Kari Lake, Ruben Gallego face off in debate

Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake repeatedly reminded viewers Wednesday of her three-decade career on Arizona television, looking to harness the intimate connection she built with voters and overcome Democrat Ruben Gallego’s portrayal of her as a liar in the only debate of the closely watched race.

Lake’s comfort and polish in front of the camera stood in contrast to Gallego, a military veteran who occasionally tripped on his words. The hour-long forum, at times caustic and personal, highlighted big differences on immigration, border security, abortion and taxes.

"Arizona, it’s so good to be back with you, where our relationship began, right here in your home," Lake said to start the debate.

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[Hello-fdtt]

Ruben seems so nervous and unforthcoming. Kari seems naturally confident.

[KJ-qzgh]

Did he say that a wall is expensive compared to the cost of migrant costs . Hotels, food, education, crime, police services, and all the other costs I didn't mention . How much wall would that build ? [ ] miles .

[kennedymcgovern]

Are you all going to shut down Maricopa County again to screw over Lake?

[apeezyk]

Did she take a bump before she started the debate?

[rockys.]

As a USMC Afghanistan Veteran no way I can support him!! You don't let the TERRORISTS onto our home soil!!

[RasAlHaq]

Lake told McCain voters to leave her party.

[jrofficial]

Kari destroyed this typical flip-flopping democrat.

[ianfranks]

Arizona vote Kari Lake!!! Much love from Louisiana!

[rogerbennett]

AND yeup its up to the states to decide on abortion .. NOT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT .. they gave everyone a tiny bit of power in their states to decide

[toughgirl]

Leaving up to states is not denying healthcare

[Chapito]

Honestly, we in Africa we are baffled that abortion is a policy statement for election in America. Even if they want to do abortions, I would have thought it would be a muted discussion instead of a so open one. I am even embarrassed that women are openly talking abt when in actual fact they the victims of abortions. I would have thought American women should be telling their men to protect them during bed activities.. Know what I mean??

[jhn]

Gallego's body language revealed what he really is. Kari Lake deserves the win.

[Rightjustic]

Kari Lake is more lnowledgeable and hoping she will win. Pls make sure no cheating

[yowhu]

Allowing the states to decide abortion rights isn't in any way taking women's rights, in all actuality it empowers THE PEOPLE of each state to vote on such important matters

[jasperbenji]

Kare lake you did great .vote for kare 2024

[RighteousReverendDynamite]

Why did Gallegos lie about when he married his lobbyist wife.... to vote for things her boss wanted passed by Congress??? That is WEIRD!!

[jimwilliams]

This guy has no idea what he is talking

[DBNY]

Microphones should never be muted and MSM should never get to decide the rules of America's political debates.

[toughgirl]

Gallego discusses choice. Yet wants that choice taken away. Disgusting.

[Peter-gzux]

Oh, my mistake. This was a Keri Lake commercial.