Summary
Democratic Congressman Ruben Gallego has won the Arizona Senate race, becoming the state’s first Latino senator and defeating far-right candidate Kari Lake.
Gallego will replace Kyrsten Sinema, a former Democrat turned independent who did not seek re-election.
Gallego’s lead in fundraising and consistent polling advantage helped secure his 50% to 48% victory. Lake struggled to attract moderate Republicans and independents, partly due to her past criticisms of John McCain.
This win gives Republicans a 52-47 Senate majority, as Democrats lost seats in West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Montana.
Too bad it won’t help.
It still helps. You don’t want Kari Lake around.
Like I said to FuglyDuck, Trump is going to appoint her to his cabinet. He really loves her.
I’m guessing Hope Hicks isn’t interested in being his “pants steamer” for a second time?
Every senate/house seat the Democrata win makes it all the harder for Republicans to pass any significant legislation.
Just look at what happened with both Trump and Biden. Slim majorities in both house and senate led to a lot of legislation getting killed. Just recall how long it took the house to pick a speaker, while Republicans may have a majority it doesn’t mean they can weild it.
When you have a majority and they all toe the line, it doesn’t make it harder.
I dunno.
it seems to me keeping Kari Lake out of elected office- any elected office is a good thing.
Maybe, but I guarantee you Trump will appoint her to his cabinet.
Id much have her in a position where she will inevitablely fuck up and be fired (his turnover ratio is insane for a Stable Genius) over a 6 year appointment.
That’s a good point, although they don’t all fuck up and get fired.
On the other hand, a cabinet-level position has far more power than a single senator.
They don’t all fuck up but this one is fucking Kari lake. It’s all but guaranteed
How many Scaramuccis do you think she’ll last?
somebody has to protect the puppies… right?
(Honestly, i bet i depends if she gives him a blowjob or not. Yeah. i’m throwing up a little just writing that. Only advice i have is… don’t. Also. if you’re dealing overpoweringly awful smells; including rancid shit. Get some tiger balm, and lather that on your upper lip, just below your nose.) (don’t tell people that work with trump. they deserve that torture.)
If she hasn’t already, considering how much he slobbers over her all the time, I’d be surprised.
It also helps Ruben Gallego continue to move up in his political career.
Bold of you to think any Democrat will have a legitimate political career anymore.