David Gordon, Author at Democrats of Greater Tucson

Engel and Hernandez Exchange Views in CD Six Debate

This article originally appeared in Blog for Arizona on May 20, 2022 and is repeated here in its entirety. I am glad I live in Tempe and not any of the areas in the new Arizona Congressional District Six. Why? Because it will be a difficult choice to make between Democratic Congressional Candidates Kirsten Engel and Daniel Hernandez. Appearing in a debate (more like professional discussion) sponsored by Arizona PBS on May 19, 2022, both candidates ably presented themselves as viable future members of the House of Representatives as they discussed district needs, inflation, abortion, border security and immigration, and [...]

By David Gordon|2022-05-25T20:37:23-07:00May 25th, 2022|Arizona Politics, Elections, US Congress|

President Biden Hits a Home Run in the State of the Union Address

In his State of the Union speech this evening, Joe Biden showed why he is the President of the United States. From his opening remarks stating "we’re finally together again" and "we meet tonight…as Americans,” to his closing comments "the only nation that can be defined by a single word possibilities" and "the State of the Union is strong because you the American People are strong…this is our moment," President Biden passionately: Honored the people of Ukraine and condemned the actions of Russia. Touted the many forward pieces of legislation that passed this last year. Called on the passage of more [...]

By David Gordon|2022-03-02T21:30:53-07:00March 2nd, 2022|President|

Are We Better Off Than We Were Last Year? You Bet!

By most measures, the Biden/Harris Administration has had a successful first year. That does not mean that they accomplished all their goals. They did not. However, after their first year in office, many objective observers can point out that the Biden/Harris Administration has outperformed the mediocrity and embarrassment that was the Trump/Pence team. After the first year of this Administration: Jobs are up. Unemployment is down. People with affordable and accessible health insurance is up. COVID vaccinations are up. People combatting food insecurity is down. Child poverty is down (but is creeping up again thanks to Mr. Manchin's and Republicans' [...]

By David Gordon|2022-01-22T08:48:06-07:00January 22nd, 2022|Economics|

Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Moves to the Senate in 10 Months

Stephanie Stahl Hamilton was elected to an LD 10 (Tucson) State House seat in the Arizona Legislature in November 2020. She was sworn into office in January 2021. As a member of the State House, she has voted for: Additional funding for childcare services. Grants for broadband services. Emergency shelter beds for the homeless. Protecting the Permanent Early Voting List and Voter Rights. Fully funding the Proposition 208-Invest in Ed account. Public safety during the Coronavirus. Not allowing people to enter school grounds with a firearm. With the resignation of State Senator Kirsten Engel (who is running for Congress), Representative Stahl [...]

By David Gordon|2021-10-31T16:38:52-07:00October 31st, 2021|State Senator|

Juan Ciscomani, a Trumper and Ducey Crony, is wrong for Congress in CD2

Juan Ciscomani, an advisor to Governor Doug Ducey, is the leading Republican candidate vying for his party’s nomination to be the US Congressman for Southern Arizona in Tucson's CD2. "We don’t need a Ducey crony representing Southern Arizona in Congress," says Senator Kirsten Engel, running for Congress in Tucson's CD2 But is he the right person for the position? Let us see where he stands on the issues. He opposes a woman’s right to choose.He favors guns everywhere, all the time.Juan opposes "extreme ideas like Critical Race Theory," and wants to eliminate teaching students about racism.He wants to lock down the [...]

By David Gordon|2021-10-27T10:29:35-07:00October 27th, 2021|US Congress|

Kirsten Engel Emerges as the Frontrunner in the Race to Succeed Ann Kirkpatrick in Congress

State Senator Kirsten Engel claimed the title of the front-runner in the race to succeed Ann Kirkpatrick in what is now Arizona Congressional District Two. Supported by many endorsements, she's running on popular issues such as ensuring Arizona's water supply, protecting reproductive freedom, and supporting voting rights. Now that Dr. Randy Friese has dropped out of the race, Kirsten Engel and Daniel Hernandez are contesting each other for the Democratic Party nomination of that pivotal House seat in the 2022 elections. Engel has also been acquiring several endorsements from former colleagues inside and outside the State Legislature including: State Senator [...]

By David Gordon|2021-09-15T10:41:50-07:00September 15th, 2021|Local Candidates and Electeds, US Congress|

Mayor Romero Pans Arizona Attorney General’s Claim that Vaccine Mandate is Illegal

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich wants to get his party's nomination for the United States Senate so much that he is willing to risk lives during a pandemic to do it. Political hack Mark Brnovich In a September 7, 2021 press release, Brnovich asserted that Tucson's vaccine mandate for city employees is not legal because it violates Governor Ducey's Executive Order and state law. In the press release, the Arizona Attorney General stated: “Tucson’s vaccine mandate is illegal, and the city could be held liable for attempting to force employees to take it against their beliefs. COVID-19 vaccinations [...]

By David Gordon|2021-09-12T15:44:33-07:00September 12th, 2021|Healthcare, Tucson|

Lauren Kuby Will Fight Special Interests at the Arizona Corporation Commission

Democrats have made gains on the Arizona Corporation Commission over the last two election cycles. In 2018, Sandra Kennedy re-took a seat she had previously held on the Commission. Former Tolleson Mayor Anna Tovar won a seat in 2020. (Former Commissioner Bill Mundell, a former Republican turned Democrat, came close to winning as well.) Former Tempe Vice Mayor and current Tempe Councilmember Lauren Kuby, a fighter against Dark Money and Senior Sustainability Scientist at Arizona State University, is running to capture another seat for Arizona consumers in 2022. Running on a ticket with Sandra Kennedy who is running for reelection, [...]

By David Gordon|2021-09-12T14:41:34-07:00September 11th, 2021|Local Candidates and Electeds|

As Attorney General, Diego Rodriguez will Promote Criminal Justice Reform

State Representative Diego Rodriguez (D-LD27) has had a long career in public service. First as a lawyer in the Pima County Attorney Office. Then as an attorney in private practice. Currently, he is representing the people of LD 27 in the Arizona State House. As a legislator, Rep. Rodriquez has supported measures to: Protecting the rights of voters. Promoting public safety. Keeping school campuses safe from firearms. Protecting the civil rights of all Arizonans regardless of race, religion, gender orientation, or sexual preference. Safeguard the state minimum wage. Rep. Rodriguez has declared his candidacy to become the next Arizona Attorney [...]

By David Gordon|2021-07-18T19:39:55-07:00July 18th, 2021|Attorney General|

As Arizona Secretary of State, Reginald Bolding wants People to Vote without Intimidation

Arizona State House Democratic Leader Reginald Bolding has dedicated his professional life to helping people, first as a special education instructor in the Roosevelt Elementary School District, then as a clinical instructor to young teachers at Arizona State University. Today, Rep. Bolding (D-LD27) is the House Democratic Leader in the Arizona State Legislature. A committed voting rights activist who has helped create organizations that have increased voter turnout in Arizona, Bolding has decided to run for Arizona Secretary of State. While in the Legislature, Bolding has supported measures to: Fully fund education. Expand KidsCare for poor children needing health care. [...]

By David Gordon|2021-07-18T18:36:40-07:00July 18th, 2021|Secretary of State|

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