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.

  • FuglyDuck
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    269 days ago

    I dunno.

    it seems to me keeping Kari Lake out of elected office- any elected office is a good thing.

    • Flying Squid
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      149 days ago

      Maybe, but I guarantee you Trump will appoint her to his cabinet.

      • @[email protected]
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        239 days ago

        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.

        • Flying Squid
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          129 days ago

          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.

      • FuglyDuck
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        69 days ago

        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.)

        • Flying Squid
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          39 days ago

          If she hasn’t already, considering how much he slobbers over her all the time, I’d be surprised.