14 years, mostly in higher education and at the high school level. [...]
The Biden Agenda for Women
Joe Biden is going to build our country back better after this economic crisis and that includes ensuring we get closer to full inclusion of [...]
Was My Mail-In Ballot Counted?
If you have not mailed your primary ballot by now, you must deliver in person to The Pima Recorder's office at 240 N Stone Ave.
We Cannot Let Terrorism Stop Our Work As Democrats
The Maricopa County Democratic Party (MCDP) Headquarters in Phoenix was set on fire around 1:00 a.m. Friday morning, according to Steven Slugocki, Chair. The Phoenix [...]
What’s Happening In Portland Should Concern Everyone
We want to update you on the situation on the ground in Portland, Oregon. Over this past week, militarized federal forces have escalated their violent [...]
The Compelling Movie about Harriet Tubman
Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, the Movie Harriet tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's [...]
Barack Obama and Joe Biden on Taking Responsibility
Barack Obama and Joe Biden discuss Trump’s avoiding responsibility for everything that has happened in his Presidency. Biden says “Can you imagine standing up [...]
Biden Condemns Trump’s use of Storm Troopers in Portland and other Cities
Former Vice President and 2020 Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden issued a statement condemning Donald Trump’s use of Homeland Security Forces in Portland, Oregon, and [...]
Biden’s Statement on Trump’s Continued Failure to Control COVID-19
Originally published on Medium.com Yet again this morning, President Trump attacked the CDC and the public health experts who should be guiding our response to [...]
WATCH Tucson Mayor Regina Romero at DGT Online, July 20
Mayor Romero will discuss Mayor Romero discussed: ● Local COVID-19 Response ● Her First Six Months in Office She is the first woman [...]
Build Back Better: Joe Biden’s Jobs and Economic Recovery Plan for Working Families
Joe Biden believes to his core that there’s no greater economic engine in the world than the hard work and ingenuity of the American people. [...]
Why I Don’t Trust the Polls — and Neither Should You
Call it PTSD from the 2016 election, but I don't trust the new polls that show Biden ahead of Trump by 15 points. The surveys [...]
This is How Fascism Starts in America
What is happening? Unidentified and uninvited federal troops are, apparently without warrants, harassing, beating, and detaining nonviolent protestors on the streets of Portland. [...]
Voters Raise Concern Over ‘secret Trump Voters’ in their Communities
Reaction from Black Voices for Trump member Paris Dennard and Democratic strategist Mustafa Tameez.Watch the latest video at foxnews.com
Biden Praises and Encourages Arizonans
Joe Biden strikes a compassionate tone with the viewers counseling them on the simple things that will help keep them and their loved ones [...]
New poll of Arizona shows Joe leading Trump by five points, 49% to 44%
Donald Trump continues to trail Joe Biden in the key battleground state of Arizona, according to a new Arizona Public Opinion Pulse (AZPOP) survey released [...]
Must See: Ex-Trumper nails why we’re so exhausted by our president
"This guy should get the frick off Twitter... All he does is watch the goddamn news. Why don't you do your frickin job, Donald [...]
Small Business Owners React To Trump’s Comments On The Economy
This features three Pennsylvania small business owners who are asked to watch one of Mr. Trump’s economic roundtables and react to what he [...]
DGT Online: Brian Radford, Candidate for Pima Supervisor, Dist. 1
Brian discusses: Why he is running for Board Supervisor. Current challenges facing the county. Covid-19 impact on Pima County. Public education funding and [...]
Another Republican Abandons a Party That Has Abandoned Decency
Another principled Republican decides he can no longer be a member of a party that allows Trump to be their leader. So says Iowa state [...]
Video: On Covid-19, Trump Tells Us to ‘Live With It’
The Lincoln Project digital ad condemns Donald Trump for not taking the Coronavirus seriously after experts spent a day attempting to convince him [...]
Joe Biden Writes to an 8-year-old about Racial Injustice
Joe Biden released a new letter between Joe and Veronica, an eight-year-old who wrote to Joe about stopping the racial injustice and discrimination, as part [...]
Joe Biden Needs a 34-state Strategy to Win The Country
On July 12, 2020, Joe Biden is currently in an enviable position in most national and battleground Presidential polls. According to recent polling by the [...]
A Trumper Explains Why He is Voting Democratic This Year
CLICK LINK BELOW TO WATCH https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/politics/campaign-ads-2020/republican-voters-against-trump-not-my-proudest-moment--campaign-2020/2020/07/11/fa6f1eec-794e-4ea6-8829-17fb5e05e6f5_video.html The grainy first-person testimonial arrived at 2 a.m. in late June. A 40-year-old man with a thick Southern [...]
Joe Biden Video: The Power of Family
Please share this with our friend and colleagues. The digital ad, called “Four Hours” tells about how Joe Biden would travel every day by [...]
Video: Biden Will Build Back America
Please share this video via email and social media. The vide “This is How” tells explains the goals of the Democratic Presidential Nominee’s [...]
Video: Daniel Hernandez, Candidate for State Rep. in LD2 on July 6
Daniel Hernandez Jr. is a Democratic State Representative for LD2, covering Southeast Pima County and Santa Cruz County. He spoke at the June [...]
Trump erodes America’s foundation. This Fourth of July, I pledge to rebuild it.
The Fourth of July commemorates a courageous, extraordinary day, when the architects of our nation laid the first stone in the foundation of American democracy. [...]
In his Ads, Joe Biden salutes Front Line Heroes who Face the Perils of COVID 19 Every Day
This article first appeared on the Blog for Arizona. https://blogforarizona.net/ If voters need another reason to pick Joe Biden over [...]
Joe Biden: ‘We’re still in a deep, deep job hole because Donald Trump’
Former Vice President Joe Biden slammed President Trump’s celebration of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest jobs report and urged him to stop [...]
DGT President Bodine Supports ‘Black Lives Matter’ Banner on City Hall
Larry Bodine is a writer for the Blog for Arizona Tucson Mayor Regina Romero unveiled the Black Lives Matter banner on [...]
Video: Andrea Dalessandro, Candidate for AZ House in LD2
Andrea Dalessandro, Candidate for AZ House in LD2, spoke at Democrats of Greater Tucson on June 29, 2020. Andrea is currently an Arizona state [...]
Biden Hits it Out of the Park at a Press Conference
Trump Zone and Fox Island Residents who had delusions that Joe Biden was a frail elderly gentleman were sorely disappointed this afternoon as [...]
#WhatMatters featuring Bubba Wallace
In our newest episode of What Matters, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace joins BLM’s Managing Director Kailee Scales. Together, they discuss Bubba’s experience as the sole [...]
My Statement on the Trump Administration Stopping Funding for Federal Testing Sites Amid Climbing COVID-19 Cases
On Saturday, President Trump told America that he wants testing to be slowed down for the sake of craven political optics. This week he doubled [...]
Video: Trump is ‘like a child,’ Biden blasts Covid-19 response
“[Trump’s] like a child who can’t believe this has happened to him — all his whining and self-pity,” Joe Biden said during a [...]
Video: Kim Challender, Candidate for Pima County Recorder
At the June 22, 2020, meeting of Democrats of Greater Tucson, Kim Challender discussed: What inspired her to run [...]
Your Daily Dose of Joe!
To all the Dreamers who make our country better and stronger every single day: Thank you. This country needs you. #HomeIsHere pic.twitter.com/VZPVqY1cgq — Joe Biden [...]
New Black Lives Matter Video
This is our moment.In response to continuing state violence toward Black communities, we have taken to the streets and are demanding more from our neighbors [...]
Fox News poll: Biden Has 12-Point lead over Trump amid protests
The poll found 50 percent of respondents would vote for Biden, compared to 38 for Trump. For details go here. President Donald Trump is trailing [...]
Trump Begs “Slow The Testing Down, Please”
American Bridge launched a new five-figure digital ad in swing states highlighting President Trump’s boast from the failed Tulsa rally that he ordered [...]
Help Teachers Defeat Koch-Backed Cuts
The devastating economic crash due to the coronavirus pandemic has created huge budget shortfalls in every state. Estimates show revenue allocated to education will drop [...]
Video: JoAnna Mendoza, Candidate for AZ Senate in LD11
JoAnna spoke at the July 15, 2020, meeting of Democrats of Greater Tucson. She is a Democratic candidate for Senate in LD11, a [...]
Progress Report from Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick
Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick of CD2 in Tucson. Suffice to say, last week was a challenging one for our community. The tragic, heartless, and [...]
New AD: Lindsey Graham Loves Joe Biden
In one of the more effective, and ironic, political ads so far this year, the group Republican Voters against Trump has released an ad called “Lindsey Graham [...]
Donate $5 to Finance Corporation Commission Candidates
Do you have $15? All the Democratic candidates for the Arizona Corporation Commission are running under Arizona’s Clean Elections public financing system. This requires them [...]
Using Your Social Influence to Boost Voter Turnout
If this were a normal election year, we would be knocking on doors to help turn out your communities to vote. But this is nothing [...]
In new ad, the Biden campaign calls Trump “Too Weak to Lead”
The Biden campaign’s latest virtual ad is a damning indictment of Donald Trump. It essentially calls him a coward. The ad, called “Too [...]
By ‘Opening Up for Business,’ Arizona COVID19 Cases Skyrocket
Arizona Representative Pamela Powers Hannley Inhabitants of Earth are nearly six months into the most disruptive year of our lives, thanks to the [...]
Video: McSally Wants States to Go Bankrupt, Lay Off First Responders
McSally agrees with Mitch McConnell to let states go bankrupt, so they have to lay off first responders. Share this with a friend [...]
Watch Joe Biden on the Trevor Noah Show
Watch @JoeBiden on whether to defund the police and why he wants to invest in community policing, on the June 10, 2020, Trevor Noah [...]
Watch DGT Online: Chris Nanos for Sheriff
On June 8, 2020, Chris Nanos, a candidate for Sheriff, spoke at the weekly DGT Online meeting. He discussed Community Policing, Social Justice [...]
Joe Biden: To end systemic racism, no one can stay silent. No one can ignore injustice
In every corner of this country this weekend, George Floyd’s words, which were the words of Eric Garner before him, are echoing from millions of [...]
The Story of the Coward and the Commander
"Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people—does not even pretend to try. [...]
AZ Democratic Party Endorses “Invest In Education” Ballot Initiative
This weekend, the Arizona Democratic Party endorsed Invest in Education, a ballot initiative that will restore hundreds of millions in K-12 public education funding annually. [...]
“Second Chances Act” Ballot Initiative Needs Your Support!
As you may have heard, there is a ballot initiative that will put sentencing reform before the voters of Arizona. The Second Chances, Rehabilitation, and Public [...]
Vice President Joe Biden on the Latest Unemployment Numbers
Amid the deep anguish and the activism we are seeing across the country as Americans speak out about the violence of systemic racism, this morning [...]
Keeping Kids Safe: Senator Victoria Steele and Childcare Advocates Launch Arizona Child Abuse Prevention Initiative
Child abuse doesn’t stop during a pandemic, it gets worse and during this period of social distancing, concern for children’s safety is growing. This is [...]
Video: Systemic Racism Explained
Systemic racism affects every area of life in the US. From incarceration rates to predatory loans, and trying to solve these problems requires [...]
See her now: Adelita Grijalva, Pima Supervisor Candidate, District 5
Tucson Unified School District Board member Adelita Grijalva is running for Pima County Supervisor in District 5, which covers mostly west Tucson, as [...]
Anti-Racism Resources
Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen the tight grasp that white supremacy and racism still hold throughout our country. If you’ve been at all [...]
More Voters Trust Biden on Race Relations
Biden leading Donald Trump, 52% to 41% West Long Branch, NJ – Joe Biden currently holds an 11-point lead over Donald Trump in the presidential race [...]
GOP Ad: End Trump’s American Carnage
Republican Voters Against Trump created this advertisement.
Barack: How to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real Change
"If we want to bring about real change, then the choice isn’t between protest and politics. We have to do both. We have to [...]
Flag of Treason and Trump
No patriotic American should brandish or proudly celebrate the iconography of a rebellion that resulted in tremendous devastation, the loss of more than [...]
Joe Biden to Arizona Democrats: “Soul of America at Stake”
In a message to Arizona Democrats, Joe Biden declares that "the very soul of America is at stake." The murder of George Floyd is "outrageous [...]
Why I Switched from Being a Republican
Former Republicans discuss their reasons for switching their party affiliation to Democrat.
Why I am an Arizona Democrat!
Arizonans discuss policies that matter most to them and why they are Democrats. An Arizona Democrat fights and advocates for change so that their communities [...]
Black Lives Matter
We have each been sickened by the video of George Floyd’s murder at the hands of the Minneapolis police officers last week. From Mr. Floyd’s family, [...]
Biden expands his lead over Trump to 10-point margin
Excerpted from the Washington Post: Americans give President Trump negative ratings for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and as the crisis has persisted his prospects for [...]
Video: Trump Lied, People Died
Every day Donald Trump proves how unfit he is to lead our nation. https://twitter.com/i/status/1265799950253690880
Biden: Trump’s Utter Failure to Lead in the Economic Crisis
Today, we learned that another 2.1 million people filed for unemployment last week, bringing the total number of new unemployment claims since this crisis began [...]
Watch: CNBC’s full interview with Joe Biden
https://youtu.be/nbnJ5pTsP6o Joe Biden, the apparent Democratic nominee for president, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the stress the crisis is taking on [...]
WATCH: Where Was Joe Biden on Memorial Day?
https://youtu.be/wJFUeSfoOtI
If the pandemic-preparedness cupboard was bare, it was Trump’s doing
Donald Trump has been perpetuating a tale, like Old Mother Hubbard "the cupboard was bare" when he became president, and despite having three years to restock [...]
Senior Voters Cast a Skeptical Eye Toward Trump’s Reelection
Allen Lehner was a Republican until Donald Trump became his party’s nominee in 2016. The 74-year-old retiree says he couldn’t bring himself to vote for [...]
Nearly 100,000 lives lost, and Trump goes golfing
Nearly 100,000 lives have been lost, and tens of millions are out of work. Meanwhile, the president spent his day golfing. pic.twitter.com/H1BVNtgVjA — Joe Biden [...]
Get Yourself a Handmade Democratic Face Mask
Campaign t-shirts are so last season. It wasn't long ago that face masks weren't the sort of thing we'd all given much thought to. Today, they're a [...]
Model That’s Correctly Predicted Popular Vote 16 Times Shows Trump Losing in Landslide
Donald Trump will lose the election in a landslide if the economy doesn’t improve. That’s the conclusion of a model that’s been extremely successful in [...]
Joe Biden and the Democrats Plan for Tomorrow
This article originally appeared on the Blog for Arizona. While Donald Trump and his cult enablers play Dr. Death and Dr. Doom with the country [...]
Poll: Biden Whomps Trump by 7 points in Arizona
President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Arizona did little to improve his outlook in the Grand Canyon State, trailing presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden [...]
WATCH: Domingo DeGrazia, Candidate for AZ Rep., District 10
Domingo DeGrazia is a Democratic Legislator in the Arizona House of Representatives, District 10. DeGrazia was elected in 2018. The youngest son [...]
New Anti-Trump Ad by Lincoln Project
https://youtu.be/AVJENCKjF-o
3 Things You Can Do Now to Support Biden for President
The Biden Campaign held an online Grassroots Strategy Summit with Campaign Manager Jen O'Malley Dillon on May 17, 2020 (see the video at the bottom). [...]
Dr. Jill Biden Holds Virtual Meetings with Arizona Democratic Activists and Educators
Crossposted from BloForArizona.net (Update Available!) Original Post by David Gordon Dr. Jill Biden is an exceptional spokesperson for her husband, the 2020 Democratic Presumptive Presidential [...]
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders Are Bringing the Democratic Party Together
Crossposted from BlogForArizona.net Original Post By David Gordon Former Vice President and 2020 Presumptive Democratic Nominee Joe Biden and his team have been busy bringing [...]
‘Manipulative, Deceitful, User’: Tara Reade Left a Trail of Aggrieved Acquaintances
From Politico: A number of those who crossed paths with Biden’s accuser say they remember two things: She spoke favorably about her time working for [...]
Billy Peard, Candidate for State Representative, LD2 – May 11, 2020
https://youtu.be/Q8BPbz-98dg In this DGT Online Zoom webinar, Billy Peard, Candidate for State Representative, LD2, discussed: His personal/professional background Why he is running, and why this [...]
Exclusive: Joe Biden Gives Address on Economy
https://youtu.be/DNe5cB6svEU
DGT Blood Drive Successfully Nets 11 Pints
Steve Early, a member of the DGT Board, prepares to take the temperature of a donor the old fashioned way -- with a thermometer [...]
SHARE “Timeline” Video about Trump’s Coronavirus Negligence
https://youtu.be/kOhs-tzVm1g
Joe Biden: How the White House Coronavirus Response Presents Us With a False Choice
The coronavirus, to date, has taken the lives of more than 79,000 Americans. One of every 5 U.S. workers has filed for unemployment — with the unemployment rate [...]
Outlaw Dirty Money on Pause after Getting 275,000 Signatures
Your continued ideas and enthusiasm are inspiring. Regrettably, there are still lots of unanswered questions about the virus emergency and how we can (or if [...]
TV Ad: Martha McSally Doesn’t Get COVID-19
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Fact Sheet: How Joe Biden Would Help You Get Health Insurance During the Coronavirus Crisis
If you are currently covered by insurance thanks to Obamacare… Joe would defend and build on Obamacare to give you a new public option and [...]
WATCH Juan Padres, Candidate for Pima Supervisor, District 3
https://youtu.be/xK-W5F1ayhY In this Zoom broadcast by Democrats of Greater Tucson on May 4, 2020, Juan Padres discusses poverty in Pima County, quality early childhood education, [...]
Watch and Share: “Mourning in America” Video
Donald Trump’s failed presidency has left the nation weaker, sicker, and teetering on the verge of a new Great Depression. The Lincoln Project, the anti-Trump [...]
Indivisible Endorses Biden for President
Indivisible believes that it’s crucially important for us to unite behind the Democratic Party’s nominee. And so do you. Indivisible is excited to announce that [...]
The Latest on Covid-19 Testing in Arizona
Drive-up testing does exist; however, this is limited to people with symptoms at this time. Here is the general information from the AZ Gov’s [...]
How To Look Good on Zoom Video Calls
https://youtu.be/ACNGhPKnmok This video has 2,102,203 views as of Mar 31, 2020. Angie “Hot and Flashy” Schmitt, is a 55-year-old YouTuber who demos and reviews beauty [...]
WATCH Consuelo Hernandez, Pima Supervisor Candidate
https://youtu.be/VWu82di-dyQ Visit https://thedgt.org/events/ to sign up for Democratic candidate programs every Monday at Noon. Democrats of Tucson Online presents Consuelo Hernandez, candidate for Pima County [...]
Alison Jones: Mail-in voting works
Pima County GOP Chairman David Eppihimer railed against mail-in ballots in a recent Op-Ed (“The left’s all-mail voting fantasy must be put to rest,” April [...]
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick: Protect yourself from scams
There has been an explosion of scams including robocalls, texts, and emails with people posing as government officials or businesses offering refunds for missed vacations [...]
Tell Congress: Pass H.R. 6559 and Protect Front-Line Workers
The COVID-19 pandemic is sweeping throughout the United States. Every day, health care workers, transit workers, meatpacking workers, first responders, grocery workers, utility workers, agricultural [...]
Consuelo Hernandez Running for Supervisor of District 5 in Pima County
This article appeared earlier on the Blog for Arizona, https://blogforarizona.net/ The election to succeed the late progressive icon Richard Elias as the next [...]
Arizona Can Consider Ending Lockdowns on June 8 or Later
The University of Washington has been at the forefront of pandemic data since the virus arrived in the U.S., with the first cases being found [...]
Video: Vote Him Away Song
In the White House the Mighty White House the liar tweets tonight... https://youtu.be/TSU0NtaPRDE
CREDO Mobile: the Phone that Supports Progressive Causes
Every month, CREDO gives $150,000 to the progressive causes you care most about -- including the ACLU, Amnesty International, NARAL Pro-Choice America, Women's March, Black [...]
DGT Online: Jonathan Mosher, Candidate for Pima County Attorney
https://youtu.be/iT87rvPpORs This live webinar recording was made on April 20, 2020, hosted by Larry Bodine, President of Democrats of Greater Tucson. Democratic Candidate Jonathan Mosher, [...]
7 Ways to Stay Politically Active in the Time of Coronavirus
Prepared by LD9 PC/Volunteer Development Committee; April 2020. #1 Participate in the 2020 Census Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to [...]
A Campaign Update Letter from Joe Biden
I’m home in Delaware, and like many of you, I’m focusing on finding the joy in little things like being home with Jill, my grandkids [...]
Welfare for the Rich: How Tax Dollars Go to Millionaires
Excerpted from Welfare for the Rich: How Your Tax Dollars End Up in Millionaires’ Pockets – And What You Can Do About It by Phil Harvey [...]
How Democrats Will Win in 2020
Muthoni Wambu Kraal, National Political and Organizing Director, Democratic National Committee By Muthoni Wambu Kraal Overview Thanks to your generosity, we've been [...]
New Poll: Biden Beats Trump 52% to 43% in Arizona
From OH Predictive Insights Biden has expanded his lead over Trump in the April edition of OHPI’s Arizona Public Opinion Pulse (AZPOP), now leading the [...]
DGT Webinar with Dustin Walters, candidate for Pima Assessor
https://youtu.be/o1Y14goDKms This live webinar was presented on April 13, 2020. Dustin Walters: -- Is a Senior Property Appraiser in the Assessor’s office -- Lived [...]
Watch “Stayin’ Inside” Corona Virus Bee Gees Parody
https://youtu.be/nmUXntGlqFI Stay home and wash your hands! Hope everybody is staying safe, and staying inside!" says Brent McCollough - songwriter, producer and keyboard player. [...]
Donate to Food Bank and Get a Tax Credit
As COVID-19 affects our community, helping our neighbors is more important than ever. The critical need for emergency food will only increase as our communities [...]
Recording of Laura Conover Webinar Now Online
See and hear the recording of Laura Conover, Democrat for Pima County Attorney, who spoke at the April 6, 2020 meeting of Democrats [...]
Bernie Sanders drops out of the race, clearing path for Joe Biden
Today Independent Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders dropped out of the Democratic Presidential Primary, clearing the path for former Vice President Joe Biden to be [...]
Chris Nanos Wants a Second Shot as Sheriff
Chris Nanos would like a second shot at serving as the Pima County Sheriff Position. Appointed in 2015 to complete the term of retiring [...]
The Latest Email From My Doctor About the Virus
Dr. Little says if you must go out to a public location, wear disposable gloves and a mask. “The next two weeks [...]
Fun for Democrats — Pick Your Favorite Bumper Sticker
The Democratic National Committee is about to release a brand-new bumper sticker to support Democrats, but we're still missing something pretty important: Your opinion! [...]
19 Times Trump belittled the Coronavirus threat.
Emily Singer from The American Independent Foundation has compiled a list of 19 Times Trump belittled the coronavirus threat. Here are just ten of [...]
The Oasis Takes Care of Our Feathered Friends
More than 450 parrots, cockatoos, macaws, and other tropical birds have found a retirement home at The Oasis Sanctuary, a nonprofit organization located near Benson, [...]
WATCH Our Latest Webinar: Steve Diamond, Candidate for Pima Supervisor
https://youtu.be/ChgKSN_HbgE More than 60 people registered for the first DGT webinar with Steve Diamond on Monday, March 30. Steve is the first Democrat to run [...]
Good News in the CARES Recovery Act
The $2 trillion coronavirus economic recovery bill, dubbed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) is a daunting 880 pages long, [...]
ACLU Wins Injunctions to Permit Abortions in Ohio and Alabama
Hours after the ACLU and Ohio abortion providers asked a federal court for relief, the court granted their request for a temporary restraining order today [...]
Koch network causes the nation’s lack of trust in government
Communities around the world have been deeply impacted by the recent public health crisis surrounding the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. We [...]
We Mourn the Death of Richard Elías
Democrats are shocked and saddened about the death of Richard Elias, Chairman of the Pima County Supervisors (shown above with PCDP Executive Director, Cat Ripley). [...]
Editorial Cartoon: Trump v. Biden
Cartoon by Bob Swaim of Tucson.
Border Activists Demand “Stop the Wall” During Pandemic
Leaders from 109 state and national civil rights, immigration, religious and environmental organizations sent a letter to US leaders demanding they halt land possession and [...]
What to Know and Do with the US Census
The importance of everyone answering the 2020 census questionnaire is unquestionable for all of us as residents, not just citizens. What determines how much [...]
An Educator’s View of the New State Budget
The Legislature passed an $11.8 billion ‘skinny’ contingency budget and has adjourned until April 13. There are both good and not so good included in [...]
It’s a Great Time to Adopt a New Best Friend
These are challenging times for all of us in many different ways, but Tucsonans are stepping up to help. At the Humane Society of Southern [...]
We’re All Puerto Ricans Now
It was early on in the Trump presidency when Hurricane Maria battered Puerto Rico. We watched in angry horror as the vicious combination of Trump's [...]
Panic Buying of Guns Creates New Risks
Given the spike in gun sales we're seeing in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, we've put together a toolkit to educate the public about the dangers [...]
Video: AZ Legislature Passes ‘Skinny’ Budget with Bipartisan Coronavirus Plan
https://videos.files.wordpress.com/0QxaaKy3/img_6275_dvd.mp4 Rep. Pam Powers Hannley reports on new legislative action. Reprinted from https://powersforthepeople.net/ With the novel Coronavirus pandemic swirling around the Arizona capital and, most [...]
Republican “Stimulus” is Corporate Welfare
Before we buy into the BS narrative that the Democrats are playing party politics by stalling the Republican Senate “stimulus package,” I think we need [...]
The Iskashitaa Refugee Network Reduces Food Waste and Feeds People
Iskashitaa Refugee Network, an organization that stands for human rights, human dignity and hope for that part of our community suffering from food insecurity. This [...]
Biden and Sanders Democrats will need to Learn from History and Unite
Russian Bolshevism under Lenin was not a majority movement in 1917 and 1918. Italian Fascism headed by Mussolini was not a majority movement from 1919 [...]
The Best Thing Donald Trump could do for the Country is Shut Up
Another week, another several dozen lies, mischaracterizations, and whoppers by the Liar in Chief. ♦ Calling the coronavirus a foreign virus during his address to [...]
Councilman Steve Kozachik Saves Glass from Landfills by Grinding it into Sand
Council Member Steve Kozachik with sand made of glass. While attending a Mayor and City Council meeting in support of green infrastructure funding, [...]
Bring background checks to the Pima County Gun Show
The Pima County gun show is an ongoing crime scene -- operated by two criminals who sell guns without background checks to felons, domestic abusers [...]
Martha McSally vs. Mark Kelly’s Plan to Cut Medicare Prescription Costs
Martha McSally is dodging and spinning for her political life. She is polling consistently behind her Democratic challenger Captain Mark Kelly, most recently by 7 points, one poll [...]