Capitol Quotes
“Democrats form a firing squad in a circle.” — the late Arizona Congressman Morris Udall
“Given what I’m seeing here, I doubt some Democrats can even make a circle.” — Rep. Ted Downing, D-28, during a Clean Elections debate in Tucson on July 25
“I knew he was on the farthest extreme away from me as any [senator]. So, I made him a project, and I spent that legislative session finding commonality with Ron Gould. — Sen. Paula Aboud, D-28, during the same debate
“They’re not screwing around.” — Jason Rose of Rose & Allyn Public Relations, saying the Morton family, which his firm represents, is serious about its proposal to name the new Cardinals football stadium “Pink Taco Stadium”
“We couldn’t get more. We got some, but we’re not happy with that.” — Rep. Phil Lopes, D-27, on a pay raise for state employees signed into law this session
People
Bart Graves, former political reporter and public information officer at Arizona Department of Corrections, has joined the Arizona Democratic Party as communications director.