Republican Kari Lake and Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego faced off in Arizona’s first and only Senate debate, clashing on issues like the border, abortion, and tax policy. Gallego accused Lake of dishonesty, while Lake criticized Gallego’s progressive past. The debate emphasized the support each candidate has from prominent Republicans and Democrats, with Gallego pointing to his bipartisan border security bill and Lake highlighting her endorsement from Trump. On immigration, Gallego stressed the importance of border control while Lake focused on the tragic death of an individual at the hands of an undocumented immigrant. The debate also touched on abortion, with Lake flip-flopping on Arizona’s old abortion ban and emphasizing the protection of in vitro fertilization. The candidates continued to highlight each other’s past positions, with Lake contesting the outcome of previous elections. Post-debate, Lake’s campaign claimed victory while Gallego criticized Lake’s tactics as a sign of weakness. The overall focus of the debate was on key issues like the border, abortion, and election integrity, with both candidates making their case for why they should represent Arizona in the Senate.
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