We look at Arizona -- John McCain's homestate -- and find out how illegal immigration shapes the political debate in this border state. Also: why public spending has become a major state-wide issue. Robert Robb is an editorial columnist for The Arizona Republic.
States of the Union fact of the week: Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time, except in the Navajo Nation.
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Robert Robb
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Comments [4]
Can you ask the guest what he knows about the huge ufo sighting?
Please don't forget that AZ gave us Even Mecham and Fife Symington!!!
Please talk about drought in Arizona and the region.
Robert Robb works for The Arizona Republic, not the Republican as Lenny stated in his introduction. Thanks for having this guest on. Arizona politics are always interesting!
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