Ben Quayle

Ben Quayle's Still in Congress, Still Thinks Obama Sucks

Although he was defeated in the primary election, Congressman Ben Quayle still has a few months left in Congress.After keeping quiet for a while after his loss in the primary, Quayle's back in mid-season form with a reminder that he still thinks President Obama's doing a crap job.

TheDirty.com's Nik Richie Offers Ben Quayle His Old Gig as Brock Landers

See also: Best Alter Ego - 2010: Ben Quayle (a.k.a. Brock Landers)See also: Is Jason Rose Behind "The Dirty" Bomb Dropped on Ben Quayle?Shortly after Republican Congressman Ben Quayle conceded the primary election to Congressman David Schweikert, there was already a job offer waiting for Quayle -- t ... More >>

Ben Quayle Concedes Race to David Schweikert

Republican Congressman Ben Quayle's time in Congress officially has an expiration date.Quayle broke the news to his supporters in Scottsdale at 10 p.m., announcing that he'd just conceded the primary race to fellow freshman Congressman David Schweikert.

David Schweikert Ads Accusing Ben Quayle of Involvement in Non-Existent FBI Investigation Take an Exit

See also: Ben Quayle Accused of Swimming, Which Is a Scandal or SomethingSee also: Ben Quayle Confirms He Was in the Israeli Lake to "Secure a Jar of Water"If you've heard that Congressman Ben Quayle was the subject of an FBI investigation, you probably heard that from his primary opponent, Congress ... More >>

Reverend Jarrett Maupin Endorses Ben Quayle: "He's My N*gga"

For the second straight election, African-American civil-rights activist Reverend Jarrett Maupin has endorsed Republican Congressman Ben Quayle.Yes, politics aside, the Phoenix Democrat wants Quayle to stay in office -- mostly because he's a cool, young guy."He's my nigga," Maupin tells New Times.

Are You Buying Ben Quayle's Israeli Lake Story?

See also: Ben Quayle Accused of SwimmingSee also: Ben Quayle Confirms He Was in the Israeli Lake to "Secure a Jar of Water"Congressman Ben Quayle is accused of swimming in a lake in Israel, and possibly witnessing one of his colleagues remove his clothes before jumping in that same lake.Congressman ... More >>

David Schweikert Supporters Go Banana-Hammock Shopping for Ben Quayle

See also: Ben Quayle Accused of SwimmingSee also: Ben Quayle Confirms He Was in the Israeli Lake to "Secure a Jar of Water"Oh boy, the scandal involving Congressman Ben Quayle is getting sexy -- so sexy that supporters of his primary opponent went shopping for a floral-print banana hammock for Quayl ... More >>

Ben Quayle Confirms He Was in the Israeli Lake to "Secure a Jar of Water"

See also: Ben Quayle Accused of Swimming, Which Is a Scandal or SomethingThe non-scandal involving Congressman Ben Quayle is even less scandalous than it sounds, according to Quayle's recollection of events.Congressman Kevin Yoder, of Kansas, hopped in naked during a Republican congressional delegat ... More >>

Ben Quayle Accused of Swimming, Which Is a Scandal or Something

Republican Congressman Ben Quayle is accused of swimming in a lake.Politico published the story last night, claiming several Republican congressmen jumped in a lake last year in Israel during a trip funded by a pro-Israel lobbyist organization.Congressman Kevin Yoder, of Kansas, hopped in naked. Qua ... More >>

Ben Quayle and David Schweikert Take Part in Forum, Say Mostly the Same Things but Use Different Words

If there are Republican voters in Arizona's Sixth Congressional District who still can't figure out which candidate's position on issues most closely match their own, yesterday's candidate forum in Scottsdale probably didn't help.Congressmen Ben Quayle and David Schweikert said mostly the same thing ... More >>

David Schweikert's "Goes Both Ways" Ad: Innocent Mailer or Dirty Politicking?

Congressman David Schweikert's ad saying his primary opponent, Congressman Ben Quayle, "goes both ways," presumably achieved its intended purpose -- it actually got people's attention, instead of being tossed straight in the trash.It didn't necessary make everyone happy, as Senator Jon Kyl -- who's ... More >>

Jon Kyl: David Schweikert's "Goes Both Ways" Ad Is the "Strangest of Allusions to Sexuality"

See also: Ben Quayle "Goes Both Ways," According to David SchweikertTurns out, we weren't the only ones who were wondering whether Congressman David Schweikert's campaign was trying to claim his primary opponent, Congressman Ben Quayle, is bisexual.Senator Jon Kyl, who's endorsed Quayle, has a thing ... More >>

Citizens United President: Ben Quayle Campaign Acting Like (Gasp!) Obama's

Turns out, we weren't the only ones who found yesterday's comments from Congressman Ben Quayle's campaign a little...weird.In fact, the president of Citizens United -- which is supporting Quayle's primary opponent, David Schweikert -- says Quayle's campaign is doing stuff you'd expect from President ... More >>

Ben Quayle Has a New TV Ad, and You'll Never Guess What He Says (Yes You Will)

Stop us if you've heard this before, but Congressman Ben Quayle thinks Barack Obama is the "worst president in history."Quayle's got a new TV ad out in Arizona's Sixth Congressional District ahead of his August primary with fellow Republican Congressman David Schweikert, and sure enough, Quayle's go ... More >>

David Schweikert Cites "Brock Landers" as Ben Quayle Denies Changing Stance on Immigration

Congressman Ben Quayle denies changing his stance on immigration policy, contrary to what Congressman David Schweikert and a few others have suggested.The Schweikert campaign's response to that: you're going to trust Brock Landers?Yes, Quayle's past contributions to TheDirty.com -- then known as Dir ... More >>

David Schweikert Campaign Sasses Ben Quayle, Thanks Him for New Stance on Immigration

As we told you at the beginning of the week, Congressman Ben Quayle didn't seem incredibly upset about creating a way for many people who were brought to the United States illegally to be able to stay here, without a path to citizenship.In fact, he went on 12News to explain the idea, saying it's "so ... More >>

Ben Quayle Didn't Seem Upset With Immigration Policy Obama Announced Before the Name "Obama" Was Attached

Last month, Congressman Ben Quayle was talking about an idea for immigration policy that was being floated around, calling it "something that's intriguing, that we should be looking at."Quayle was on 12News explaining the idea of a "blue card," a way for people who were brought to the United States ... More >>

Ben Quayle Now Wants to Block Obama Immigration Policy

It appears Congressman Ben Quayle does not find the Obama administration's new immigration policy "something that's intriguing," as he did with the plan of Senator Marco Rubio.So much so, it seems, that Quayle just introduced the "Prohibiting Back-door Amnesty Act of 2012" to block its implementatio ... More >>

Ben Quayle Not Letting Go of the Spying Accusations Against David Schweikert

You may have heard last month that Congressman Ben Quayle accused Congressman David Schweikert of sending a spy to Quayle's office, which the Quayle campaign has dubbed "Spygate."Ahead of the Republicans' impending primary battle in Arizona's Sixth Congressional District, the Quayle camp says it got ... More >>

Obama Signs Ben Quayle-Approved Border Tunnel Bill; Congressman Manages to Avoid Trash-Talking President

President signed the Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012 into law yesterday, which raises the penalties for constructing tunnels from Mexico into the United States.Congressman Ben Quayle's been pushing this bill for quite some time, and equally noteworthy, Quayle avoided talking smack on the presid ... More >>

Ben Quayle Now Says Obama's Not the "Worst President in History" -- Kind Of

In what's sort of a running joke since then-congressional candidate Ben Quayle released his goober-ish campaign ad saying "Barack Obama is the worst president in history," Quayle has an update on his stance.Quayle actually had to defend the video ad after people got a little pissy about it, but he t ... More >>

David Schweikert Goes Against Internet Security Bill "CISPA," Appears to Reject Ben Quayle's Assertion of Privacy Protections

For those who are struggling to find differences between Congressmen David Schweikert and Ben Quayle in their impending primary election in CD6, House activity late last week brought another division between the two.Despite the popular belief, there actually are differences in the House records of S ... More >>

Ben Quayle Defends Internet Security Bill Known as "CISPA," but Promises Amendment Proposal Over Privacy Concerns

After the bills known as "SOPA" and "PIPA" were shelved amid some mass protests from online communities, there's a new bill in Congress that has the Internet riled up -- the the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, or "CISPA."The bill has been referred to numerous times as being "worse tha ... More >>

Ben Quayle Delivers Privacy Amendment to Internet Security Bill "CISPA," Passes 410-3

Less than four hours after Congressman Ben Quayle let New Times know he'd be introducing an amendment to address privacy concerns in the latest controversial Internet-related bill, he did -- and it passed less than an hour ago.Quayle's amendment to address privacy concerns in the Cyber Intelligence ... More >>

John Boehner Appears to Be a Pushover -- David Schweikert's Reportedly Getting a Check

​A strongly worded letter seems to be all it takes to get a check for five grand out of House Speaker John Boehner, as the feud over GOP leadership's support of Congressman Ben Quayle appears to have ended quickly.The president of the conservative political-action committee Club for Growth release ... More >>

Vernon Parker's Going to Try This One Again: Announces Run for Congress in CD9

Paradise Valley Councilman Vernon Parker is making it official today that he's entering the race for Arizona's newly formed Ninth Congressional District.Since Congressmen Ben Quayle and David Schweikert seem intent on running against each other in the primary for CD6, the primary in CD9's pretty muc ... More >>

Democratic Congressman Says Ben Quayle Took His Bill and Put His Own Name on it

​With the blessing of the Obama administration, Republican congressmen are proud to announce the parts they contributed to the GOP's Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, including Arizona Congressmen Ben Quayle and David Schweikert.Problem is, a Democratic congressman from Connecticut says ... More >>

Ben Quayle's Office Calls Jim Himes' Accusation of Bill-Stealing "Ridiculous," and Now Barney Frank's Involved

​Democratic Congressman Jim Himes' observation that Congressman Ben Quayle's being credited for a bill very similar to his own has people getting testy.Quayle's office tells New Times that Himes' accusation is "ridiculous,"  meanwhile, Congressman Barney Frank lost his speaking privileges for ... More >>

Ben Quayle And David Schweikert Begin Bickering Nearly 200 Days Before Primary

​With nearly 200 days to go before the August 28 primary between Republican Congressmen Ben Quayle and David Schweikert in Arizona's newly formed sixth Congressional district, there's already drama.It started earlier this week, with the Schweikert campaign sending an email to supporters about Quay ... More >>

Congressman Ben Quayle to Face David Schweikert in District 6 Congressional Primary

James King Congressman Ben Quayle​In what comes as no surprise to anyone who keeps tabs on Arizona Congressional politics, Republican Congressman Ben Quayle announced today that he plans to run in Arizona's newly formed sixth Congressional district -- which is likely unsettling news for GOP ... More >>

SOPA: Congressman Ben Quayle No Longer a Fan After Internet Goes on Strike

​ As you may know, the Internet is "on strike" today. Well, not the entire Internet -- just Wikipedia. Several other big-name, high-traffic websites -- including Google and Craigslist -- have "blacked out" their websites today in protest of a bill currently making its way through Congress that the ... More >>

Congressman Ben Quayle: Eric Holder Must Step Down. Still Mum on Joe Arpaio

New TimesCongressman Ben Quayle apparently has no thoughts on Joe Arpaio's several hundred botched sex crime investigations.​Arizona Congressman Ben Quayle today officially joined several other GOP members of Congress in calling for Attorney General Eric Holder to step down over "Fast and Furious, ... More >>

Complaining to Congressman Ben Quayle Could Cost You Up to $50

New TimesCongressman Ben Quayle​Congressman Ben Quayle took a beating from constituents during a town hall meeting in Anthem back in May. Now, the congressman is catching even more heat, this time for not having any town hall meetings at all -- that constituents don't have to pay to attend, anyway ... More >>

Congressman Ben Quayle Takes a Beating From Valley Seniors at Anthem Town Hall *VIDEO*

New Times Congressman Ben Quayle really took it on the chin at a town hall meeting in Anthem last night. ​Congressman Ben Quayle held a town hall meeting in Anthem last night. It didn't go well for the young congressman -- and the laughter of his constituents after he tried to explain gover ... More >>

Congressman Ben Quayle Introduces Bill That Gives Border Agents Unrestricted Access to All Federal Borderlands

James King Congressman Ben Quayle​Arizona Congressman Ben Quayle introduced a bill this morning that would give U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents unrestricted access to federal lands in the southwestern borderlands region.The bill has been co-sponsored by Congressman Peter King, cha ... More >>

Congressman Ben Quayle Yucks it Up at Congressional Correspondents' Dinner. Response From Crowd: Crickets

New Times photo illustration The above image is much funnier than Congressman Ben Quayle's performance at the Congressional Correspondents' Dinner.​Arizona Congressman Ben Quayle spoke at the Congressional Correspondents' Dinner in Washington D.C. last night, and heard only the soft chirpin ... More >>

Congratulations, Ben Quayle: Chuck Norris Doesn't Want to Beat You Without Mercy

www.funny-tweets.com​Unlike the rest of us, Arizona Congressman Ben Quayle can rest easy -- Texas tough guy Chuck Norris doesn't want to kick his ass. In fact, the played-out punchline of endless jokes is diggin' him some Ben Quayle.The man who will "never have a heart attack because his heart isn ... More >>

Congressman Ben Quayle Bashed by Congressional Dems for Accepting Federal Health Care -- Only He Didn't

James KingBen Quayle did not accept government funded health care, despite what Congressional Democrats might have told you.​The egg is on the face of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee this morning for calling Arizona Congressman Ben Quayle a "hypocrite" for accepting government fund ... More >>

Congressman Ben Quayle Among Several Lawmakers to Hitch Ride to Tucson With "Worst President in History"

Jamie Peachey​Congressman Ben Quayle may think Barack Obama is "the worst president in history," but he's apparently still good for a lift.Quayle is among several lawmakers who will hitch a ride from Washington to Tucson aboard Air Force One with Obama today in order to attend a memorial service f ... More >>

Mr. Quayle Going to Washington; Ben Quayle Defeats Jon Hulburd in District Three Congressional Race

James King Congressman-elect ben Quayle and wife Tiffany during Quayle's victory speech at the GOP election night party.​Despite only winning the GOP primary with about 20 percent of the Republican vote -- meaning about 80 percent of the Republicans in his district didn't vote for him -- so ... More >>

Lesbians for Ben Quayle? Lesbian News Web Site Completely Blows it On Coverage of Latest Poll Numbers

Congressional candidate Ben Quayle​As you probably know, there was some shocking news out of the District Three Congressional race earlier this week -- according to a new poll, Republican candidate Ben Quayle is trailing his Democratic opponent, Jon Hulburd, by two points, 46 to 44 percent.If the ... More >>

Tater Tot: Ben Quayle's Smart. He Can Spell Potato. But He Wouldn't Be a GOP Congressional Nominee Without the Name Daddy Dan Made Infamous

Politico Backs Off Claim That Ben Quayle Lied About The Dirty

Ben Quayle​Remember when Politico claimed Congressional candidate Ben Quayle lied about his connection with the raunchy Web site The Dirty? And the news that he lied spread like wildfire around the Internet, ultimately making its way to the front page of the New York Times? The (ahem) funny thing ... More >>

Ben Quayle's "Busy Day" Video Latest Offensive in Debate Over Debates

Arizona Democratic Party​There's a debate over debates waging in an Arizona Congressional race, and it just got ugly.If you're unfamiliar with the term, a debate over debates is what happens when an underdog in a political race challenges the front-runner to a series of debates. The front ru ... More >>

Lessons in Congressional Morality -- Compliments of Christian Radio, Jon Hulburd and Ben Quayle

James KingBen Quayle​About a week ago, Democratic Congressional candidate Jon Hulburd made listening to Christian radio somewhat tolerable. He began running ads on Christian radio stations bashing his opponent, Republican Ben Quayle, for hit ties to "The Dirty" -- a Web site some argue has a (ahem ... More >>

In Case You Didn't Hear Him the First Time, Ben Quayle Thinks Barack Obama is the Worst President in History

James KingBen Quayle​Ben Quayle, the Republican nominee for Congress in Arizona's 3rd District, concluded his primary campaign this afternoon with a touch of humor.At the office of his PR firm, Quayle thanked supporters and addressed the media for the first time since becoming the GOP's nominee. W ... More >>

Morning Poll: Which Primary Race Was the Ugliest?

www.jefflewis.net​Primary day is finally upon us, folks, and we're a little bummed out. The daily bickering between candidates and the cruel-but-entertaining political attacks will be coming to an end.We've been blessed with some fairly ugly campaigns this primary season, which have only been made ... More >>

Steve Moak Will Drop "Big Shoe" on Ben Quayle at "Appropriate Time"

Ben Quayle​The campaign of Congressional candidate Ben Quayle continues to hound Steve Moak for answers to questions he posed to Moak in a letter. The Moak campaign continues to not answer them -- yet.The questions pertain to the relationship between Moak's anti-drug charity, NotMYkid, and a busin ... More >>

Morning Poll: Are You Buyin' Arizona Capitol Times Congressional Poll?

www.vimeo.com​The results of a poll published by the Arizona Capitol Times  are making the media rounds this week.The poll focuses on the Distric 3 Congressional primary and shows a dramatic shift in numbers from a poll taken a little over month ago. According to Yellow Sheet, the Cap Times e ... More >>

Steve Moak to Drop "Big Shoe" on Ben Quayle. Bigger Than That "Dirty" Shoe?

Congressional candidate Ben Quayle​Is there a bigger bomb on the horizon than the "dirty" bomb that hit Congressional candidate Ben Quayle last week?One of his opponents, Steve Moak, suggests there might be.We contacted Moak's campaign spokesman, Jerry Cobb, today to see if Moak was planning on re ... More >>