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Arizona Will Stay Red, Republican Leader Asserts

In "Part 1: Arizona, Red or Blue?" Republican chairman predicts statewide gains.
by Lorraine Rivera

Robert Graham spotlight Robert Graham, chairman of the Arizona Republican Party.
Steve Riggs, AZPM

Part 1 of 5: "Arizona, Red or Blue?"

Will Arizona stay red or turn blue in this year's presidential election? State voters have favored Republicans in 15 of the last 16 presidential elections, dating to 1952. The only Democrat to win the state in that stretch was Bill Clinton in 1996.

Throughout the week, we’ll hear from leaders of parties with candidates on the state ballot. Here is AZPM's Lorraine Rivera speaking with Arizona Republican Party chairman Robert Graham:

Tuesday, in Part 2 of "Arizona, Red or Blue?" hear from Arizona Democratic Party Chairwoman Alexis Tamerón.

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