Arizona GOP Senate candidate joins “FOX & Friends” to explain her state’s struggle to manage the migrant crisis after CBP suspended operations at an Arizona border crossing. EXCLUSIVE: A key ally of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has decided which candidate he will support in one crucial swing state race that could ultimately determine whether Republicans win back control of the Senate in 2024.
In a significant development for the upcoming 2024 election, Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas has officially endorsed Republican Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake. Lake, a conservative firebrand and former 2022 gubernatorial candidate, is vying to flip the seat currently held by independent Senator Kyrsten Sinema, a former Democrat. Cotton’s endorsement is expected to bolster Lake’s campaign and increase the GOP’s chances of regaining control of the Senate.
Cotton expressed his support for Lake, stating, “Kari Lake is the fighter Arizona needs to secure the border, unleash American Energy Independence, and lower the cost of living. Joe Biden’s policies have been a disaster for Arizona, and Kari Lake will stand up to the Biden agenda and put Arizonans first. Let’s send Kari to the Senate and take back the majority.”
Lake, appreciative of Cotton’s endorsement, highlighted his military service and conservative track record. She expressed her eagerness to work with Cotton in securing the border and steering America away from what she called Joe Biden and Chuck Schumer’s far-left agenda.
The Arizona Senate race is expected to be closely watched during the 2024 election cycle, as Republicans strive to gain a majority in Congress’ upper chamber. Currently, Democrats control the Senate by a slim 51-49 margin with the support of independents Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Senator Angus King of Maine, along with Senator Sinema.
With the backing of Senator Cotton and Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming, as well as House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik of New York and several other House Republicans, Lake has solidified her position as a top contender. Furthermore, she enjoys the endorsement of former President Trump, who publicly declared his support for her during her campaign launch in October. Additionally, numerous state and local officials in Arizona and across the country have thrown their support behind Lake.
Lake faces a significant challenge from Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb in the race for the Republican nomination. The eventual Republican nominee will likely compete against Phoenix-area Democrat Representative Ruben Gallego in the general election. As of now, Senator Sinema has not announced whether she will run for reelection.
The endorsement by Senator Cotton is a significant development in the Arizona Senate race, underscoring the GOP’s determination to regain control of the Senate in 2024. With the support of influential Republican figures and former President Trump, Kari Lake’s campaign is gaining momentum. As the race unfolds, political observers will closely monitor the candidates’ strategies and the potential impact on the balance of power in Congress.
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