The Political Notebook

Can the deal maker make a deal on immigration? How will Democrats handle the issue? How is the Democratic primary shaping up?

Is democratic-socialism America’s inevitable future? Does conservatism need to change to compete? Or does it just need more persuasive leaders?

How much more money will K-12 get in next year's budget? What about a 2020 ballot measure?

Is the Mueller report the last word? Is Barr spinning the conclusions? Can Trump shut down the border? Did Ducey backtrack or misstate his position on it?

(The border shutdown conversation begins at minute-marker 12:30)

Is social media a help or a hindrance to a healthy living and a better politics? Is a better balance possible or likely?

Is the president exceeding his authority? Should Congress override his veto? Should the courts, if Congress doesn't?

Tax conformity, budget priorities, repeal of safety fee, sales tax referendum: How will it all come together?

Is the country ready for a European-style healthcare overhaul? Do Republicans have an alternative?

Is Ducey's pragmatic problem solving a winning formula for Republicans? Does Kelli Ward becoming party chair threaten that?

Trump mulls declaring a national emergency while McConnell sits on the sidelines.

Will the Arizona legislature refer a tax increase to the ballot over Ducey's objection?