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David Schweikert: “Last election cycle, I was functioning the only Republican…”

Featuring: David Schweikert, Republican | U.S. House, Arizona, District 1

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Published | Video Starts at 15:32

But it's great pandering. And that's actually one of the reasons I think I survive in a really tough district. You know, last. Let's be honest, Last election cycle, I was functioning the only Republican, really, to survive even down to state legislation. Legislators were losing in my district. And it comes back. I think because you have a well educated district, they may not like what you're saying, but they like being treated respectfully. (15:32–15:41)

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Asserts that he was the only Republican to win in his district during the last election cycle.

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