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AZ-08: Why Arizona Democrats are going all-in on this Trump district
(CNN) In Arizona's deep-red West Valley, Democrats are making a bold prediction.
The 8th District seat vacated by former Republican Rep. Trent Franks, who resigned over accusations of sexual harassment, has long looked sure to stay in GOP hands in the upcoming April special election.
But local Democrats say they believe they're in the middle of a political sea change that will turn Arizona into a midterm battleground and marquee presidential swing state.
"I believe, bottom-line, we can win," said Felecia Rotellini, the Arizona Democratic Party chairwoman.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2018/03/05/politics/arizona-democrats-house-special-election/index.html