The Political Notebook

Also: Should independent voters choose a Democratic or Republican ballot? Links: Arizona Agenda: What candidates for Gov, SOS and AG say about 2020 election (https://arizonaagenda.substack.com/p/cheatsheet-what-candidates-for-gov?s=r) Arizona Republic Editorial: Where's the choice? (https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/editorial/2022/06/05/arizona-primary-races-senate-governor-legislature-secre...

Will swing voters be more influenced by their dissatisfaction with the Biden administration or their antipathy toward Trump?

Will bad blood keep a grand bargain from being reached? Is Kari Lake unstoppable in the Republican primary?

A review of school choice in Arizona and a discussion of its future.

Why isn't any Republican candidate following the Youngkin path? Is there any chance for win-win policies in the Arizona legislature? Also: What Europe owes the Ukrainian people.

A conversation with Matt Beienburg about the value of American federalism. Can it be reclaimed? Robert Robb is pessimistic. Matt is more of an optimist. Matt Beienburg is the Director of Education Policy at the Goldwater Institute. He also serves as director of the institute’s Van Sittert Center for Constitutional Advocacy. Here's a link to read Matt's article on federalism, discussed on the podca...

How will the education issue play in Arizona’s 2022 election? What are the prospects for backpack funding? Where in the heck is Arizona on income taxes?

Sinema as an independent? A new conservative party? Primary election reform?

From running as a conservative reformer to governing as a pragmatic problem solver to thumping the cultural issues on behalf of Republican governors nationally ... who is the authentic Ducey?

By funding the Arizona “audit” what do Trump conspiracy advocates expect? Can Ken Bennett make it semi-honest? Can any Republican candidate be trusted? Robert Robb columns for reference: On the difference between Michigan's election review and Arizona's farce https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/robertrobb/2021/07/16/michigan-election-review-responsible-arizona-audit-farce/7983475002/ Tru...

An early grade for Biden. Sinema’s filibuster pickle. Arizona Democratic prospects in 2022.

A discussion of the factors driving the teacher shortage in Arizona. For reference: https://chollaexpress.substack.com/p/why-is-there-a-teacher-shortage-in

Tax cuts or tax reform? Also: Can charter schools attract the support of Democrats?

Should Trump be impeached? How do Republicans deal with Trumpism from this point forward?

How alarmed should we be about Trump's attempts to overturn the election results? What will it mean for the future of the Republican Party -- both in Arizona and nationally?

Does Biden have a mandate other than not being a jerk? What happened to the blue wave -- nationally and in Arizona?

What are the consequences if Prop 208 passes? What are the consequences if Prop 208 fails? Also, do we need new ways to teach in a Covid environment?

A breakdown of the campaigns of Martha McSally and Mark Kelly. Also, a preview of the possible legal fights surrounding the 2020 election. Are judges helping or hurting the confidence that Americans will have in the results?

Should we trust the polls? Can Trump ride the law and order issue to an upset victory? Can McSally turn the tide on Kelly?

Discussion of propositions 207 and 208 on the November ballot.

Something a bit different. A collection of previously recorded conversations around the theme of congressional dysfunction and the imbalance of powers. Structural reforms, including the filibuster rule and term limits, as well as immediate calls to action.

Trump says he will substantially reduce troops in Afghanistan before the election. Will he? What will be the consequences? Plus key takeaways from the primary election. Is Schweikert in trouble?

-After Trump's tweet about delaying the election, Republicans swiftly rejected the notion. Is this a sign of a larger shift? -Covid-19 in Arizona: Should there be firm metrics for reopening, particularly for schools? -Arizona primaries: What will Daniel McCarthy's primary vote be, and what will it mean for McSally?

The teacher says yes, the pundit has his doubts. Also: Will the court strike down some of the state ballot initiatives? How much can be squeezed into a 100-word summary?

Does McSally have anything to fear from McCarthy? Will lack of competition leave Mark Kelly unprepared?