In the Arizona Senate race, a debate dispute mirrors the ongoing clash between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Republican candidate Kari Lake has challenged her Democratic opponent, Rep. Ruben Gallego, to a debate, but Lake is pushing for changes to the traditional debate format. Despite Gallego’s readiness to debate, Lake has questioned the Arizona Clean Elections Commission, which has historically organized such debates, and suggested alternative arrangements.
Lake’s reluctance seems rooted in past grievances with the commission, reflecting a broader frustration with how debates were handled in the 2022 gubernatorial race.
Gallego criticized Lake for avoiding tradition and for her refusal to concede her 2022 loss. Both campaigns need to finalize debate terms before any event can occur.
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