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U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, endorsed by Donald Trump, attracted over a thousand people to an Arizona campaign rally for his gubernatorial run, signaling strong support despite the election being over a year away. Biggs’ platform includes eliminating illegal immigration and cutting taxes. His rival, Karrin Taylor Robson, also endorsed by Trump, faces a tough competition due to Biggs’ momentum and grassroots support.
Karrin Taylor Robson Struggling to Out-MAGA U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs in Arizona’s Governor Race
U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs drew over 1,000 supporters to a recent campaign rally, demonstrating his robust backing for the upcoming governor’s race in Arizona. Endorsed by Donald Trump, Biggs is championing a staunchly conservative platform, including eliminating illegal immigration and cutting taxes. His rival, Karrin Taylor Robson, also endorsed by Trump, faces a tough competition against Biggs’ momentum and grassroots support.
The immense turnout for Biggs’ rally, held over 17 months before the election, underscores the challenge confronting Robson. Emphasizing his close ties with Trump, Biggs told rally attendees, “There’s a difference between being endorsed by President Trump and being endorsed by President Trump and having his personal cell phone number.”
Karrin Taylor Robson’s Wealth Can’t Compete with Andy Biggs’ Support
Biggs’ backing from political heavyweight Charlie Kirk and his organization Turning Point USA is a significant advantage over Robson. The campaign rally, sponsored by Turning Point Action, suggests that Kirk’s young supporters could be a decisive factor in the primary election. Biggs’ hard-line MAGA stance could potentially pose a strong challenge to Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.
However, Biggs’ conservative views, including his insistence that Trump won Arizona in 2020 and planned cuts to Medicaid, could be exploited in a general election. It remains to be seen how he will justify these positions, particularly the Medicaid cuts which are likely to hit rural Arizona hard.
Taylor Robson Faces Tough Competition on MAGA’s Turf
Robson, a longtime business-oriented conservative in the vein of Doug Ducey and John McCain, is finding it difficult to out-MAGA Biggs. She appears to be repeating her 2022 strategy of positioning herself as an America First candidate, a lane already occupied by staunch Trump supporters. Yet despite the challenges, Robson remains a serious contender against Hobbs in the gubernatorial race.
The current political climate within the Republican party, however, may not favor traditional conservatives like Robson. With over a thousand Republicans rallying for Biggs, it seems unlikely that the pendulum will swing anytime soon.
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