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Republican congressional candidate Abe Hamadeh has been found to have privately called those who believe in stolen election claims “crazies” while publicly spreading unfounded claims about U.S. election security. The texts were made public by his now-primary opponent, Blake Masters, who used them to demonstrate Hamadeh’s opportunistic use of election rhetoric. Despite having lost the 2022 Arizona attorney general’s race by one of the narrowest margins in state history, Hamadeh has publicly cast doubt on the legitimacy of the election and filed multiple lawsuits challenging its outcome.
Republican Candidate Privately Called Election Claims Believers “Crazies”
In text messages obtained by the media, Abe Hamadeh, a Republican congressional candidate, privately called believers in stolen election claims “crazies”. Despite this, Hamadeh has been publicly spreading unfounded claims about U.S. election security.
Text Messages Reveal Candidate’s Private Thoughts
The texts, from January 2023, reveal a conversation between Hamadeh and his current primary opponent, Blake Masters, following Hamadeh’s loss in the 2022 Arizona attorney general’s race. Hamadeh stated that he was avoiding being grouped with “crazies” because of his narrow margin of loss. He also mentioned that these “crazies” love him because they see him fighting.
Hamadeh’s Doubts About 2022 Election
Hamadeh has publicly cast doubt on the legitimacy of the election he lost and filed multiple lawsuits challenging its outcome. He has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump and U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake due to his strong stance on this issue.
Text Release Sparks Controversy
When the texts were released, his campaign spokesperson Erica Knight claimed that Masters’ decision to release the texts was an attempt to undermine President Trump. Knight confirmed the legitimacy of the messages and said Hamadeh used the term “crazies” because he’s been repeatedly labeled as such.
Claims About U.S. Elections Security
Unfounded claims about U.S. elections security have been central to Hamadeh’s political career. He was a political newcomer when he ran for Arizona attorney general in 2022 and lost by only 280 votes. Hamadeh has continued to challenge his loss in court and has faced sanctions against his lawyers.
Reaction to Private Messages
In response to the messages’ release, Hamadeh referred to Masters as a “Friend turned snake” on a social media platform. Masters retorted that Hamadeh is using election rhetoric opportunistically and is not genuinely fighting for election integrity.
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