Author Archives: Gary LaMaster

Arizona’s Solar Team: “Watchdogs. Not Lap Dogs.”

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Arizona’s Corporation Commissioners are some of the most powerful executives in the state. To learn more about the candidates for the commission, Democratic Perspective hosted first-time candidate Marcia Busching and incumbent Paul Newman. Along with incumbent Sandra Kennedy, they are … Continue reading →

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Dr. Richard Carmona – A Lifetime Of Selfless Service.

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Democratic Perspective was privileged to host Dr. Richard Carmona, Democratic candidate for US Senate. His life story is one that should serve as inspiration to all Americans. Carmona was born to Puerto Rican immigrants in New York. As his parents … Continue reading →

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Focus On Education.

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

This week, Democratic Perspective hosted a legislator who makes decisions on education and a school board member who has to live with those decisions. The legislator is Representative Tom Chabin who is running for election to the Arizona Senate. He … Continue reading →

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A Conversation With The LD6 Jobs Team.

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Many politicians promise to create jobs and improve education if elected. But LD6 candidates Angela LeFevre and Doug Ballard actually have the experience and expertise to actually deliver on their promises. Democratic Perspective recently had the opportunity to interview both … Continue reading →

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The Truth About “Obamacare.”

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Once again, Democratic Perspective visited with Dean Baker, co-founder and co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research. This time, the topic was the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). We began by asking about the benefits of … Continue reading →

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The Betrayal of the American Dream.

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Democratic Perspective was fortunate to interview James B. Steele on a recent show. Steele and Donald L. Barlett are America’s most honored investigative reporting team. The two have earned two Pulitzer Prizes and two National Magazine Awards. Their collaboration began … Continue reading →

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Shedding Light On The Solyndra Failure.

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Our editorial board member, Bill Timberman, has a unique ability to research a subject in depth and clearly explain his findings to others. So Democratic Perspective asked him to tell us what happened to Solyndra. For the complete Solyndra story, … Continue reading →

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The History Of Our Economy And How To Fix It.

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Democratic Perspective was again fortunate to host Thomas Palley, economist, author and Schwartz Economic Growth Fellow at the New America Foundation. Asked to comment on the issues confronting the US economy, Palley responded, “The argument that I’m making in my … Continue reading →

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Of Terrorists, Bullies and Lies.

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

On Labor Day we were expecting to interview Daryl Johnson, former senior domestic terrorist analyist at the Dept. of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, but he had to reschedule at the last minute. Without a guest, Steve and … Continue reading →

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A Pollster’s View Of The Upcoming Elections.

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Once again, Democratic Perspective was privileged to host Democratic pollster and strategist, Celinda Lake. Her clients include the Democratic National Committee (DNC), the Democratic Governor’s Association (DGA), The White House Project, AFL-CIO, Human Rights Campaign, EMILY’s List and the Kaiser … Continue reading →

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