Scarping goes national

by David Safier I'd heard buzz about this, but now I know it's true, 'cause I read it in the Star's Political Notebook. Daniel Scarpinato is moving up, from the spokesman for the Republicans in the State House to the regional communications officer for the National Republican Congressional Committee. Daniel has been a friend of … Read more

Franks legislates like a drunken sailor packing heat

by David Safier It's a jaw-dropping twofer for Trent Franks, and the second jaw-dropper is worse than the first. Earlier, Franks said during a House Judiciary hearing on the National Right-To-Carry Reciprocity Act, "In Arizona sometimes to gain office you have to have shot someone." He immediately said, "I'm joking, of course." Which, I suppose, … Read more

Yes, Trent Franks actually joked about Arizona gun violence

by David Safier During a Judiciary hearing in the House, Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN), while discussing a gun bill up for consideration, said, half joking, "I know in Arizona you have to have a gun." Instead of offering a clarification of our gun laws ("No, Representative Cohen, you do not have to own a gun … Read more