Had an Arizona cc today, including Quentin Ferrell, NFIB’s man there. He says he’s pretty sure the R governor candidate, Dusey, can and will be brought aboard. Also, the incoming Speaker is a pledge signer who will be with us. Together, Ferrell thinks the Speaker and the Governor (assuming Dusey wins) can put the squeeze on Senate President Andy Biggs (who will win reelection as Senate President), force him to allow a floor vote.
This will only work if they are both totally on board — committed. They’re using precious political capital, and this is a pretty cerebral cause. What’s in it for them?
Lew Uhler says we should put AZ on the back burner. The only way we may get it is if it’s the 33rd or 34th state, and national public pressure is brought to bear.
