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Snake Eyes

8 October 2008 - 7:42pm
I was listening to NPR's All Things Considered on my drive home Wednesday and heard this story about Nevada's budget crisis. NPR picked Nevada because it is the state that has been hardest hit by the current downturn. Nevada is... Greg Patterson
Categories: Arizona Politics

Snake Eyes

8 October 2008 - 7:42pm
I was listening to NPR's All Things Considered on my drive home Wednesday and heard this story about Nevada's budget crisis. NPR picked Nevada because it is the state that has been hardest hit by the current downturn. Nevada is... Greg Patterson
Categories: Arizona Politics

Taking the 5th.

7 October 2008 - 7:55pm
The Club for Growth has just purchased $250,000 of airtime to run this Mitchell ad. Here's the background and text. Today, Club for Growth.Net released a television ad throughout Arizona's Fifth Congressional District. The $250,000 ad buy will run on... Greg Patterson
Categories: Arizona Politics

Taking the 5th.

7 October 2008 - 7:55pm
The Club for Growth has just purchased $250,000 of airtime to run this Mitchell ad. Here's the background and text. Today, Club for Growth.Net released a television ad throughout Arizona's Fifth Congressional District. The $250,000 ad buy will run on... Greg Patterson
Categories: Arizona Politics

No Glee This Time

7 October 2008 - 6:57pm
Republic Columnist Laurie Roberts speculated on how other media would react to the demise of the Tribune. Today, I???m quite sure that local pundits, radio talk show hosts and bloggers alike are simply delighted at the news hat the East... Greg Patterson
Categories: Arizona Politics

No Glee This Time

7 October 2008 - 6:57pm
Republic Columnist Laurie Roberts speculated on how other media would react to the demise of the Tribune. Today, I’m quite sure that local pundits, radio talk show hosts and bloggers alike are simply delighted at the news hat the East... Greg Patterson
Categories: Arizona Politics

Adult Supervision Required

7 October 2008 - 7:42am
Last August I pointed out that candidate for Maricopa County Supervisor Ed Hermes was perhaps a bit under qualified for the office. Ed is a 24 year old who lives with his parents and excels at the video game Halo,... Greg Patterson
Categories: Arizona Politics

Adult Supervision Required

7 October 2008 - 7:42am
Last August I pointed out that candidate for Maricopa County Supervisor Ed Hermes was perhaps a bit under qualified for the office. Ed is a 24 year old who lives with his parents and excels at the video game Halo,... Greg Patterson
Categories: Arizona Politics

Tribune to Layoff 1/2 of Staff, Publish 4 Days a Week

6 October 2008 - 1:23pm
Sources confirm that the Black Monday meeting at the Tribune was quite black indeed. In the future, the paper will only be published four days a week and half the staff will be let go immediately. Update: The Tribune has... Greg Patterson
Categories: Arizona Politics

Tribune to Layoff 1/2 of Staff, Publish 4 Days a Week

6 October 2008 - 1:23pm
Sources confirm that the Black Monday meeting at the Tribune was quite black indeed. In the future, the paper will only be published four days a week and half the staff will be let go immediately. Update: The Tribune has... Greg Patterson
Categories: Arizona Politics

Speaking of Gannett...

6 October 2008 - 7:22am
On March 5th of this year, I covered the collapse of Gannett stock in a post called "Never Trust Anyone Under 30." I pointed out how remarkable it was that Gannett Stock had lost so much value that it closed... Greg Patterson
Categories: Arizona Politics

Speaking of Gannett...

6 October 2008 - 7:22am
On March 5th of this year, I covered the collapse of Gannett stock in a post called "Never Trust Anyone Under 30." I pointed out how remarkable it was that Gannett Stock had lost so much value that it closed... Greg Patterson
Categories: Arizona Politics

That's Lovely

5 October 2008 - 9:49pm
Sunday's Republic featured a front page story by Editor and Vice President Randy Lovely explaining the Republic's recent format changes. He wrote a similar column on September 29th. For more than a year and with feedback from more than 10,000... Greg Patterson
Categories: Arizona Politics

That's Lovely

5 October 2008 - 9:49pm
Sunday's Republic featured a front page story by Editor and Vice President Randy Lovely explaining the Republic's recent format changes. He wrote a similar column on September 29th. For more than a year and with feedback from more than 10,000... Greg Patterson
Categories: Arizona Politics

Is this a Joke?

3 October 2008 - 10:38pm
Surely this is a hoax. Napolitano: State could sell lottery to raise money While plans are still underway to increase the lottery???s advertising budget in an effort to increase sales, Napolitano said Oct. 1 that selling or leasing it is... Greg Patterson
Categories: Arizona Politics

Is this a Joke?

3 October 2008 - 10:38pm
Surely this is a hoax. Napolitano: State could sell lottery to raise money While plans are still underway to increase the lottery’s advertising budget in an effort to increase sales, Napolitano said Oct. 1 that selling or leasing it is... Greg Patterson
Categories: Arizona Politics

Black Monday?

3 October 2008 - 10:26am
There's a big staff meeting scheduled at the Tribune on Monday. I've been pointing out for years that the current newspaper business model is unsustainable. I was originally subject to a lot of criticism and skepticism, but my predictions have... Greg Patterson
Categories: Arizona Politics

Black Monday?

3 October 2008 - 10:26am
There's a big staff meeting scheduled at the Tribune on Monday. I've been pointing out for years that the current newspaper business model is unsustainable. I was originally subject to a lot of criticism and skepticism, but my predictions have... Greg Patterson
Categories: Arizona Politics

Community Uprising

2 October 2008 - 2:40pm
I've pointed out in previous posts that Governor Napolitano's policies have a tendency to be regressive. The extended Democratic Primary combined with Napolitano's surprise support of Obama have helped to explain what to me has been a deep mystery...why are... Greg Patterson
Categories: Arizona Politics

Community Uprising

2 October 2008 - 2:40pm
I've pointed out in previous posts that Governor Napolitano's policies have a tendency to be regressive. The extended Democratic Primary combined with Napolitano's surprise support of Obama have helped to explain what to me has been a deep mystery...why are... Greg Patterson
Categories: Arizona Politics