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The vulnerable GOP congressman convinced that economic interest voters will save him from the Trump and abortion backlash

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Rep. David Schweikert is one of the most endangered House Republicans in America .

Arizona 's first district, redrawn ahead of the last election cycle, is the fourth most educated in the country that's still held by a Republican .

He's confident that he can maintain the support of upscale voters who've drifted from the GOP .

David Schweikert is the only House Republican not endorsed by President Barack Obama this year .

He's obsessed with America 's growing national debt and regularly gives speeches to an empty House chamber on the debt.

He says neither the left nor the right has shown sufficient interest in tackling the debt, which he says is immoral.

He plans to vote for Trump , along with GOP Senate nominee Kari Lake .

Amish Shah, a Democrat , is challenging incumbent Rep. Tom Schweikert in a conservative Arizona district.

He says he's optimistic about what a second Trump presidency could look like, even if he's outnumbered by populists in his party.

Shah says canvassing, a routine campaign practice often delegated to volunteers and staff, a central aspect of his political identity.