MBryan

Where are they available?

To Bete B: there was a reporting problem with bed occupation rates. There is a planned expansion of some 2200 regular beds and 500 icu bards. These beds were being reported as filled, along with the actual beds. When the AZDHS discovered the problem, they revised the data which resulted in small decrease in utilization rates. I was suspicious of the revision as well, but the numbers do work out. I don’t think there is any dishonesty there: just a mistake.

Just to clarify about the charts I used: I thought I made it clear. I screen-shotted those directly from the AZ DHS data dashboard the day I wrote this. I am relying on data the STATE is giving out. If there is a deficiency of that data, it's on the STATE for not providing it, not this author. Complain to Dr. Cara Christ. Of course, if the charts DID include the very latest data, they would only support my case more strongly. We have a re-emerging crisis here in Arizona and Ducey continues to do nothing about it.

As to the majority of these comments, thank you for reading and bringing your own insights and data to bear on this issue. Please continue to keep informed and keep yourself safe, since your state is failing to protect your health.

To detractors: renounce your denialism. It will only make you feel foolish in the end. Like global warming, forever chemicals in our water, and cigarettes causing cancer, denying the reality of science does nothing but hamper a rational response to a crisis. This is happening whether you like it, and deny it, or not. The virus doesn't care about your feelings, your job, or your life. That's the new reality. Adapt.

One can find polls specifically on Trump's handling of the economy in which he tops 50%: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/o…
I don't think cherry picking that data to imply greater support overall is a valid methodology.

Good job debunking more right-wing myth, David.

BTW, Tucson Weekly should really require commenters identify themselves. Would make for a much more polite environment. Those who comment anonymously are cowards who lack conviction.

McSally is a coward if she won't face criticism. Giving the excuse that those who don't support her might show up and make themselves heard is a lame excuse for a representative to refuse to engage their constituents except in the most controlled of circumstances (tele-halls are completely controlled and pre-screened). More importantly, it shows her basic contempt for viewpoints other than her own or those who support her. She should listen to those who oppose her, they might just have something valid to say that will change her mind. Sad.