The Arizona Guardian reports that Ben Quayle, the latest candidate to jump into the packed Republican primary for the 3rd Congressional District, has had a very spotty voting record according to the election files of both major political parties.
Quayle, 33, the son of former Vice President Dan Quayle, participated in only two Republican primaries. He has never cast a ballot in a municipal election since registering in the state in May of 1997, according to voting databases maintained by the state Democrat and Republican parties.
Quayle’s lackadaisical voting record disappointed many well-known Republicans who questioned the level of his commitment to local issues and public service. His voting record, many political observers predict, would become a major issue he’ll have to overcome to win the primary.
“You don’t run for an office as important as Congress and expect that no one is going to question your lack of involvement as a citizen,” said Jaime Molera, former state superintendent of public instruction and Republican lobbyist.
Quayle is already showing his disingenuous nature by telling the Guardian: “Like a lot of people my age I haven’t been involved in politics,” Quayle said. “I probably should have been more active and that’s my fault.”
But when asked when he first became interested in politics, Quayle said, “I’ve always been interested in public service ever since I was a kid.”
Of course the disengaged new candidate wants us to do what he’s disinclined to do: VOTE — and cast our ballots for him.
Ben Quayle is simply another elitist from a dynasty family who thinks he can buy his way into the political realm. The thought of paying his dues with even a modicum of GOP involvement is outside his level of thinking. Voting? How dare anyone question his commitment to the process? And if they do, he’ll give them any answer that might shut them up! Uh, I think I’ll be looking elsewhere for my congressional representative. Thanks, anyway, Bennie.
It is getting easier to list who is NOT running for the CD3 seat.
CD 3 candidate Ben Quayle: Too disengaged to vote, but he wants ours…
The Arizona Guardian reports that Ben Quayle, the latest candidate to jump into the packed Republican primary for the 3rd Congressional District, has had spotty voting record according to the election files of both major political parties……
Ben Quayle should be easily elected. He already lies like a rug. The learning curve won’t be too steep for him.
I do agree with you all on this. The truth is he will need to worker harder than the other candidates to earn people’s respect. Having said that, he is the son of a former VP who was elected to Congress at the tender age of 29. The family knows how to win. The other candidates should not take him lightly.
The family has money and knows how to spend it. Still, you won’t be calling Ben Quayle “Congressman” anytime soon. This scheme is a rich kid’s diversion. He needs to learn a thing or two first. Like consistency when he responds to news media, like exerting himself a tad in the Republican vineyards, like showing enough enthusiasm for the liberties he is so keen on defending to vote.
Being attacked by Jaime Molera counts as an endorsement in my book. He’s an establishment stooge who only speaks when paid to.