State lawmakers will face off Monday evening during the “Capitol Idol 2012,” aka “Senate vs. House Talent Smack-down!”
The event, to support the Foodbank, will be held at 5 p.m. at the state Capitol Auditorium. There is no charge to attend the event. Augie T will host.
You can check out the flier and contestants here.
From Sen. Mike Gabbard, who is is organizing the event: “See who earns bragging rights and who slinks away in defeat!”

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