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Kari Lake, a former TV news anchor and current candidate for Arizona’s U.S. Senate seat, is campaigning for former President Donald Trump in Iowa ahead of the Republican presidential caucuses. Despite speculation that she could be considered as Trump’s vice presidential pick, Lake’s Senate campaign has denied this. Her out-of-state travel has led to speculation that she harbors political ambitions beyond Arizona, but Lake’s campaign insists she remains focused on Arizona issues such as fighting inflation and securing the border.
Kari Lake Campaigns for Trump Ahead of Iowa’s Republican Presidential Caucuses
Kari Lake, the former TV news anchor and current Arizona Senate candidate, will be in Iowa campaigning for former President Donald Trump days before the state’s first-in-the-nation Republican presidential caucuses. Lake, an Iowa native, has been a prominent surrogate for Trump’s 2024 campaign and will address a pro-Trump crowd in Marion County.
Trump has reportedly considered Lake as his vice presidential pick, despite her Senate campaign’s denials. Some national Republicans have questioned her commitment to the Arizona Senate race due to her extensive travels on behalf of Trump, as per Arizona Republic reporting.
Since announcing her Senate bid, Lake has made appearances in Texas, Florida, and New Hampshire, sparking speculation about her broader political aspirations.
The Arizona Democratic Party has criticized Lake’s focus on out-of-state events. “Kari Lake’s first public event of 2024 isn’t in Arizona– it’s a book signing stop in Omaha, Nebraska. Instead of focusing on earning the votes of Arizonans, Lake continues to criss-cross the country to sell books and spread conspiracy theories,” said party spokesperson, Olivia Taylor-Puckett.
However, Lake’s campaign spokesperson, Alex Nichol, refuted this, stating that Lake is focused on Arizona and addressing issues like inflation and border security.
Candidates’ performances in the Iowa caucuses can be indicative of the future of their campaigns, as per an NPR analysis. Trump, facing legal challenges, has deployed surrogates to campaign in Iowa, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga.; Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla.; and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem. Polls show Trump leading in Iowa, according to FiveThirtyEight. The caucuses are set for Monday, January 15.
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