Wow. Romney's seriously coming under pressure in Arizona where Santorum has spent no money. Latest from PPP:
The Republican race for President in Arizona looks like a close one, with Mitt Romney leading Rick Santorum only 36-33. Newt Gingrich is third at 16% and Ron Paul fourth at 9%.
Santorum is better liked by Arizona Republicans than Romney, but the gap isn't as wide as we're finding in a lot of other states. Santorum's at +34 (61/27), while Romney's at +24 (58/34).
Also:
There are two endorsements that could have a bigger impact in the final week of the campaign. 32% of voters would be more likely to support a Joe Arpaio endorsed candidate, compared to 24% who would be less likely to. And 25% would be more likely to support a Jan Brewer endorsed candidate, compared to 21% who would be less likely to. If Romney or Santorum could nab either of those endorsements it would be a boost.
Like in Michigan this is still an extremely volatile race, with 44% of voters open to changing their minds between now and the election. GOP voters if anything are becoming even more indecisive as this contest wears on. Romney's supporters are a little more committed with 60% saying they'll definitely vote for him compared to 56% of Santorum's voters who say that.
Takeaway: I don't know what to make of this. Santorum will be in Arizona tomorrow and will debate in Mesa on Wednesday. I consider this thing a toss-up, but the debate will probably turn both races in Michigan and in Arizona.
Romney needs to have a monster debate or this thing may slip away from him.