Political Sparks Fly: Arizona Senate Candidates Debate Key Issues

In Arizona, the Senate debate between Republican Kari Lake and Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego was anything but boring. The candidates traded jabs from the start, with Gallego questioning Lake's honesty and Lake accusing Gallego of failing his district. They clashed over border control, abortion, and tax policies, with each trying to sway old-line Republicans and independents. Gallego highlighted his support from prominent Arizona Republicans and Lake emphasized her connection with former President Donald Trump. The debate covered immigration and abortion extensively, with Lake using a tragic case to argue for stricter border control and Gallego supporting the bipartisan border security bill. Gallego also brought up Lake's past statements on abortion, while Lake shifted the conversation to water issues when asked about her election lawsuits. After the debate, both campaigns claimed victory, with Gallego stating that Lake's loudness was a sign of weakness.