For A Frivolous Lawsuit, Don't You Need A Frivolous Lawyer?

So the State of Arizona is broke, but it has enough money to sue to try to allow insurance companies to rescind policies when people get sick, or to take away health insurance from kids. But why would Gov. Brewer be bothering with a responsible attorney like AG Terry Goddard for a political stunt? If you want a stupid, politically-motivated, and ultimately unsuccessful lawsuit, shouldn't you instead call Andrew Thomas?