Democratic Party strategists are watching Arizona's Kari Lake with growing alarm.

Why it matters: As some see it, Lake — a 2020 election denier — could easily win the state's gubernatorial race and threaten its 2024 election processes. And with the talent she's already displayed even as a political novice, they see her potential to soar to a vice presidential spot or a post-Trump presidential candidacy.

Zoom in: Of this year's midterm elections slate of "ultra MAGA" candidates, Lake has perhaps the best chance of winning.

The polls are neck-and-neck. Some Democrats are venting frustration that Katie Hobbs is not presenting a stronger challenge to Lake. Hobbs has refused to debate Lake, which some say signals fear and amounts to "political malpractice."
What they're saying: David Plouffe, the architect of Barack Obama's 2008 victory, told Axios that Lake looks like a "plausible presidential candidate."

David Axelrod, another key former Obama adviser, offered this assessment of Lake's 20+ years in Arizona local TV before her entrance last year into politics: "If you get a candidate who has the performance skills of a major market local TV anchor and the philosophy and thinking of Steve Bannon, that's a potent and dangerous combination ... Look at Italy."

Former President Donald Trump's advisers view Lake as the most politically potent of the "stop the steal" candidates. She is every bit as hardcore an election denier as Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano, but infinitely more suited to the age of social media videos and quick TV hits.

Lake is skilled at creating viral moments by dressing down reporters and eviscerating the mainstream media.

The 53-year-old former news anchor left journalism altogether in 2021, saying she didn't like how much media has changed since she started.

Thus far, Kari Lake is a rock star. She needs to follow through with the win and then govern effectively. If she does that—-sky’s the limit for her.

just to be certain I have this right, the three main state figureheads for the GOP at this point are DeSantis, Younkin, and (potentially) Lake ... and the common denominator is they're all calling plays straight out of the #henceDJT playbook with a 'healthier panache'...

#hehehehehehehehehe

@ol'BoysBuildingBlocks

She is really good at this campaigning thing.

Refreshing to see a conservative be good at it

Do all of the "2016 election deniers" get labeled "2016 election deniers" every time they are mentioned in print or in a TV piece?



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(10-15-2022 02:00 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  just to be certain I have this right, the three main state figureheads for the GOP at this point are DeSantis, Younkin, and (potentially) Lake ... and the common denominator is they're all calling plays straight out of the #henceDJT playbook with a 'healthier panache'...

#hehehehehehehehehe

@ol'BoysBuildingBlocks

+3 for the choice vocabulary.

The words “healthier panache” in this context signifying the difference between an effective member of the pack versus a rabid stray dog.

(10-15-2022 05:08 PM)AdoptedMonarch Wrote:  

(10-15-2022 02:00 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  just to be certain I have this right, the three main state figureheads for the GOP at this point are DeSantis, Younkin, and (potentially) Lake ... and the common denominator is they're all calling plays straight out of the #henceDJT playbook with a 'healthier panache'...

#hehehehehehehehehe

@ol'BoysBuildingBlocks

+3 for the choice vocabulary.

The words “healthier panache” in this context signifying the difference between an effective member of the pack versus a rabid stray dog.

lol ... a tip o' the cap to you, sire ... seriously, that literal 'sporophyte' was planted just for you ...

@reason#1why#DJTexperimentLivesMatter

Lets be honest. If Kari Lake was playing for the other side, they’d kick Hillary to the curb. This story gives me a warm and fuzzy.

(10-15-2022 06:57 PM)CardinalJim Wrote:  Lets be honest. If Kari Lake was playing for the other side, they’d kick Hillary to the curb. This story gives me a warm and fuzzy.

They'd kick Biden to the old folks home and Harris back to the street corner as well.

Dim-o-crats firing up the cheating machine out in Arizona.

performance theatre, conspiracy theory & xenophobia have historically proven to be a powerful combination in uncertain economic times… not surprising this fascist movement has gained worldwide traction.

(10-16-2022 09:49 AM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  performance theatre, conspiracy theory & xenophobia have historically proven to be a powerful combination in uncertain economic times… not surprising this fascist movement has gained worldwide traction.

What Menstrual really means is that when Kari Lake wins AZ, she is going to secure the voting process ala Ron DeSantis and AZ will no longer be purple and manipulative. We'll know who won a couple of hours after the polls close. Oh the horror.

(10-16-2022 09:49 AM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  performance theatre, conspiracy theory & xenophobia have historically proven to be a powerful combination in uncertain economic times… not surprising this fascist movement has gained worldwide traction.

Says the one who backs a party that would eliminate free speech. Hmmmm.... Fascism 101.

That look in the mirror must be horrifying!

You clearly lack critical thinking skills.

(10-16-2022 09:49 AM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  performance theatre, conspiracy theory & xenophobia have historically proven to be a powerful combination in uncertain economic times… not surprising this fascist movement has gained worldwide traction.

Well we do like to blame immigrants and poor folks during tough times. Easy way out

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(10-16-2022 09:49 AM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  performance theatre, conspiracy theory & xenophobia have historically proven to be a powerful combination in uncertain economic times… not surprising this fascist movement has gained worldwide traction.

I fear AZ's going the way of CO, NM, & NV.

We'll have to see if the McCain faction comes home or if they're permanent D now. They will decide this.

(10-16-2022 12:10 PM)BigTigerMike Wrote:  

(10-16-2022 09:49 AM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  performance theatre, conspiracy theory & xenophobia have historically proven to be a powerful combination in uncertain economic times… not surprising this fascist movement has gained worldwide traction.

That is outstanding.

(10-16-2022 09:49 AM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  performance theatre, conspiracy theory & xenophobia have historically proven to be a powerful combination in uncertain economic times… not surprising this fascist movement has gained worldwide traction.

Hey don't be so stingy with the pejoratives, you forgot racist, bigot, homophobe, transphobe, nazi, etc.

Loved hearing Kari Lake call her political opponents, "evil bastards."

Can we please change Mensa's avatar to that Spanish speaking goat?