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Wayne Allyn Root and Kari Lake push conspiracy theory that opponent’s campaign is funded by “the Mexican drug cartel” Right-wing conspiracy theorist Wayne Allyn Root claimed during an interview with Arizona Republican Senate nominee Kari Lake that opponent Ruben Gallego’s campaign is getting “their money” from Mexican cartels through his estranged father. Lake replied: “Yep, absolutely. The cartels are in operational control here in Arizona.” The conspiracy theory is false. After Lake made similar remarks on Newsmax with right-wing host Greg Kelly last month, PolitiFact examined the claims and wrote: “Gallego’s father has been largely absent from Gallego’s life since Gallego was in junior high school and his parents divorced” and “there’s no evidence that Gallego has ‘links to the cartel’ because of his father’s criminal history. Lake’s campaign provided no evidence to support that claim.” (Media Matters 10/23/24) READ MORE>>>>> |
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Kyrsten Sinema: Lame Duck, Big Flyer
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, the independent from Arizona, is not running for office. But her campaign is flying her abroad. In California, it’s mice vs. Coast Guard, and the critters have won a round. Is artificial intelligence perpetuating discrimination in lending? House seat, used, $600?As we mention here regularly, Decision Points primarily focuses on national and international news. But each week, we also deliver a roundup of local, regional or under-the-radar news with a political dimension – something unusual or interesting, or that may illustrate a broader trend. (US News & World Report 10/18/24) READMORE>>>>>
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, the independent from Arizona, is not running for office. But her campaign is flying her abroad. In California, it’s mice vs. Coast Guard, and the critters have won a round. Is artificial intelligence perpetuating discrimination in lending? House seat, used, $600?As we mention here regularly, Decision Points primarily focuses on national and international news. But each week, we also deliver a roundup of local, regional or under-the-radar news with a political dimension – something unusual or interesting, or that may illustrate a broader trend. (US News & World Report 10/18/24) READMORE>>>>>
| October 23, 2024:Kari Lake makes campaign stop in Yuma as part of border visit |
Opinion: New poll shows exactly why Kari Lake cannot win
9.2% and 30.4%. When the election is over, these are the numbers most likely to drive a stake into the heart of the Kari Lake machine. Percentage of likely Republican voters who say they plan to cross party lines to vote for Democrat Ruben Gallego: 9.2%. Percentage of those all-important independent voters who plan to vote to Kari Lake: 30.4%. In a close race — if, in fact, anyone considers this one close anymore — those numbers are poison. (AzCentral 10/22/24) READ MORE>>>>>
9.2% and 30.4%. When the election is over, these are the numbers most likely to drive a stake into the heart of the Kari Lake machine. Percentage of likely Republican voters who say they plan to cross party lines to vote for Democrat Ruben Gallego: 9.2%. Percentage of those all-important independent voters who plan to vote to Kari Lake: 30.4%. In a close race — if, in fact, anyone considers this one close anymore — those numbers are poison. (AzCentral 10/22/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Harris hits Arizona on swing-state tour, while Trump rallies in Montana
Speaking here Friday to the largest crowd of her nascent presidential campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris responded to protesters by calling for a cease-fire in Gaza and the freeing of hostages there — a contrast with her response to a similar interruption earlier this week. “Now is the time and the president and I are working around-the-clock every day to get that cease-fire deal done and bring the hostages home,” she said to cheers after pausing her stump speech to acknowledge a disruption in the crowd. Harris has previously called for a cease-fire, in line with the Biden’s administration policy as it works to secure a deal. But when interrupted by protesters at a rally in Detroit on Wednesday, Harris responded, “If you want Donald Trump to win, then say that. Otherwise, I’m speaking.”
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Speaking here Friday to the largest crowd of her nascent presidential campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris responded to protesters by calling for a cease-fire in Gaza and the freeing of hostages there — a contrast with her response to a similar interruption earlier this week. “Now is the time and the president and I are working around-the-clock every day to get that cease-fire deal done and bring the hostages home,” she said to cheers after pausing her stump speech to acknowledge a disruption in the crowd. Harris has previously called for a cease-fire, in line with the Biden’s administration policy as it works to secure a deal. But when interrupted by protesters at a rally in Detroit on Wednesday, Harris responded, “If you want Donald Trump to win, then say that. Otherwise, I’m speaking.”
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Busted: Kari Lake campaign reportedly caught in a lie about speaking fees
Senate candidate Kari Lake has reportedly been making coin off of her speeches, despite her campaign saying she does them out of the goodness of her heart. The Arizona Republican who failed to win her gubernatorial run, reported taking in $75,000 in speaking fees last year, contradicting her campaign's prior claims that she doesn't get paid for the public speaking events, The Copper Courier reports. (Raw Story 2/2/24)
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Senate candidate Kari Lake has reportedly been making coin off of her speeches, despite her campaign saying she does them out of the goodness of her heart. The Arizona Republican who failed to win her gubernatorial run, reported taking in $75,000 in speaking fees last year, contradicting her campaign's prior claims that she doesn't get paid for the public speaking events, The Copper Courier reports. (Raw Story 2/2/24)
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Defamation lawsuit against Arizona loser Kari Lake advances
A defamation lawsuit filed against Kari Lake, the right-wing Republican who lost to Democrat Katie Hobbs in Arizona, can proceed. The judge's finding means that Lake, who repeatedly accused election official Stephen Richer of rigging the vote against her, now faces a similar legal mess to other conspiracy-mongers such as Rudy Giuliani, Alex Jones and Fox News–all of whom either owe or have paid massive settlements or damages to those they lied about. "The court is satisfied that the disputed statements — if indeed they are 'provable' as false or defamatory — would be undeserving of the protections associated with our First Amendment principles," [Judge] Adleman wrote. (Rob Beschizza/Boing Boing 12/27/23)
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A defamation lawsuit filed against Kari Lake, the right-wing Republican who lost to Democrat Katie Hobbs in Arizona, can proceed. The judge's finding means that Lake, who repeatedly accused election official Stephen Richer of rigging the vote against her, now faces a similar legal mess to other conspiracy-mongers such as Rudy Giuliani, Alex Jones and Fox News–all of whom either owe or have paid massive settlements or damages to those they lied about. "The court is satisfied that the disputed statements — if indeed they are 'provable' as false or defamatory — would be undeserving of the protections associated with our First Amendment principles," [Judge] Adleman wrote. (Rob Beschizza/Boing Boing 12/27/23)
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Jan 23, 2023: The Hill: Thune urges Sinema to caucus with GOP to avoid three-way reelection race
Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) earlier on Monday formally announced his intention to run for the Democratic nomination for Sinema’s Senate seat, which would set up a three-way general election race if Sinema runs as an Independent and Republicans also put up a nominee.
Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) earlier on Monday formally announced his intention to run for the Democratic nomination for Sinema’s Senate seat, which would set up a three-way general election race if Sinema runs as an Independent and Republicans also put up a nominee.
Dec 9, 2022: News Nation: Kari Lake announces lawsuit against Maricopa County
Arizona Republican Kari Lake has signaled on Twitter that she’s filed a lawsuit against Maricopa County over her recent election loss.
Arizona Republican Kari Lake has signaled on Twitter that she’s filed a lawsuit against Maricopa County over her recent election loss.
Dec 9, 2022: New York Magazine: Kyrsten Sinema Is Playing Chicken
The biggest loser of the 2022 election other than Donald Trump was Kyrsten Sinema. The Arizona senator and now-former Democrat desperately needed Democrats, especially fellow senator Mark Kelly, to lose. Only such a setback would make the party desperate enough to tolerate her continued presence. Kelly’s reelection made it certain that Sinema would face, and lose, a primary challenge in two years.
The biggest loser of the 2022 election other than Donald Trump was Kyrsten Sinema. The Arizona senator and now-former Democrat desperately needed Democrats, especially fellow senator Mark Kelly, to lose. Only such a setback would make the party desperate enough to tolerate her continued presence. Kelly’s reelection made it certain that Sinema would face, and lose, a primary challenge in two years.
Dec 9, 2022: Vanity Fair: KYRSTEN SINEMA KEEPS HOLDING THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY HOSTAGE
The Arizona Senator announced she's leaving the Democratic party and registering as an Independent, but she's been cagey about what that will mean for Democrats in the Senate now, and in 2024 should she run for reelection.
The Arizona Senator announced she's leaving the Democratic party and registering as an Independent, but she's been cagey about what that will mean for Democrats in the Senate now, and in 2024 should she run for reelection.
Dec 1, 2022: The Hill: Arizona’s Cochise County certifies election following court order
The Cochise County, Ariz., board of supervisors certified the county’s election results on Thursday, after a state judge ruled that it was unlawful for two GOP supervisors not to certify the results by the state’s legal deadline.
The Cochise County, Ariz., board of supervisors certified the county’s election results on Thursday, after a state judge ruled that it was unlawful for two GOP supervisors not to certify the results by the state’s legal deadline.
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Nov 30, 2022: Reuters: Republicans in one Arizona county refuse to certify election results
In Cochise County, a conservative stronghold in southeastern Arizona, the two Republican members of the three-person board of supervisors voted to postpone certifying the county's election results. They said they wanted to hear more evidence from those who have argued, without evidence, that the county’s voting machines were not properly certified. Nov 23, 2022: AP: GOP Gov Ducey welcomes Dem Hobbs though no Lake concession
Outgoing Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Wednesday his Republican administration will ensure an orderly transition to Democrat Katie Hobbs, his first public statement on her victory. Ducey met with Hobbs in his office more than a week after her victory became clear and days after the last ballots were counted. However, defeated Republican Kari Lake has not conceded and has worked since the election to draw attention to voters who say they were affected by a problem with ballot printers at some polling places in Maricopa County |
CNN Contributor Scott Jennings to Kari Lake: “If you have something, go to court. If you don’t, shut up.” 11.21.22
CNN Contributor Scott Jennings to Kari Lake: “If you have something, go to court. If you don’t, shut up.” 11.21.22
Associated Press: Future of American democracy loomed large in voters’ minds
Arizona’s Republican gubernatorial candidate, Kari Lake, raised the possibility of nefarious activity and has said if she wins, she would call a special session to make massive changes to Arizona election laws.
11.9.22
Arizona’s Republican gubernatorial candidate, Kari Lake, raised the possibility of nefarious activity and has said if she wins, she would call a special session to make massive changes to Arizona election laws.
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New York Times: Tracking Problems at the Polls
Election officials are on alert for voter intimidation. Problems with voting equipment in Arizona and Michigan have been seized on by the right. Our reporters are covering the issues from polling places around the country. 11.8.22
Election officials are on alert for voter intimidation. Problems with voting equipment in Arizona and Michigan have been seized on by the right. Our reporters are covering the issues from polling places around the country. 11.8.22
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HuffPost: Arizona GOP Candidate Arrested For Allegedly Masturbating In Truck Near Preschool
Randy Kaufman was arrested Oct. 4 but suspended his campaign Tuesday following media reports of his arrest. Kaufman is running for the governing board of the Maricopa County Community College District, and was allegedly caught masturbating by the county’s community college police.-10.19.22 
Kari Lake says she will not concede and is instead, assembling a legal team and will setup a press conference down at a local lawnmower repair shop 11.17.22 Washington Post: Opinion: Kari Lake’s sugarcoated Trumpism is scarier than the original
It sounded very much like Trumpism. Appearing on CNN, Kari Lake defiantly refused on Sunday to accept the results of the Arizona gubernatorial election. She fearmongered about the southern border, insisting hordes of criminals are invading the country. 10.17.22 |
MSNBC: In Kari Lake and Tudor Dixon, the GOP offers a cynical alternative to Trump
In that declaration, and in her refusal to say if she will accept election results if she loses the Arizona gubernatorial election, the former local TV news anchor was merely doing an impression of a previous candidate for office who ascended an escalator more than seven years ago, ushering in a new brand of made-for-TV politics. “I’m a reporter, I’ve been sitting on your side of the desk for a long time,” Lake told CNN’s Dana Bash, while casting skepticism on the U.S. electoral system. 10.17.22
In that declaration, and in her refusal to say if she will accept election results if she loses the Arizona gubernatorial election, the former local TV news anchor was merely doing an impression of a previous candidate for office who ascended an escalator more than seven years ago, ushering in a new brand of made-for-TV politics. “I’m a reporter, I’ve been sitting on your side of the desk for a long time,” Lake told CNN’s Dana Bash, while casting skepticism on the U.S. electoral system. 10.17.22
Reuters: 'Stop the steal' supporters train thousands of U.S. poll observers
During early voting in Arizona's Pima County, an election observer was told to put away binoculars; another was caught looking at private voter data, and another was asked to stop making comments about “fraudulent elections,” according to a September report by the county recorder's office reviewed by Reuters. State law forbids voter intimidation and obstructing election workers.
Pima county recorder Gabriella Cazares-Kelly said her election staff received multiple complaints from voters that individuals were shouting at them from outside the 75-foot circumference around polling stations, where interaction with voters is banned. "The concern is it makes them feel unwelcome," said Cazares-Kelly.
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During early voting in Arizona's Pima County, an election observer was told to put away binoculars; another was caught looking at private voter data, and another was asked to stop making comments about “fraudulent elections,” according to a September report by the county recorder's office reviewed by Reuters. State law forbids voter intimidation and obstructing election workers.
Pima county recorder Gabriella Cazares-Kelly said her election staff received multiple complaints from voters that individuals were shouting at them from outside the 75-foot circumference around polling stations, where interaction with voters is banned. "The concern is it makes them feel unwelcome," said Cazares-Kelly.
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Crikey: Tech billionaire Peter Thiel’s vision for journalism is chilling
Given his role in bleeding out Gawker like humanely slaughtered cattle, there’s some irony in tech billionaire Peter Thiel funding a group of newspapers.
I mean, we guess that’s what you’d call them — a publication like Grand Canyon Times, delivered unsolicited to residents in parts of Arizona critical to the coming mid-terms, resembles a paper but one put together by aliens who have access to cut-and-paste and deeply conservative views after they have made a brief and inexact study of human communication. 10.12.22
Given his role in bleeding out Gawker like humanely slaughtered cattle, there’s some irony in tech billionaire Peter Thiel funding a group of newspapers.
I mean, we guess that’s what you’d call them — a publication like Grand Canyon Times, delivered unsolicited to residents in parts of Arizona critical to the coming mid-terms, resembles a paper but one put together by aliens who have access to cut-and-paste and deeply conservative views after they have made a brief and inexact study of human communication. 10.12.22
