Obama's Visit May Signify a Shift in Arizona Politics

Peter O'Dowd — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:02:46 +0000

After tonight’s State of the Union Address, President Obama heads west to five states that will be key to his re-election next year. One of his first stops - Wednesday afternoon -- will be in the Phoenix area. In 2008, the president largely ignored the home turf of his opponent, John McCain. But as Peter O’Dowd reports, the political winds in this historically conservative state are swirling.

Call it volatility. Call it turmoil. Or just call it momentum. Whatever it is, President Obama, and a less famous guy named Mike Stauffer, want to build on it.

Special Coverage of President's Address to Congress on the State of the Union

Brian Sanders — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:25:44 +0000

KNAU will air President Barack Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday at 7pm. Followed by special post-speech coverage.

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Obama's Visit May Signify a Shift in Arizona Politics

Special Coverage of President's Address to Congress on the State of the Union