I think there is probably something to AZ being a strange political state. Coming from former IL lifer, that's saying something. Likely the different perspectives both SassyLady and I often post, though knowing each other in real life, we share many common conservative principles, are pretty representative of individuals within the state. Our most significant differences seem to me to focus on specific people and groups, rather than general principles.
It appears that the democrats also have some of these issues within their ranks. Sinema is by no means conservative, yet she isn't a crazy leftie either. It will be interesting to see where she caucuses, especially if the border issues remain same on administration side:
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ari...rs-independent