Arizona Republicans on National GOP: "They're idiots"

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By JENNIFER TALHELM, Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON - Arizona Republicans in a crowded House primary denounced the national GOP Tuesday for taking sides in the race. "They're idiots," one candidate said.

The National Republican Congressional Committee last week backed a candidate in the primary, launching a $122,000 advertising campaign for state Rep. Steve Huffman. The party contends Huffman is a moderate candidate who could win the district in November.

On Tuesday, Huffman's four GOP opponents took the unusual step of holding a joint news conference and delivering a message to the National Republican Congressional Committee.

"Stay the hell out of southern Arizona," said Mike Hellon, one of the candidates and a former state party chairman, in an interview following the news conference.

More at: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060906/ap_on_el_ho/angry_republicans

[blondeatlast]

1. If they are running away from the Washington Repubs in AZ,

I think we have a lot to look forward to! (I'm a longtime Zonie.)

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Best news I've heard all day!

[saracat]

2. This isn't what it seems. If they get Huffman the nomination, things could

get bad for us. We WANT Graf to get the nomination! Then they will go down in flames. They aren't running from the DC dems. The contenders want to stay aligned with them .The National GOP is smart emough to know they need Huffman in AZ. It is the primary contenders who are idiots! Damn I hope Huffman loses!

[dorktv]

3. I think Gabby pretty much has won the race actually.

[cyclezealot]

4. a con job on voters.

They talk big about wedge issues, national Repugs foist on us. But, when they get there, they vote on the big issues with their 'idiot' bosses on really important stuff, like taxes which bankrupt the country and issues like what their lobbysists buddies demand. ie pharmacy lobbyists.