Now we’re going to check in with the Editorial Board of The Arizona Republic. It’s a regular segment where we talk about the big issues facing the state and the region—featured in the newspaper’s Viewpoints section.

Arizona’s 8th Congressional District unexpectedly opened late last year when longtime Rep. Trent Franks resigned following revelations related to sexual misconduct and a pending House ethics investigation.

The special primary is being held on Feb. 27, and The Arizona Republic has revealed its endorsements for CD8 on the Republican and Democratic sides.

The paper’s Editorial Director Phil Boas is with me for his weekly appearance to talk about those.