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McCain donors are backing Kari Lake’s democrat opponent.
Posted on 5/19/24 at 3:53 pm
Posted on 5/19/24 at 3:53 pm
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Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego’s Arizona Senate bid is getting a boost from a group of donors who previously backed Republicans like the late Sen. John McCain and the independent incumbent he hopes to replace, Kyrsten Sinema.
The donors will host a fundraiser Saturday for Gallego, according to an invitation obtained by POLITICO. The event signals Gallego is making inroads in two areas GOP opponent Kari Lake is sharply focused on: money and moderates.
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In their key Senate contest, Gallego and Lake are both openly courting a small but important bloc of voters who identify as independents or centrist Republicans.
Among the dozen hosts of Gallego’s Saturday fundraiser: Chuck Coughlin, a longtime Republican political consultant who left the party in the Trump era; Don Budinger, who donated to Sinema, McCain and Pennsylvania GOP Senate nominee Dave McCormick; and David Reese, a longtime GOP donor.
Both candidates have tried to drift toward the center. But Lake has thus far struggled to win over moderate voters despite an attempted pivot from her fiery 2022 campaign for governor.
That’s given Gallego an opening. His successful courtship of GOP donors is a sign that his efforts to shy away from his roots in the progressive wing of the Democratic Party are paying off.
Several of the hosts have donated to McCain, former GOP Sen. Martha McSally, current Rep. Juan Ciscomani, who represents a swing seat in Tucson, and former Republican Sen. Jeff Flake, a Trump critic.
Also on the host list: Phil Francis, a former PetSmart CEO who supported Sinema, and his wife, Nita; and former Phoenix Mayor Paul Johnson Jr., an ally of McCain.
Gallego has posted massive fundraising numbers, ending March with $9.6 million in the bank, compared to Lake’s $2.5 million. And he has used that funding to build an early TV ad advantage, running positive spots to define himself.
Democrats feel optimistic about Arizona because of Gallego’s financial advantage and Lake’s ties to the MAGA wing of the party that may harm her with independents. She’s endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
After telling McCain Republicans to “get the hell out” during her 2022 campaign, Lake has made an attempt to court them in her Senate run. But she has so far gotten few endorsements out of it and Republicans have begun to sound unsure whether they will fully support Lake financially in the fall.
Coughlin, one of the organizers of the event, said some of the hosts are part of a campaign to open Arizona primary elections to voters not registered with a political party. They hope to earn Gallego’s support.
But Coughlin said he also invited centrist-minded donors to the event to convince them that Gallego is not too far left-leaning. Part of his pitch to McCain Republicans: Gallego’s opponent is not a strong alternative. “Clearly, Lake doesn't feel that niche since she's told them to leave the room,” Coughlin said.
“My attitude is, he's a young guy. And I think you become the people you surround yourself with,” he added. “And I got some people coming to this event on Saturday that haven't met him that are legitimately interested in meeting him and trying to court a relationship with him.”
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/05/16/congress/republican-funders-for-gallego-arizona-senate-democrats-lake-sinema-mccain-00158427
Posted on 5/19/24 at 3:56 pm to loogaroo
Former supporters of Democrat Senators will support Democrat candidate.
Shocking
Shocking
This post was edited on 5/19/24 at 6:05 pm
Posted on 5/19/24 at 4:23 pm to loogaroo
just like they are pimping up Haley because she still got some votes.
never admitting it was democrats. same goes here. McCain's and their rank daughter are democrats. So are the Bush's. Who needs enemies with friends like this?
never admitting it was democrats. same goes here. McCain's and their rank daughter are democrats. So are the Bush's. Who needs enemies with friends like this?
This post was edited on 5/19/24 at 4:24 pm
Posted on 5/19/24 at 4:28 pm to loogaroo
McCain was a neocon and globalist. He may have differed on taxes and pet projects but he was every bit as DC UniParty as they come and never went so far as to fall out of complete good graces with his “colleagues” on the Left.
It would seem from this story that Arizona money still prefers that business as usual approach as well.
It would seem from this story that Arizona money still prefers that business as usual approach as well.
Posted on 5/19/24 at 4:34 pm to loogaroo
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McCain donors are backing Kari Lake’s democrat opponent.
McCain had Dem donors.
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After telling McCain Republicans to “get the hell out” during her 2022 campaign, Lake has made an attempt to court them in her Senate run. But she has so far gotten few endorsements out of it and Republicans have begun to sound unsure whether they will fully support Lake financially in the fall.
I don't think the moronic comment directed at McCain voters is why Lake can't find traction with Republican voters. McCain was essentially a Democrat towards the end of his life - polls in AZ had him upside down with Republicans and favored by Democrats. Lake's problem is she's stupid and has no clue how to think and act like a conservative. Her "they tried to bribe me!" stunt has also hurt her on the Right.
Posted on 5/19/24 at 4:49 pm to loogaroo
Posted on 5/19/24 at 5:01 pm to loogaroo
Trump needs to quit acting like a child, look at the big picture, and mend fences with Ducey so the GOP has a chance to win that seat.
Lake is about the worst candidate possible.
Lake is about the worst candidate possible.
Posted on 5/19/24 at 5:32 pm to loogaroo
quote:Of course they are. McCain was a Democrat. So are they. McCain was a total POS. So is Gallego.
McCain donors are backing Kari Lake’s democrat opponent.
Posted on 5/19/24 at 5:33 pm to loogaroo
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McCain donors are backing Kari Lake’s democrat opponent.
They backed a Democrat when McNoname was alive. Why would they reverse course now?
I mean, these people aren't even trying to hide how anti-American they are any more.
Lake has absolutely no shot anyway, because what happened in Maricopa not only hasn't been fixed, but has been judicially protected and the framework has been legislatively laid to expand the frickery even further in November.
Posted on 5/19/24 at 5:45 pm to loogaroo
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“My attitude is, he's a young guy. And I think you become the people you surround yourself with,” he added. “And I got some people coming to this event on Saturday that haven't met him that are legitimately interested in meeting him and trying to court a relationship with him.”
I read a quote from Gallego a few years back where he said that he "didn't want white people's opinions" influencing him and other Hispanics. These McCain people are complete idiots for supporting him.
Posted on 5/19/24 at 5:49 pm to loogaroo
I’m not surprised. McCain was a loser who hated America.
Posted on 5/19/24 at 6:01 pm to loogaroo
McCain was utterly shocked when he ran for President and all of the media he had done tricks for as their pet Republican turned on him and pulled the rug out from under him.
Posted on 5/19/24 at 6:33 pm to loogaroo
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That’s given Gallego an opening. His successful courtship of GOP donors is a sign that his efforts to shy away from his roots in the progressive wing of the Democratic Party are paying off.
Lying about who he truly is.
The Democrat Way
This post was edited on 5/19/24 at 6:41 pm
Posted on 5/19/24 at 6:41 pm to loogaroo
This means zero until they clean up their elections in AZ
Posted on 5/28/24 at 10:11 am to loogaroo
John McCain was a war hero. But he was also a POS, cowardly politician. So Cindy, his worthless daughter and the rest supporting a Democrat makes sense.
Posted on 5/28/24 at 10:18 am to loogaroo
McCain was the MSM's pet Republican "maverick" puppet. He was shocked when they pulled the rug out from under him when he ran for President.
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