Kari Lake's Ad Links Gallego to Harris Ahead of Election

Vice President Kamala Harris' approach to the southern border crisis is emerging as a focal point for Republican candidates in the upcoming November elections, particularly in battleground states like Arizona. Kari Lake, the Republican Senate candidate, has launched her first ad campaign, directly linking Harris and Democratic nominee Ruben Gallego to negative perceptions about border security. The ad, part of a $10 million reservation, features footage of Harris and Gallego together, emphasizing their stances against border wall support. The ad highlights past statements from both Harris and Gallego that could be detrimental to their campaign. Gallego's 2018 assertion on CNN that a border wall is unnecessary and his 2017 description of Trump's proposed wall as "stupid" are prominently featured. Additionally, Harris' comments about potentially needing to "start from scratch" with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are included, framing them as part of a broader narrative against their leadership on border issues. In response to the criticism, Harris has pointed to her recent remarks at a Georgia rally, where she vowed to reinstate a border security bill that was previously abandoned during Trump's presidency. This statement aims to counter the narrative being pushed by Republicans, who have blamed Trump for the failure of bipartisan efforts to secure border legislation. Despite the Democratic ticket's efforts to clarify their positions, Senate Republicans have countered that many components of the proposed border security measures were not viable, complicating the narrative as the election approaches.