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Chuck Coughlin, Mike O’Neil talk local political dominoes on Think Tank

Oct 6, 2017, 4:00 PM

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Chuck Coughlin is our guest this week. He and Mike O’Neil discuss:

  • U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake has formidable opposition for his seat in the form of U.S. Rep. Kirsten Sinema. His primary looks like no cakewalk as well.
  • Mayor Greg Stanton makes a move on Sinema’s congressional seat. Who will run against him?
  • Stanton’s announcement will trigger the Arizona resign to run law and a scramble to see who is the next mayor of Phoenix.
  • How the Republicans plan to kill Obamacare — quietly.
  • Most Arizonans see the Arizona Corporation Commission as corrupt. Is this an opportunity for a Democrat to actually win a statewide race?
  • Another mass shooting. Every one of these triggers calls for prayers, but no legislative action. Any reason to think anything will be different this time?

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