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Mark Lamb, a U.S. Senate candidate, has challenged fellow Republican candidate Kari Lake to a series of debates ahead of their GOP primary. Lake, who has been endorsed by Trump and is considered the GOP front-runner, has declined to comment on the challenge. During her 2022 gubernatorial run, Lake criticized her Democratic opponent for refusing to debate her, but has yet to acknowledge Lamb as a primary challenger.
Mark Lamb Challenges Kari Lake to GOP Primary Debate
Mark Lamb, U.S. Senate candidate, has multiple times asked fellow Republican candidate Kari Lake to debate him ahead of their GOP primary, despite many members of the party wanting to avoid this conflict. Lamb’s challenge, aimed at increasing his visibility, comes as the Pinal County sheriff’s campaign struggles to compete with the widely watched Lake campaign, endorsed by former President Trump.
Lake’s campaign did not respond to the debate challenge. Still, Lamb remains optimistic, stating, “The Republican primary is far from over.” He adds, “Voters deserve to hear and see their candidates front and center on the issues.”
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Lake, widely seen as the GOP front-runner, has managed to consolidate the support of official Senate Republicans and has outperformed Lamb in fundraising. Despite this, debates remain a contentious issue for Lake, who previously criticised Democrat Katie Hobbs for declining to debate her during her 2022 gubernatorial run.
During her campaign, Lake accused Hobbs of creating “another spectacle” and perpetuating conspiracy theories, allegations Hobbs denies. Similarly, a candidate forum for the 2022 Republican Senate race in Arizona did not significantly shift the outcome despite Trump’s support for Blake Masters.
Lake has not publicly addressed Lamb’s challenge, instead focusing on fundraising with 17 sitting Republican senators. Meanwhile, Lamb’s campaign concentrates on addressing border issues, a major concern for many Republicans. View Gallery – Kari Lake on border security and fentanyl threats
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