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Scott, on former President Donald Trump’s running mate short list, lauded Lake for her stances on border security and the economy, arguing she is the“Kari Lake’s unwavering commitment to securing our border and revitalizing our economy reflects the true spirit of what makes America exceptional, and that is why she is the leader Arizona needs in the U.S. Senate,” Scott said in a statement to the“I endorse Kari Lake for U.S.
The endorsement makes Scott, a top surrogate for Trump and former presidential candidate, one of the most prominent Senate Republicans to back Lake’s campaign.At least 25 Republican senators have endorsed Lake’s campaign in Arizona, where she is expected to face Rep. Ruben Gallego in what is considered one of the most competitive Senate races of the 2024 cycle.
Polling shows a tight contest between the two, but the most recent surveys indicate Gallego has an edge over Lake in the critical swing state. Gallego narrowly leads Lake by 4 percentage points, 45% to 41%, accordingDespite trailing in the most recent surveys, Lake’s allies have pointed to Trump’s polling in Arizona against President Joe Biden as a good sign for her campaign.
Democrats hold a 51-49 majority in the Senate, with the advantage of having Vice President Kamala Harris as a tiebreaker vote if needed. As a result, Republicans only need to flip one Senate seat to win the majority should they win back the White House in 2024. If they don’t regain the Oval Office, they need to secure two extra Senate seats.
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