Arizona contest expands Senate battleground (LA Times)
Carmona v Flake trends Democratic. ~ pinto
Arizona contest expands Senate battleground
By Lisa Mascaro
October 5, 2012
WASHINGTON -- A new front was added to the Senate battleground this week as money poured into Arizona and the Cook Political Report moved the race in the Grand Canyon state to “toss up.”
The contest between Democrat Richard Carmona and Republican Jeff Flake has become an “unlikely toss up,” acknowledged Cook analyst Jennifer Duffy, but one nevertheless that has shifted to that column Friday as “the close contest that Democrats predicted has emerged.”
As Republicans seek to capture control from Democrats, the race becomes one to watch as both parties seek to expand the playing field as Republicans have struggled to maintain the advantages they had at the start of this election cycle.
Democrats have been quietly suggesting they have an opening in the Republican stronghold as Carmona, the former U.S. Surgeon General nominated by President George W. Bush, will appeal to voters with middle-of-the-aisle views and he does outreach to the Latino electorate.
http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-arizona-senate-carmona-flake-20121005,0,7448112.story
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And probably will again:
Get Team Carmona to contact Bill Clinton's office and ask for Bill to come to AZ to campaign with him.
In order to close the deal, people like Bill will be necessary. Nate Silver still shows the Republicans having a strong chance of winning this Senate seat.
In order to increase Carmona's odds, he needs help from people like Bill who can reach out to independents etc.
Bill Clinton WON ARIZONA IN 1996. 
Thanks pinto
