Capitol Quotes: Nov. 11, 2011
This week's most outstanding quips, jibes and utterances.
Glassman says no deal on chairman’s vote delay
Despite a plea from his biggest endorser for a delay, Rodney Glassman said he would move ahead with his campaign for Democratic Party chairman, and accused Andrei Cherny and incumbent Chairman Don Bivens of making "backroom deals" to keep him from winning the race.
Political Hot Box
Portions of interviews with this week's newsmakers. This week with Doug Quelland, Rodney Glassman., Rep. Andy Tobin, Sen. David Shapira, and Gov. Jan Brewer.
Glassman seeks Democratic chairmanship
Former U.S. Senate candidate Rodney Glassman said he will seek the chairmanship of the Arizona Democratic Party.
Glassman spent nearly $460,000 in 2-month period
Democrat Rodney Glassman spent nearly $460,000 during a two-month period ending on Sept. 30 in his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. John McCain.
Glassman posts unorthodox video
Underdog Democrat Rodney Glassman posted a four-minute Web video Monday in which he sings his criticism of Republican incumbent John McCain in a takeoff of the Lynyrd Skynyrd classic "Sweet Home Alabama."
Poll: McCain holds strong lead over challenger
A new poll shows that Republican John McCain holds a strong lead over Democrat Rodney Glassman in Arizona's U.S. Senate race.
Glassman replaces campaign manager
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Rodney Glassman announced Aug. 30 that he had replaced his campaign manager, while another top staffer was preparing to leave the following day.
Glassman drives away top campaign staff
Three top staffers have left Rodney Glassman’s U.S. Senate campaign during the past month and a half, and sources close to the campaign said they were driven away by broken financial promises and discontent with Glassman’s management style.
Glassman files signatures for Senate run
Former Tucson Vice Mayor Rodney Glassman filed his signatures with the Arizona Secretary of State's Office today, setting up the Democrat's run at John McCain's U.S. Senate seat.
Glassman resigns, launches bid for U.S. Senate
Tucson City Councilman and Vice Mayor Rodney Glassman announced his resignation from office on April 6 so he could launch his campaign for the U.S. Senate.
Walden declines Senate run, clearing Dem field for Glassman
Southern Arizona businesswoman and environmental attorney Nan Stockholm Walden announced on April 5 that she has no plans to run for the U.S. Senate, clearing the field for Tucson City Councilman Rodney Glassman.