Capitol quotes
“Corruption is not common in our party… the Democrats, on the other hand, are unapologetic and are running for re-election — the same ones that were involved in corruption.” — Sen. Jack Harper, R-4
“I’m a psychiatrist and I specialize in addition. I spend my time with meth addicts and junkies, people who will call you every name in the book to get what they want, which I figure is pretty good preparation for running for office.” — Ed Gogek, Democrat candidate for state Senate, District. 4
“And all of a sudden these two kids from outside Arizona are given $100,000 from the Democratic Party≠” — Michael Bailey, Gubernatorial candidate Len Munsil’s campaign attorney, asking why the Arizona Democratic Party contributed the sum to newly arrived Democrat campaigners
“Let’s win some games first.” — Governor Napolitano when asked what she thinks of the name University of Phoenix Stadium for the Arizona Cardinals
People
Sen. Linda Gray, R-10, has been awarded a “Friend of the Aging, award for her sponsorship of S1046, which increased funding of services for home-bound adults. Governor Napolitano will be honored for her support of aging services as well. Both will be recognized by the Area Agency on Aging Oct. 6 at the Ritz-Carlton in Phoenix.
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Arizona Republican Party Roast of Senate President Ken Bennett, will be 6:30 Oct. 5 at Scottsdale Plaza Resort, 7200 N. Scottsdale Rd. House Speaker Jim Weiers and Senate Majority Leader Tim Bee will be the chief roasters. Information: Renee Roebuck (602) 957-7770 ext.19 or e-mail rroebuck@azgop.org.