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LongtimeAZDem

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11. Except that's exactly how we elected Kirsten Sinema in Arizona
Sun Aug 18, 2019, 11:50 AM
Aug 2019

The results from traditionally Republican strongholds like Sun City and the county islands went for Sinema by larger than characteristic percentages; health care was the most frequently cited reason.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
Salon propped up Jill Stein and spent the cycle bashing Clinton. TwilightZone Aug 2019 #1
Regardless of your thoughts on the messenger, the message is worth reading. Garrett78 Aug 2019 #3
The assertion about Republicans is the author's, not that of the person being interviewed. TwilightZone Aug 2019 #6
You're missing the point. Garrett78 Aug 2019 #8
If anyone thinks republicans are going to vote for a dem, I've got a bridge... onecaliberal Aug 2019 #2
I mde lots of calls and knocked on many doors for the FL Democratic party in 2018. lark Aug 2019 #4
And the people who might be moved are few and far between. A campaign can't be run based on... Garrett78 Aug 2019 #5
I agree. lark Aug 2019 #9
False... brooklynite Aug 2019 #14
One was new and replacing 8 years of Bush. The other was under attack for 25 years. Garrett78 Aug 2019 #16
Did Republicans win, ever, by purposely seeking Democratic support? Beartracks Aug 2019 #7
Yes, Ronald Reagan. brooklynite Aug 2019 #15
Michigan and Wisconsin have open primaries. ucrdem Aug 2019 #10
Except that's exactly how we elected Kirsten Sinema in Arizona LongtimeAZDem Aug 2019 #11
Agree! Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #12
IMO Sinema is such a lite-democrat she might as well be a Repug. Look at her voting record. in2herbs Aug 2019 #13
And there's a world of difference between a statewide race in a red state... Garrett78 Aug 2019 #18
Of course there's a difference, but the OP specifically talked about 2018 LongtimeAZDem Aug 2019 #19
Excellent article and food for thought SharonClark Aug 2019 #17
They did gain Republican votes...which is why 40 moderates won the house...another BS article by Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #20
+1,000,000 ucrdem Aug 2019 #21
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