2010’s wildest statements, other gaffes and a pregnant pause

At the end of the year, it’s easy to look back and recognize the high points and low points. But often the most memorable moments are neither high nor low — they’re just ridiculous.

Immigration, gays in the military, abortion — these are all weighty topics. But in the hands of politicians, these subjects get pretty wild and, in some cases, twisted.

A Year of Capitol Quotes: 2010’s wildest statements

The year in memorable quotes from Arizona's political players.

May, Eckstein get chippy in court


Steve May has been unapologetic over his recruitment of four Mill Avenue “street people” to run as Green Party candidates, and his defiance was on full display when he took the witness stand.

Green Party ‘sham’ candidates to stay on ballot

A judge on Tuesday allowed contested Green Party candidates to remain on the November ballot in Arizona, denying a request that they be kicked off because Republicans allegedly recruited them.

Judge: May’s jailed recruit can’t backtrack on withdrawal

A jailed Green Party nominee who withdrew from the Corporation Commission race and then revoked his withdrawal moments later was disqualified to run for office, a judge ruled Sept. 14.

May withdraws from House race in LD17

Former lawmaker Steve May announced Sept. 13 he is terminating his campaign for the House in Legislative District 17. May got on the November ballot after winning a spot in the primary as a write-in candidate. His presence as a Republican in the swing district that spans Tempe and Scottsdale posed a threat to two Democratic challengers.

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Loophole candidates

Eleven write-in candidates won the Green Party nomination in August, including a handful of “street people” who exploited a little-known loophole that allowed them to win the primary with only one vote. Now, some of those candidates, whom Democrats allege were recruited by Republicans, threaten to take votes from Democrats in key races.

Don’t mess with May; he wrote the law on segways

The press corps didn’t know exactly what to think when they saw Steve May drive up to the federal courthouse Thursday on a segway.

Judge allows Green Party candidates to stay on ballot

A federal judge ruled that a slate of alleged "sham" Green Party write-in candidates can stay on the ballot.

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