Democratic Gubernatorial nominee David Garcia speaking with attendees at a campaign rally with former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro at Azukar Coffee in Phoenix on Oct. 10. Photo courtesy Gage Skidmore
Record turnout. Progressive enthusiasm. Young voters. Those three things should have combined to create more wins for Arizona Democrats in Tuesday’s midterm election. Instead, we are licking our wounds and wondering how we failed to capitalize on growing discontent and a changing electorate that favors progressive issues.