A growing number of Arizona Republican political operatives remain unconvinced that former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake is serious about running for the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Krysten Sinema (I-AZ).
Most concede the former local television anchor is considered the most formidable opponent in a Republican primary if she should decide to run, however.Those close to Lake maintain she’s seriously considering a Senate bid. While Lake is still contesting the results of the Arizona governor race she lost, she appears to be plotting her next moves with several high-profile appearances. Lake is currently in Budapest, Hungary, participating in the Conservative Political Action Conference.
“If I was a betting man, which I’m not, I'd bet the farm that Kari Lake ends up running for Senate,” Duncan told the Washington Post last month."I’m 99% sure she’ll run, and if she does, I’m 100% certain she will win.” Lake’s potential entrance into the race is expected to add an element of unpredictability to what is likely to be a three-way contest for the seat in the general election for the seat held by Sinema, the former Democrat who became an independent in December. Progressives are supporting Rep. Ruben Gallego , who announced he’s running as a Democrat.
While most of the Arizona political strategists the Washington Examiner spoke with admitted they don’t have any specific knowledge of Lake’s plans, they don’t think her recent moves line up with a candidate who has serious senatorial ambitions. After a disappointing midterm election cycle, the Senate GOP’s campaign arm, under the new leadership of Daines, appears to be more willing to take sides in Republican primaries in an attempt to recruit candidates who appeal to a wider electorate. It’s unclear what kind of sway they can have in a state where Lake remains popular with Arizona primary voters. A poll released by J. L.
Another Republican strategist with ties to Arizona said the electorate’s infatuation with right-leaning candidates who are unable to win the general election is causing national Republicans to take a back seat.
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