I really hate talking about this issue but it can't be ignored but if McCain does pass away before November and both seats are up. Who is the likely noms in those races and what are the odds of spilting ticket vs a dems picking up both
Splitting senators would be extremely unlikely. Hasn't happened since 1966 and there was far more ticket splitting back then.
That said, I fully expect both parties to have contingency plans ready for the McCain seat. It'd be stupid not to. I hope Dems don't settle on Stanton. He does seem really boring without a moving story
Nah, Stanton's a really strong candidate, much better than Sinema as a matter of fact.
Cactus lives in Phoenix. He probably knows more about both of them then you(and more about what Arizonans tend to like). I'm not a Phoenican, but I think Stanton's better for holding AZ-9 for forever.