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Politically Arizona has always been conservative, but until 1952 the conservative Democrats were in control. Thanks to [[Barry Goldwater]], republicans built a strong base and controlled the electoral vote. In recent years the state has gained population rapidly and the two parties are evenly matched.
Politically Arizona has always been conservative, but until 1952 the conservative Democrats were in control. Thanks to [[Barry Goldwater]], republicans built a strong base and controlled the electoral vote. In recent years the state has gained population rapidly and the two parties are evenly matched.
The growth engine of population growth and housing construction collapsed with the [[Recession of 2008]], and the economy is struggling in 2009.
The growth engine of large scale immigration from California and Mexico, and housing construction collapsed with the [[Recession of 2008]], and the economy is struggling in 2009.
== Geography & Population ==
== Geography & Population ==