How does Arizona Become an Important Primary State

I would argue that Arizona is a particularly good primary state. Of course, I am arguing on the merits of demographics of the state and the fact that we will likely be a swing state and not our state's clout with the national party (I am looking at you Nevada). Arizona is a good microcosm for the country. We have a sizable Latino population, fast growing urban areas, a lot of rural areas with more conservative Dems, a large elderly population, in short our demographics reflect the US at large.

Here is an article about the Gov trying to decide when to schedule our primary. Janet is smart and I know she will do her best to make our state count.