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A new poll suggests that Donald Trump remains popular among Republican voters in Arizona, but the same cannot be said for Kari Lake. According to the CBS News/YouGov poll, just 36% of voters would vote for Lake in a hypothetical election held today, compared to 49% for Democrat Ruben Gallego. The poll also indicates that Lake’s stance on abortion, which has been inconsistent, is not the primary reason for her lack of popularity; rather, it appears that voters simply do not like her.
Arizona Republican Party Concerned over Kari Lake’s Election Polls
The Arizona Republican Party should be alarmed as a new poll reveals Kari Lake falling behind. According to the CBS News/YouGov poll, only 36% of voters would vote for Lake compared to 49% for Democrat Ruben Gallego.
Trump’s Frustration with Lake
Despite Lake’s strong rhetoric on immigration, she has failed to convince voters. This might explain her absence from Mar-a-Lago and Trump’s trial in New York. The Washington Post reported on Trump’s growing frustration with Lake, questioning her potential impact on his chances in Arizona.
Lake’s Unfavorable Polls
Lake’s inconsistent stand on abortion, where she both supported and opposed the 1864 law that criminalizes abortion, has not helped her cause. A significant 53% of those polled said abortion will not affect their motivation to vote. This indicates that voters’ disapproval of Lake is not due to her wavering stance on abortion, but simply because they do not like her. While Trump enjoys the support of 93% of Republican voters, Lake only has 73%.
Lake Still Leads Republican Senate Nomination
Despite her unpopularity, Lake remains the presumptive pick for the Senate nomination by the Arizona Republican Party. However, the CBS/YouGov poll puts her 13 points behind Gallego, a significant gap even considering the poll’s 3.3% margin of error.
Other GOP Candidate in the Race
Republican primary voters have other options, such as Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb. However, the state Republican Party has been focused on Lake. Lamb sees the poll as a wake-up call for Republicans tired of losing elections. It remains to be seen if the Arizona Republicans will rethink their strategy.
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