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‘Battle of the Robs’: Update on Phoenix Neighbors Who Had Dueling Political Signs
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‘Battle of the Robs’: Update on Phoenix Neighbors Who Had Dueling Political Signs

In October, we spoke to you the “Battle of the Robs”.

In the middle of a division election seasonthese two neighbors clashed, but in different ways. Now that the ballots have been cast, where are they?

Rob Anderson and Rob Banovich – they have the same first name and live on the same street, but Banovich proudly supports the Trump campaign, and it’s a different story if you cross the street, because Anderson supports the Harris campaign.

They are changing the narrative when it comes to polarizing political opinions. They call it the “Battle of the Robs.”

From flags to street signs, competition has intensified.

“All the new flags and other items you see now were donated,” Banovich said Nov. 6, a day after former President Donald Trump was projected to win a second term in the White House.

Banovich’s mailbox was full of people asking to add to his collection.

“Maybe their HOA or whatever the reason was, they weren’t able to accommodate them in their home,” Banovich said.

Once the ballots for Trump were counted, Anderson removed most of his Harris and Walz signs.

Election day is behind them and the Robs are moving forward.

“Life will continue as normal,” Anderson said. “We will talk to each other, discuss every time we see each other outside. If he works in his garden, or if I work in mine, we will always get along, we will always be neighbors.”

“He looks out for me, I look out for him. It doesn’t matter what day, year or event is happening. We always look out for each other,” Banovich said.

Until next time.

“We’re going to continue until the next election,” Anderson said.

The Robs aren’t letting this divide them.

“In today’s environment, they’re trying to drive a wedge between us, and we’re just not going to allow that to happen,” Banovich said.

Their two homes became a popular photography location with the community and valley residents. Both Robs said it really brought this neighborhood together, removing the fear of expressing your support for a candidate and what your neighbors might think.

Banovich says he will take down most of his signs in the coming days.