Tight Races In AZ Reflects Its “Independent Spirit” – And Democrats Are Hopeful For Key Victories

Arizona is one of the most competitive and crucial battleground states this year, and Republicans have nominated some of the staunchest election deniers for the state’s top posts, and they’re running very close races against their Democratic counterparts. “We are in a tight race, but that just reflects Arizona’s independent spirit,” says Adrian Fontes, former Maricopa County Recorder, Marine vet, and Democratic nominee for Secretary of State. His opponent, Mark Finchem, continues to deny the legitimacy of Joe Biden’s presidential victory, and on top of that, he was also seen outside the Capitol building on January 6th. Finchem and other Republicans have relentlessly attacked the integrity of Arizona’s early voting methods, but Fontes reminds us that Republicans actually pioneered mail-in voting in the state. “It works really, really well if you’re trying to get out the vote,” Fontes tells Ali Velshi. “And Democrats are taking advantage of a system that the Republicans used very, very well for a long time.”


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[susanavilez]

The trifecta of crazy in AZ is scary and our democracy is at stake.

[mwilk]

They don't need to build a wall to kepp people out of Arizona, the need one to keep those lunatics in.

[michellewilcock]

Voted for Mark Kelly, Katie Hobbs, Adrian Fontes!! No on 132!!

[jtempleton]

We're cheering for you, Adrian! 👏

[veekayart]

"Hate destroys and LOVE heals! Simple message but escapes majority." Vote democrats all the way for peace and prosperity.

[williamgleaton]

And should the voters vote red, well then that independence they boldly speak of will dissappear and then what.

[diannadima]

Go Adrian. You can do this. I pray you win.

[Thormp]

I will simply vote AGAINST each and every single candidate that has NOT openly denounced the Trump movement. That said, I will vote FOR any person who has the GREATEST CHANCE of defeating that candidate. This is an all- out battle at the ballot box for our country in its existential threat from autocratic rule by insane people with zero heart and soul. I recommend you do the same.

[johnishikawa]

This Mark Finchem and Kari Lake are bad news. Arizonans, please do your own state--as well as the country--a favour, and VOTE BLUE !!! I did it here in Texas when I voted early--I cast my ballot for Beto O'rourke !!!

[freedomofreligion]

"Independent spirit" or NUTS? It's actually really good Adrian Fontes thinks so highly of his state.

I'm pretty wary because of the insane R fans.

[caroleekeith]

Vote republican for more mainstream fascism, domestic terrorism, greed and hatred.
Vote Democratic in 22&24 for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

[emmahardesty]

Arizona voters with sensible goals are voting Blue. We're not as full of small-minded conservatives as the rest of the country seems to believe. Not eager to go backwards, heavily embarrassed by such trumpians as Lake and Masters. We see through them.

[RealJackHQ]

I would have never have thought that secretaries of state would have made this amount of national headlines. Never. That just shows how important voting is and just how crazy things have become.

[supermovietimebros]

Hobbs! She’s my favorite midterm candidate!!

[ronnieking]

I was in Arizona in 2016. Most of the people were decent, but I was really stared at a lot. Not too many Blacks in Phoenix....

[jessivintina]

Vote for the Adults. Without a Democracy we will have nothing left. And the Crazys. Will ruin. The ARIZONA

[Chulitatr]

Choosing a party that is for working class people and their best interest, or a party that only works for the wealthy elites, corporations, and themselves is not a tough choice. Vote

[davidlalremruata]

The Hard Rock band from Germany had a song about Arizona called, well, Arizona.

[lauralafauve]

Go, Americans! Go U.S.! Go AZ! Go US!
Thank you, Mr. Velshi!

[barbaracameron]

Vote for democrats. One vote for a republican is one for DUMPY TRUMP