Does pro-life warrior woman CD2 Congressional candidate Martha McSally back the ERA? Who knows? Her campaign website has no issues tab. How can you campaign when you have no stated positions and refuse to answer questions?

Yes, the choice couldn't be clearer between the two parties.

Yes, it was daunting even for me, and I have a Masters in Public Health and 30 years experience in medical research and health communications! I kept thinking about everyone else trying to figure this out on their own. Using a navigator or a broker is a good idea, in my opinion, because they can explain the nuanced differences between different plans. Affordability is still an issue, I think. We will be paying $500+/month for Jim plus the dental/vision add-on for both of us. Although it is $300/month less that we were quoted without ACA, it's not an insignificant cost. The question is: What will people forego purchasing because they are now buying insurance? Also, how many people will opt to be underinsured because they can't afford the monthly cost for a more comprehensive package? That's what happened in Massachusetts under Romneycare. More people were covered under insurance, but medical bankruptcies didn't go down because so many people were underinsured. My guess is that popular plans will rise to the top, and others will disappear. It's ironic that one of the Republican complaints about ACA is that people will have less choice and will not be able to exercise free will in their insurance purchases. This couldn't be further from the truth. 84 plans-- just in Pima County-- is too much choice. We still need Medicare for all!

"...becoming the white man's party?" I thought it already *was* the straight, white man's party. Actions speak louder than words. Who are the Republicans persecuting? Women, gays, and minorities-- with anti-woman, anti-immigrant, anti-voting rights, anti-gay rights, pro-corporate, and pro-private prison legislation. If they keep this up, they will further solidify the Democrats' standing with everyone else. Let's hope they don't seriously f*ck everything up before we can toss them out of office. One of the pro-choice Texas protesters had a sign that read: "Life Begins with a New Governor!" Can I get an Amen to that?!

Barber and Sinema voted "yes" (with the Republicans)! http://www.blogforarizona.com/blog/2013/06/breaking-news-farm-bill-defeated-234-195-az-dems-split.html

I understand your point, Angel, but this is a left-leaning political blog compiled by a unpaid writers. Yes, we're biased. What political blog isn't biased? For example, chances are you're not going to read *anything* nice about Jeff Flake, John McCain, Jon Kyl, Jan Brewer, Tom Horne, Mitt Romney, Joe Arpaio, or most of the Arizona Legislature on BfAZ. (But that doesn't mean we give the Dems a pass. We rag on them some, too.) Thorough unbiased coverage of all candidates in all races is something the "real news" outlets should provide since they have paid staff and budgets. (BTW, I have no opinion re: this race.)

Mackey's statements may prove to be bad timing for the opening of a new Whole Foods store in Tucson.

I agree. The videos are very telling... and disappointing.