Political Notebook by Daniel Scarpinato : Sorely out of touch on critical TV program

Political Notebook by Daniel Scarpinato Tucson, Arizona | Published: 06.07.2008 As tens of millions lined up last week for the release of "Sex and the City," at least a couple of people we know couldn't have cared less about Carrie Bradshaw and her Manolo Blahniks. Asked last week by D.C.'s The Hill which of the show's three characters appealed to her the most, U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords responded: "I've never really seen it." She wasn't alone. Most members of Congress whom the magazine asked had no clue about the HBO show or new movie. And these people are supposed to be representing us? So we asked her Republican competitor, state Senate President Tim Bee, and he pretty much gave the same answer. "I have six small children at home," he said. The Bees are currently watching "The Waltons," "Winnie the Pooh" and "Gomer Pyle,... [read full story]                    

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