“Why don’t the “Republicans’ in AZ just admit they are Democrats and leave the GOP?”
Because I’m a Republican in AZ, and I’ve voted against John McCain, and will vote for Santorum tomorrow. We’ve had some significant wins here in AZ - Constitutional Carry of guns, and the 1070 Illegal Immigration bill. How is Texas doing on those issues?
But most voters base their vote on name recognition. That is why Congress has approval ratings in the toilet, but incumbents have a 95% reelection rate.
Add in lots of Mormons in AZ, and Santorum’s lack of money, and Mitt’s lead here isn’t surprising.
Not to mention your governor's endorsement.
Somehow, I expected more of Ms. Brewer. She had struck me as somebody with spunk. But, apparently, she's your garden variety political hack.