Kari Lake Hosts Event for Democrats Supporting Her

GOP Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake announced a new coalition, "Democrats/former Democrats for Kari Lake & America First," aimed at garnering support from current and former Democrats for her campaign. This initiative comes in response to Vice President Kamala Harris' "Republicans for Harris" campaign and Rep. Ruben Gallego's "Republicans and Independents for Ruben" coalition, both of which were recently launched in Arizona. Lake is urging media outlets to provide equal coverage of her upcoming event, scheduled for Thursday, as they have for her opponents' initiatives. In a social media post, Lake expressed her desire for balanced media attention, highlighting the significant coverage given to Harris and Gallego's events. She emphasized the importance of her coalition, promising that the event would be "eye-opening" for attendees and the public. The call for media coverage underscores the competitive nature of the Senate race, as both candidates seek to appeal to a broader electorate. Gallego, who is running against Lake in the November election, recently announced endorsements from 40 Republicans and independents, including individuals who have previously supported Democratic candidates. This strategy aims to showcase his bipartisan appeal as he prepares for the general election. Notably, some of Gallego's supporters have also endorsed Harris for president, indicating a crossover of political loyalties. As the race intensifies, both Lake and Gallego are positioning themselves to capture the attention of Arizona voters. The state's open Senate seat, currently held by outgoing Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, is considered "Lean Democratic" by the Cook Political Report, adding further stakes to the upcoming election.