[GeronL]

McCain is hardcore conservative??

Who are they fooling this time?

[hinckley buzzard]

Arizona has always had a democrat territory in and around Tucson. It elect Mo Udall to Congress back in '70 or '72. So that is nothing new. Phoenix was the conservative stronghold and is a larger metro area than Tucson. The rest of the state was probably more conservative than liberal but lightly populated. Loading in a bunch of 'rat voters to counteract the Phoenix electorate is all that would really be necessary.

[Cyber Liberty]

It’s already a “blue state.” 5 out of 9 US Representatives from Arizona are Rats in safe seats.

[skinkinthegrass]

translation:"Too many Liberals; moving here, bringing their ruinous politics here."

[Starstruck]

Liberals heading south to a non-state tax state? Then they change the state. See Florida and watch out Texas.

[oldbill]

Hey Republicans!

What’s that about the Hispanic vote being naturally conservative and Republican?

Look to Arizona if you want to see what happens after amnesty.

[Pox]

Good.

Let it happen sooner than later. The sooner the dems ruin our society the sooner we can begin the inevitable violence that will lead to either removing the bulk of the Marxists from America or lead to them ruling over their subjects without opposition.

Either way, I doubt I'll be around to see the outcome, but I sure do hope there are enough patriots left in this country to guide us back to the path of prosperity.

[cincinnati65]

"Arizona has a national reputation for hard-core conservatism, but it's inevitable that Democrats will hold sway in the state as the Latino population grows and independent voters surge"

And now the real reason why the Feds fought to keep Arizona from enforcing their border....

[jmaroneps37]

Sure all the scumbags that destroyed California have moved in to destroy Arizona.

[Logical me]

I fear as Rome went, so will America. It is just a question of time and the biggest contribution to our fall is the Democratic Party. This Democratic party is controlled by registered voters that are really communists thinkers and most just don't get it. It has taken over the greater part of the MSM, Federal Government, and the educational system. It cannot hold our forever the Constitutional freedoms that are left.

[FlingWingFlyer]

This is the extreme leftist Cronkite bunch in Tempe. They’re counting on amnesty and the takeover of Arizona by Mexican Nationals and other Hispanics sneaking in from Central and South America.

[my3centseuro]

Multiple things are happening in Arizona. Some of which might be misinterpreted in this article.

1) redistricting has had an obvious positive affect for democrats.
2) The increase in independents in Arizona should not be interpreted as republicans moving left.

3) there are still more registered republicans in the state (35%) than democrats (30%) with the balance 33 percent independents (yes almost as many as republicans)

4) I live in the east valley (very, very conservative) and most of my neighbors and friends have registered as independents because the GOP is not conservative enough. There is no way any of us vote blue.

5) elections are held when snow birds are present in the state. Mostly from northern somewhat liberal states. Many are registered to vote in AZ .

[Organic Panic]

Amnesty is the only solution. Right McCain?

[Gay State Conservative]

They say that Texas will move to the dark side...sooner rather than later.When that happens the country that my parents’ generation made great....made strong...made prosperous...is truly f***ed.

[Impy]

Rat demographics “experts” in 2000: “Texas will be a swing state by 2008”.

[SoFloFreeper]

Nothing is inevitable. Nothing.

Hitlery was going to be President in 2008.

Dewey was going to be President in 1948.

The “peace dividend” from the Soviet breakup in the 90s meant fewer national defense worries.

Nothing is inevitable.

Always avoid always, never say never.

[Caipirabob]

The left can go pound sand in Arizona. We've got plenty of it to keep those losers occupied.

The most 'MERICAN state in the union!

[elpadre]

Influx of Hispanics has been going on for many, many years. Is it possible at some point a charismatic Hispanic leader rises and tries to lead the state back into Mexico, ala Crimea??