Phoenix News Blog

​In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Feathered Bastard:
The Difference Between a Nativist Tea Party and a Neo-Nazi Rally? Swastikas

J.T. Ready's Star Turn, and the Plan for Tomorrow's Nazi March to the Capitol

Up on the Sun:
10 Things Under $10 This Weekend: Hanny's Anniversary, Black Fag, and More

What's on Tap for First Friday: Furious Styles Crew, Train Tracks, and Pop Art

Chow Bella:
San Felipe's Cantina Turns Two and Wants You to Celebrate

Video: How to Make Whoopie (Pies, that is)

Valley Fever:
At OC Campaign Stop Arpaio Boasts: "I Get More Press in One Day Than the Governor Does"

DUI Driver Awaiting Sentencing for Fatal Crash Arrested -- Again

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Terry Goddard

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Can you believe it? Terry Goddard actually made a pivotal decision -- sort of.

He's exploring running for governor.

The avoid-the-issue attorney general filed paperwork this morning to form an exploratory committee to see if he should officially seek the state's top office -- he's "tweeting" about it, too.

"Today I will file papers to explore running for Governor. AZ needs strong leadership focused on jobs & ending partisan gridlock," Goddard posted on his Twitter page this morning.

He made the unofficial official hours after his post with a press release, in which he says the governor's first priority ought to be "restoring and attracting quality jobs."

Can we get a little milk with that toast?

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​A 19-year-old Tucson man awaiting sentencing for a fatal crash got busted driving under the influence -- again.

After being convicted on October 30 of driving with an illegal drug in his system and leaving the scene after causing a fatal crash, Pima County Superior Court Judge Deborah Bernini let Miguel Rodriguez remain a free man while awaiting a December 11 sentencing.

Bad move.

Expect a lot more of this in '09.

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As Da Cards head to Chi-Town for a Soldier Field showdown with Jay Cutler and Da Bears on Sunday, many in Da PHX are still smarting from the Birds' 34-21 mugging by the Carolina Panthers and the world's worst quarterback, Jake Delhomme, last weekend in Glendale.

The fragrant home loss underscored, yet again, the need to address the Arizona Cardinals' out-of-whack offense and slovenly 1-3 record at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Personally, we're not sure what the angst is about. To us, the answer is as clear as the polka dots on Bill Bidwill's bow tie.

Fire Whisenhunt.

Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen are next on the Suns' docket.

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After getting peppered on Wednesday night by the Orlando Magic, the 4-1 Phoenix Suns continue their beast-of-an-East-Coast swing with one super toughie and one winnable one. (If, that is, they don't go all 2008-09 Suns.)

First up is tonight's clash with the 6-0 Boston Celtics. This will be the Suns' first look in '09 at the team that has retained much of its nucleus from the 2007-08 NBA Championship-winning squad. In other words, Phoenix will have to deal with Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Rajon Rondo -- plus new addition Rasheed Wallace. Ouch.