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Democrat Katie Hobbs plans to pick Republican as lieutenant governor.
Posted on 8/5/26 at 11:03 am
Posted on 8/5/26 at 11:03 am
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Gov. Katie Hobbs of Arizona, a vulnerable Democrat running for re-election, plans to tap a longtime Republican and former mayor of a Phoenix suburb to serve as her running mate, according to two people familiar with the decision. John Giles, a former mayor of Mesa, Ariz., is expected to be announced in the coming days as Ms. Hobbs’s lieutenant governor nominee. Neither Ms. Hobbs nor her campaign would confirm the choice, and nothing is final until an announcement. But the apparent pick is a nod to bipartisanship in a campaign that will pit Ms. Hobbs, a low-key Democrat, against Representative Andy Biggs, a fiercely partisan Republican with President Trump’s endorsement.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/us/elections/arizona-governor-running-mate.html?unlocked_article_code=1.3FA.-6KP.XBce4365UNGz&smid=url-share
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Posted on 8/5/26 at 11:04 am to loogaroo
Frick that ho
Posted on 8/5/26 at 11:05 am to loogaroo
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But the apparent pick is a nod to bipartisanship in a campaign that will pit Ms. Hobbs, a low-key Democrat, against Representative Andy Biggs, a fiercely partisan Republican with President Trump’s endorsement.
She's jut trying to siphon Republican voters who don't want Biggs because Trump endorsed him.
Posted on 8/5/26 at 11:06 am to loogaroo
I'm sure that Republican will be the epitome of "Republican In Name Only".
Posted on 8/5/26 at 11:08 am to lake chuck fan
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I'm sure that Republican will be the epitome of "Republican In Name Only".
I mean, he could be the most rabid firebreathing conservative in the world, and he's still just a freaking LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
I can't imagine that position in Arizona has anymore actual power or influence than it does anywhere else.
Posted on 8/5/26 at 11:09 am to lake chuck fan
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I'm sure that Republican will be the epitome of "Republican In Name Only"
Well, it is John Giles. From the wiki:
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...an American attorney and politician who served as the 40th mayor of Mesa, Arizona from 2014 to 2025.[1] A member of the Republican Party, Giles previously served as a member of the Mesa City Council from 1996 to 2000.
Giles was first elected mayor of Mesa in a 2014 special election. He was re-elected in 2016 and 2020.[2] He has drawn national attention for his opposition to Donald Trump, endorsing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 and 2024 presidential elections. In 2022, he endorsed Democratic candidates for governor and U.S. Senate. He was a speaker at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.[3]
You do the math.
Posted on 8/5/26 at 11:11 am to Ace Midnight
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In 2022, he endorsed Democratic candidates for governor and U.S. Senate. He was a speaker at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.[3]
lol Trust me bro, I'm a Repub!
Posted on 8/5/26 at 11:21 am to loogaroo
My guess would be if she gets elected that republican will get kicked to the curb with a quickness. And they'll deserve it for teaming with a democrat
Posted on 8/5/26 at 11:24 am to JellyRoll
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Frick that ho
I try to reserve the C Word for the truly deserving. It’s actually too good for her.
This post was edited on 8/5/26 at 9:21 pm
Posted on 8/5/26 at 11:30 am to loogaroo
If Hobbs picks a Recucklican for Lt Governor it's further proof the uniparty not only controls DC it also has a strong foothold in AZ.
Posted on 8/5/26 at 11:40 am to loogaroo
If he allows himself to be partnered with Hobbs he’s no Republican!
Posted on 8/5/26 at 11:41 am to loogaroo
So what?
If they are right for the job, party should not matter.
Our county will continue to suck until there is more party cooperation.
If they are right for the job, party should not matter.
Our county will continue to suck until there is more party cooperation.
Posted on 8/5/26 at 11:45 am to Y.A. Tittle
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I mean, he could be the most rabid firebreathing conservative in the world, and he's still just a freaking LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. I can't imagine that position in Arizona has anymore actual power or influence than it does anywhere else
The Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi is widely considered the most powerful official in state government, often wielding more authority than the Governor.
Posted on 8/5/26 at 11:49 am to loogaroo
quote:More objective reporting vomit from the Times.
Ms. Hobbs, a low-key Democrat, against Representative Andy Biggs, a fiercely partisan Republican with President Trump’s endorsement.
Posted on 8/5/26 at 11:50 am to weadjust
Hobbs….another who has eluded justice and accountability.
Posted on 8/5/26 at 12:02 pm to loogaroo
Posted on 8/5/26 at 12:05 pm to loogaroo
Katie Hobbs is awful and Arizona deserves her. All they have to do is not elect her, but watch what happens.
Posted on 8/5/26 at 12:09 pm to loogaroo
He’s NOT a republican. Fraud
Posted on 8/5/26 at 12:22 pm to Tigergreg
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Ms. Hobbs, a low-key Democrat
Lol
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