Rep. Ruben Gallego: Kari Lake’s election lies have caused 'trauma' in AZ

Arizona was largely a Republican stronghold but that has changed in the Trump era, and Rep. Ruben Gallego hopes that he can continue making inroads for Democrats there this year by winning the state’s open Senate seat. “A lot of people are seeing the stakes of this election, realizing that there's only really one way to go, and that's to make sure that you don't get people like Kari Lake and Donald Trump elected,” he tells Ali Velshi. He notes how Lake’s election lies and brash ways have caused “trauma” among people in the state and that Republicans have been playing a lot of political games. “They need the border problem for political reasons, but yet, our border communities are still hurting.”

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[ProudBBlue]

Krysten Sinema quit because she knows that she had a zero chance of being reelected.

[kzkz]

Vote Blue! Rubin is decent and will look out for all the good people of Arizona.

[shannonfergusson]

They had Sinema who quickly stopped being a Democrat. She became for sale. Sinema only cared about who would pay her the most.

[melissabruhn]

Ruben Gallego builds a coalition and goes to the people to listen and work for solutions. 💙

[DonnaC-wf]

Kari Lake is qualified to host a game show. That's about it 😂😂😂

[DonnaC-wf]

GALLEGO IS QUALIFIED AND GREAT GUY!!! GALLEGO WILL WIN

[ronaldw]

How come none of the mainstream media ask Trump if he would go after those who use algorithms to set prices whether on groceries or rent rather than the cost of goods and services!

[DemocraticPatriot-md]

Notice the difference in events during their visit. Lake only wanted what was easy. So she flew out to Shiprock, for their NN parade, where she'd receive the largest press and visibility.

On the other hand there's Gallegos. He does what is HARD. He already has supporters on the NN and larger reservations, due to his work in AZ. But the Havasupai is small and Supai is extremely isolated and recently got torn up during monsoon rain and flooding. This wasn't just a campaign stop. He's STILL doing his job for all Arizonans. He hiked his way into Supai. Lake would never do anything that made her sweat on camera.

[customer]

We voted for Kamala Harris/Tim Walz and Ruben Gallegos, plus voted yes on Prop. 139, by mail this week! 💙🌊

[maneshipocrates]

He is very popular. The true owners of the land.

[bobcarter]

Give this man the Senatorship!! Kari Lake would never step off a concrete sidewalk.

[popunkid]

Ruben, please pull no punches. Quit being nice. You're a war veteran, she's a show-person. You were TOO NICE in your debate. Stop being nice. She's a phony, who wants to see herself back on screen, not representing the people of AZ. You can, and will do better, sir! TAKE THE GLOVES OFF. She's despicable, and awful person. She HATES people of color, of culture. Please, I'm begging you: Be the soldier you are AND GO AT HER!! She is an awful, fascist-wannabe that is a show-person. You are a warrior, a real person - she wants to a bigger house. Please, Mr. Gallego, be a champion for us people, sir.

[jenniferschramn]

Way to go Gallegos! You show you care about all human beings! That’s very important. We need to respect each other.

[desertpotter]

Beautiful place, love Havasu Canyon. Vote Blue all the way!!!!💙💙💙

[hughb]

We can't stand Lake here in AZ and I'm a Republican.

[julietownsend]

This Arizona Independent proudly voted for Harris/Walz and Ruben Gallego!!
💙🇺🇸💙

[quantumrobin]

Kari Lake is all the worst human impulses in one character, exactly like Trump, Bannon, Flynn and Stone, astonishingly nihilistic criminals.

[scootermagee]

Ruben is the vote for Arizona. We love him.

[s.g.scheerer]

When Ruben debated Kari it was like Kamala debating Donald. Those two Republicans told nothing but Lies.😂

[maryanntampourlos]

Voted for Gallegos, Harris, Blue all the way down the line! 🇺🇸🗳️