Tag Archives: Arizona

Gerrymander and the Art of Misrepresentation

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Little did Elbridge Gerry, the Governor of Massachusetts in 1812, know that his name would be remembered with somewhat infamous regard as well as being linked with an amphibious newt. But that’s what happened when the Governor redrew the lines of the … Continue reading →

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Raising Arizona

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Michael Weiss

I am starting a new job tomorrow. As a last chance at an extended trip for a while, I traveled to Arizona, and took the opportunity to talk to people about the state’s political climate. Unsurprisingly, many of the viewpoints … Continue reading →

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Help the Kyl-less

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Monotreme

Over at the original 538 blog, Nate Silver has just posted up an article on the contenders for the seat now held by Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ). Sen. Kyl announced his decision to not seek re-election today. Read Nate’s article, … Continue reading →

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Democrat Gabrielle Giffords and Others Shot in AZ.

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Mr. Universe

NPR reports that Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) has been reportedly shot along with five others in Arizona. Are Sharron Angle’s second amendment remedies being taken too seriously? We will post updates as available. Update from NPR: “Giffords was talking to … Continue reading →

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Slouching Toward Bethlehem

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Monotreme

I honestly have no idea what I’m doing here, but someone had to try and get the new blog started. Mr. U is somewhere in Oregon without internet access, and Nate moves the original 538.com to the New York Times … Continue reading →

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