Archive for the ‘Politics’ Category
Tom Petty vs. Michele Bachmann
When Republican Michele Bachmann announced her candidacy for US president on June 27, she used Tom Petty’s “American Girl” to rally her supporters. And Petty didn’t like it. The musician’s lawyers were reportedly working on a cease and desist before the day was out. Bachmann shouldn’t have been surprised. When George W. Bush tried to [...]
Obama Considers Lawsuit Against Arizona Immigration Law
In addition to the “Birther Bill” making its way through the Arizona legislative process, the state has been in the news recently for an immigration law that requires police to stop and ask for documentation from anyone they have “reasonable suspicion” to believe is an illegal immigrant. Previously, the law prohibited officers from asking for [...]
Arizona House: Presidential Candidates Must Produce Birth Certificates
The Arizona House has sent a bill to the state Senate that would require presidential candidates to present documents proving their qualifications to run for the highest office in the land. Without submitting such proof, the candidate’s name would not be permitted to appear on the state’s ballots; additionally the secretary of state could stop [...]
