Category: Press Release

Phoenix, AZ – On Friday, the Lake Campaign released a new digital ad featuring Former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, who endorsed Lake earlier this year.

WATCH: HERE

The Lake Campaign Released the Following Statement:

“There’s too much on the line for Arizona this election. We cannot let our Senate seat fall into the hands of Radical Ruben Gallego. That’s why leaders like Governor Doug Ducey are uniting around Kari Lake’s common-sense conservative solutions, and endorsing her for the United States Senate.”

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Phoenix, AZ – On Wednesday, Kari Lake launched a new Mama Bear Initiative to mobilize women and moms to get out and vote. This eight-point plan directly addresses the top issues that women and mothers care about, from education transparency and healthcare freedom to family safety and economic stability. 

 

Key Highlights of the initiative include:

Education transparency: Empowering parents to take control of their children’s education and supporting school choice.

Healthcare freedom: Expanding access to affordable healthcare while protecting medical freedom, with a focus on veteran families and telehealth services.

Economic opportunities: Helping mothers balance family life with work by pushing for more workplace flexibility and support for women entrepreneurs.

 

READ THE FULL INITIATIVE: HERE

 

Kari Lake Released the Following Statement:

“The Mama Bear Initiative is about fierce, relentless protection of our families and giving moms the power to shape a better future for their kids. Women are the backbone of this nation, and we need leaders who understand that and fight for them.I’m a mom myself, and I know the challenges women face. From rising prices to crime in our neighborhoods, I’ve crafted this plan to address the real issues that matter to moms across America.

We can’t forget about our veterans and their families either. They deserve better healthcare options, access to telehealth, and the resources needed to transition smoothly from military to civilian life. This initiative is about ensuring every family can thrive.”

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Phoenix, AZ – The Lake Campaign released a new ad highlighting the policies of Kamala Harris that Ruben Gallego voted for 100% of the time without question, resulting in the worst inflation in 40 years.

The ad started airing in Arizona on October 1 on cable, broadcast, and digital media, as part of a 7-figure joint ad buy with the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC).

 

WATCH: HERE

 

The Lake Campaign Released the Following Statement:

“The policies of Kamala Harris and Ruben Gallego have made life unaffordable for Arizonans and have put the American dream out of reach for our next generation. 

 

Time and Time again, Kamala Harris and Ruben Gallego have prioritized their fiscally irresponsible policies over the wellbeing of Arizonans. We can’t afford any more of this. That’s why we must defeat Harris & Gallego and elect Donald J. Trump and Kari Lake.”

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Phoenix, AZ – On Tuesday, the Iranian regime launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel, targeting innocent civilians. 

Ruben Gallego has worked tirelessly for a decade in Congress to weaken Israel while funding, strengthening and emboldening Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah. 

 

GALLEGO’S RADICAL VOTING RECORD ON ISRAEL:

• In November 2023, Gallego sided with the majority of House Democrats by voting  against H.R.6126, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024 
  
  
• In 2021, Gallego voted against providing Israel with emergency funding for its Iron  Dome missile defense system as Hamas was targeting Israeli civilians.  
  
  
• In May 2021, Gallego voted against considering sanctions on Hamas as the Iranian backed terrorist group fired thousands of missiles at Israel.  
  
  
• In July 2019, Gallego voted against requiring the participation of certain pension plans  to not engage in Israel boycotts.
   
• In April 2019, Gallego voted against condemning the Boycott, Divestment, and  Sanctions (BDS) movement targeting Israel.  
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• In 2019, Gallego voted to give U.S. aid to the Palestinian Authority, a sponsor of anti-Israel terrorism, that could fund lifetime salaries for Palestinians who carry out terrorist  attacks on Israel.  
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• In September 2015, Gallego voted to delay the authority of the President to waive,  suspend, or reduce existing sanctions on Iran or on Iranian officials until January 2017.  
  
  
• Ruben Gallego “stayed silent” about Chuck Schumer’s controversial call for new elections in Israel.  
  
  
• Ruben Gallego supported the Iran nuclear deal and voted against expanding and  strengthening existing U.S. sanctions against Iran related to its ballistic-missile program. (NOTE: Iran launched ballistic-missiles at Israel on October 1, 2024)
  
  
• In October 2023, Gallego refused to respond to questions about his votes and public  statements about providing aid to the Hamas terrorist group or denying aid to Israel.  
  
  
• Ruben Gallego was criticized for having “remained silent” about Congressional  testimony from Harvard “that was roundly criticized as failing to condemn  antisemitism amid Israel’s war with Hamas.”

SEE GALLEGO’S FULL RADICAL RECORD ON ISRAEL: HERE

The Lake Campaign Released the Following Statement:

“Under the leadership of Harris and Gallego, the world is on fire. President Trump and Kari Lake will put the fire out, and return peace through strength once again.”

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Phoenix, AZ – Earlier this week, Ruben Gallego declined to participate in the first scheduled debate in the Arizona Senate race hosted by PBS. Notably, Kari Lake accepted the invitation to participate on September 3. 

ICYMI – ARIZONA GLOBE: Gallego Ducks First Scheduled Debate with Lake

 

Key Excerpts: 
– Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake announced that her Democrat opponent, Ruben Gallego, is backing out of their first debate, initially scheduled for October 3, 2024.

 

– Lake stated, “Ruben Gallego’s ducking the first debate is just another move from a politician too scared to defend his disastrous record. Arizonans deserve transparency, not excuses, and if he can’t face the voters now, how can they trust him to fight for them in Washington? I’ll never back down from a fight, and I’m ready to show Arizonans what real leadership looks like.”

 

– Gallego’s decision seems out of character for the often bombastic politician, whose aggressive Twitter persona and brass-knuckle political style have been critical elements of his campaign…In light of recent revelations about Gallego’s secretive divorce and remarriage, Lake suggests that Gallego is attempting to hide from voter scrutiny.

 

– Gallego’s previously vocal demands for Lake to defend her positions make ducking the debate seem particularly curious. His penchant for direct, often aggressive statements and sharp attacks on Lake doesn’t align with his retreat from the debate stage. It fuels speculation that Gallego may be hiding something significant regarding his personal life.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Arizona Senate race is neck-and-neck and will be decided within the margin of error (MOE) of any poll. Furthermore, Lake is in a strong position to win given the competitive nature of the race despite tens of millions of dollars being spent by Ruben Gallego and his allies in attack ads against Kari Lake.

STATE OF THE RACE:

As the media continues to push biased, Democrat-funded polls, the truth is clear: Aggregated data from over 20 independent polls (See HERE) show a true race within just 2 points, proving the continually competitive nature of the Arizona Senate race. Additionally, our modeled polling average matches exactly with Rasmussen’s poll from earlier this week – the pollster that called Donald Trump’s 2016 victory when no one else said he could win.

 

Notable surveys can be found below: 

Rasmussen Polls (September 23 2024):

• Pollster: Rasmussen

• Sample: 1071 Likely voters

• Results: Kari Lake 45%, Ruben Gallego 47%

CNN Poll  (September 1, 2024):

• Pollster: SSRS

• Sample: 682 likely voters

• Results: Kari Lake 44%, Ruben Gallego 47%

NRSC Internal Poll (August 2024):

• Pollster: Peak Insights

• Sample: 800 likely voters

• Results: Kari Lake 46%, Ruben Gallego 46%

Club for Growth Action Poll (August 2024):

• Pollster: WPA Intelligence

• Sample: 600 likely voters

• Results: Ruben Gallego 48%, Kari Lake 46%

Kari Lake Campaign Internal Poll (July 2024):

• Pollster: J.L. Partners

• Sample: 513 likely voters

• Results: Kari Lake 44%, Ruben Gallego 43%

AARP (July 2024):

• Pollster: Fabrizio, Lee & Associates / Impact Research

• Sample: 600 likely voters

• Results: Kari Lake 45%, Ruben Gallego 48%

 

HISTORICAL CONTEXT: PAST AZ SENATE RESULTS

• Arizona’s recent open Senate seat contests have consistently been close races:

1. 2022: Mark Kelly* (D) defeated Blake Masters (R) by 5%

2. 2020: Mark Kelly (D) defeated Martha McSally (R) by 2%

3. 2018: Kyrsten Sinema (D) defeated Martha McSally (R) by 2%

4. 2016: John McCain* (R) defeated Ann Kirkpatrick (D) by 13%

5. 2012: Jeff Flake (R) defeated Richard Carmona (D) by 3%

* Incumbent

The competitive nature of these races underscores the inaccuracy of any poll showing a double-digit lead for either candidate in the current race.

 

PRESIDENTIAL IMPACT:

• HISTORICAL IMPACT: In 2016 and 2020 there were 69 Senate races. In 68 out of 69 races, the result of the Senate race mirrored that of the presidential. The lone exception was Sen. Susan Collins, who had a 30-year track record of being the most bipartisan member of the Senate. Ruben Gallego is no Susan Collins. In fact, Gallego’s record is quite the opposite, voting with Biden & Harris 100% of the time.

• Gallego’s aforementioned strong support for the Biden-Harris agenda and President Trump’s consistently strong lead in Arizona is a good sign for Lake, a Trump ally, and other down-ballot Republicans in Arizona. 

 

STATEMENT FROM THE LAKE CAMPAIGN:

“As Gallego stagnates in polls, Lake is surging and no amount of coordinated media spin will stop Arizonans from rejecting radical Ruben Gallego and electing Kari Lake to the U.S. Senate. State 48 deserves a fighter, and that’s exactly who Kari Lake is. The voters are with her, and she’s here to win.”

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Phoenix, AZ – Ahead of a Gallego Campaign press call tomorrow that is aimed at falsely claiming that Kari Lake is opposed to IVF protections, Kari Lake released a thread on Twitter/X outlining her REAL stance and record on IVF.  (READ: HERE)

Additionally, Gallego often lies about Lake’s stance on abortion. A detailed policy & video on Lake’s real abortion stance can be found at karilake.com/women and a new campaign ad outlining Lake’s abortion stance can be found HERE.

The Lake Campaign Released the Following Statement:

“Kari Lake is the only mother in the race for U.S. Senate. She knows what a blessing it is to have children and in the U.S. Senate, she will do everything in her power to make it easier to raise a family and support women struggling with fertility issues.”

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Phoenix, AZ – Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) endorsed Kari Lake for U.S. Senate in Arizona.

Congressman Biggs Released the Following Statement:

“Kari Lake is pro-family, pro-freedom, and pro-Arizona, and she has my total support in the race for U.S. Senate. It’s time for Republicans to unite and win Arizona this November, and put a stop to the radical Democrat agenda.”

Kari Lake Released the Following Statement:

“I am thrilled to be endorsed by Congressman Andy Biggs. Andy is a proven conservative who has spent his time in DC reigning in the federal government and preserving our freedoms. Congressman Biggs supports me for Senate because he knows that I am committed to honoring our Constitution and defending our liberties.”

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Phoenix, AZ – Radical Ruben Gallego has a long and sordid history of ripping off seniors. 

From 2010 to 2012, Gallego was the Director of Public Affairs for Southwest Ambulance, a company that faced a federal investigation for committing medicare fraud in Arizona during and shortly after the time that Gallego worked for the company. Notably, Southwest Ambulance funneled hundreds-of-thousands of dollars into local elections to win contract extensions, and was forced to settle the medicare fraud investigation for $2.8 million. (READ MORE: HERE & HERE)

In 2022, Gallego voted for the Inflation “Reduction” Act which has “reduced the number of Medicare drug plans from which seniors can choose and increased the average premiums they pay.” Notably, “premiums for Part D plans are up 21%—and 5 million beneficiaries are enrolled in plans that raised their premiums by 50% or more this year.” (READ MORE: HERE)

The Lake Campaign Released the Following Statement:

“Ruben Gallego’s history of ripping off seniors isn’t just shameful but it is also disqualifying as he seeks to become Arizona’s next U.S. Senator. The only candidate in this race who will stand up for Arizona’s seniors and families is Kari Lake.”

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Phoenix, AZ – On Tuesday, Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-09) endorsed Kari Lake for U.S. Senate.

Congressman Paul Gosar Released the Following Statement:

“I know that Arizona families want more freedom and less government. I believe the Constitution is the greatest governing document in world history and that this sacred charter is the cornerstone of our Republic. Radical Democrats like Ruben Gallego don’t see America like that. They want to tear this country down by its foundations. Kari Lake is committed to protecting and preserving everything that makes our state and country great. She has my total endorsement.”

Kari Lake Released the Following Statement:

“I am honored to be endorsed by Congressman Paul Gosar! In Congress, Dr. Gosar has been a strong and reliable vote to curb government waste and reform Washington D.C. When I get to the United States Senate, I look forward to joining him in cleaning up the Swamp”

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