Posted on 05/05/2005 6:17:34 PM PDT by hsmomx3
The chatter regarding a possible Marilyn Quayle bid for Arizona governor next year is heating up as Republicans look to unseat Democratic Gov. Janet Napolitano.
Some top Republicans are trying to get the wife of former vice president Dan Quayle to take on Napolitano.
Speculation regarding a possible Quayle run increased in the past couple of days with former governor Fife Symington announcing he would not run against Napolitano next year.
Symington specifically mentioned Quayle as a top challenger for Napolitano.
That has fueled talk that Quayle is seriously considering a run and that Republicans may be clearing the primary field for her.
"I think it's heating up," said Stan Barnes, a top Arizona lobbyist and former state lawmaker, of a possible Quayle run.
Other possible challengers include U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona, who said he is not interested in but has not completely ruled out a run for governor. Lesser knowns such as Secretary of State Jan Brewer and state Senate President Ken Bennett of Prescott are other possible contenders.
Stuart Goodman, who heads a Phoenix political consulting and lobbying firm and was a top aide to former GOP governor Jane Hull, said recent moves and statements by other Republicans are pointing towards a possible Quayle run.
Several top Republicans, including Symington, former Maricopa County Attorney Rick Romley and Scottsdale Congressman J.D. Hayworth have opted against runs against the Democratic incumbent.
Napolitano currently enjoys high approval ratings, receives positive coverage from the state's dominant media outlet (The Arizona Republic) and is popular with women voters and Democratic core constituencies. The governor has also fostered decent relations with business leaders despite the fact they tend to be and support Republicans.
However, Napolitano barely won in the 2002 governor's race; Republicans hold a statewide voter registration edge and carried the state by 11 points for George W. Bush in November. GOP insiders point out that Quayle would appeal to some women voters and has the name recognition and fundraising capabilities to offer a serious challenge to Napolitano.
Mrs. Quayle, who lives in Paradise Valley, could not be reached for comment.
Can she spell "potatoe" correctly?
she better cause every reporter she meets will ask her to
Ya...TATER.
How is that?
She should run for Senator.
Both spellings are accepted.
Been awhile since she's been in the public eye, but I recall she was a pretty bright lady. Wasn't she an attorney herself?
Sure hope she checks to be sure all her 'hired help' are legal.
I think she should go for it! I was always impressed with her and thought that she has a find mind. And, Dan is a great golfer!! l-)
Actually between Dan and Marilyn Quayle is the was the one who had the brains.
I'll be living in Arizona...I'd vote for her.
We have better candidates than her. The reason the Republican lost was that he was Mormon and there is some negativity to them in AZ. However, we are a Republican state.
http://www.harrywalker.com/speakers_template.cfm?spea_id=417
Marilyn Tucker Quayle brings a unique perspective to the issues facing the American people. She is the closest advisor of her husband, Dan Quayle, who served as Vice President under President George Bush. She has an insider’s knowledge on the workings of Washington and respects and understands both the power of the free enterprise system and the limits of government’s effectiveness.
Active in a number of charitable causes, she has placed a special emphasis on disaster preparedness and breast cancer research. Her efforts have resulted in numerous national and international awards and recognition. A woman of strong beliefs, she speaks passionately about faith, families and the future of America and the world. Her forthrightness has made her one of the most admired women of our time. Marilyn Quayle is co-author of two books: Embrace the Serpent and The Campaign.
What the did you what did you say? LOL
Not only can it be spelled in two accepted ways, it isn't hard to figure that she and Dan can pronounce nuclear correctly.
I can appreciate the accent but the similarity makes me curious as to how many others use this pronunciation?
How do you know what kind of candidate she would be?
I never heard any snickering when JFK pronounced Cuba, as Cuber, just about every day he was president. My bet is that Bush and that ribbit killer Carter pronounce Newcular correctly, especially since Rickover never would have made Carter a Nuke boat skipper if he couldn't say it right.
I'd vote for Mrs. Quayle, any time, any place, any where.
Unfortunately I don't live in that state.
However, should she run I might send her a pittance, and I do mean pittance.
Don't do it on the strenght of my donation, Marilyn!
Is Marilyn Quayle an Arizona native or Indiana native? If Indiana, that could be a sticking point.
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