Kari Lake, a Republican Senate candidate from Arizona, has received an endorsement from US Senator Marco Rubio. Rubio is one of over 30 Republican senators who have thrown their support behind Lake [6ae6fb2b]. Lake, who defeated Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb in the July 31 Republican primary, is running against Democratic Representative Ruben Gallego in the bid to replace outgoing Independent Senator Kyrsten Sinema. According to RealClearPolitics' polling average, Lake is currently trailing Gallego. The Cook Political Report has ranked the state as a 'toss-up' in their electoral college assessment [6ae6fb2b].
Lake's campaign has focused on issues such as the impact of illegal immigration on housing affordability. She argues that the influx of immigrants has contributed to a lack of housing supply and an increase in demand, leading to higher prices. Lake also believes that the influx of labor from immigration will drive down wages for working-class people. These views align with those of former President Donald Trump, whom Lake supports [4c60adb2].
In addition to her stance on illegal immigration, Lake has been advocating for policies to address housing affordability. She believes that the combination of illegal immigration and the lack of affordable housing options is exacerbating the crisis. Lake's opponent, Ruben Gallego, is expected to present a different perspective on immigration and housing affordability. The election between Lake and Gallego is considered a crucial toss-up, and their differing views on these issues will likely be a significant point of debate during the campaign [4c60adb2].
The endorsement from Senator Marco Rubio adds to the growing list of Republican support for Kari Lake. Rubio described Lake as a 'proven fighter' [6ae6fb2b].
Former Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Karrin Taylor Robson has defended her endorsement of Donald Trump and former primary rival Kari Lake. Robson emphasized that her decision comes down to policies and a binary choice between Trump and Kamala Harris. She stated that criticism is expected in politics and that she makes decisions based on her philosophy and worldview. Robson also expressed concern about maintaining Republican control in the Arizona state legislature and warned that Arizona's economic success may not last without it [89753fab].
Lake will face off against Democratic Representative Ruben Gallego in November [89753fab].