Former Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Karrin Taylor Robson recently emphasized that her decision to endorse presidential candidate Donald Trump and former primary rival, Kari Lake, was rooted in policies rather than personalities. Robson highlighted that she endorsed Trump in 2016 and 2020, and described the choice between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris as a binary one, stating that the vision for America presented by the Republican Party is vastly different from that of the Democrats.
Robson criticized Harris’s vision for America, which she described as characterized by increased government regulation, higher taxes, open borders, and chaos in the streets. In contrast, Robson expressed her desire to see a safe and secure America. Meanwhile, the Harris campaign in Arizona is attempting to counter messaging on border security and the economy, two top issues in the state during the current campaign season.
The endorsement of Trump and Lake by Robson has drawn some criticism, with one commentator suggesting that she “embarrasses herself” with her decision. However, Robson dismissed this backlash as par for the course in politics, stating that it is crucial to make decisions based on one’s philosophical and worldview when entering the political arena.
The 2022 primary battle between Robson and Lake was intense, with Lake ultimately winning the Republican nomination by a narrow margin. In November, Lake will face Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego in the race for the U.S. Senate. Both Harris and Gallego have launched Republican groups in an attempt to woo swing voters in Arizona, while Lake announced a corrupt Democrats coalition shortly afterward.
Robson is currently focusing on maintaining Republican control of the Arizona state legislature through her organization, Arizona PAC. She warned that if Republicans lose their majority in either chamber, the state could be dramatically changed by the policies introduced by the Democrats. Robson cited Arizona’s low flat tax and favorable business environment as key factors that have contributed to its economic success, which she believes will be jeopardized if the current balance of power is not maintained.
