Now, after the budget cuts this year, the Republicans have been clearly shown to be what they are.

We can unite to beat the Republicans next year, or we can form a circular firing squad.

Yes, there is a trade-off. Bivens with an ambivalent base, or a new guy without traditional fundraising. The old power structure in Arizona is crumbling, and the old money families are desperately trying to hold onto whatever power they can. They WANT Bivens to keep the party ambivalent, uninvolved, and frustrated because they want the status quo. Either those guys writing the big checks support the party — or they don’t. I think we saw their true allegiance when Eckerstrom was elected. I say, let’s bite the bullet and do what’s good long-term. If those donors want to walk, let them. Look for new donors who truly support the goals of Arizona Democrats. It might just be the bad-tasting medicine we need to heal this sick party.