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Republican who lost state governor’s race but never conceded has challenged her defeat in court, so far unsuccessfully

Kari Lake, the Republican candidate who lost the race for Arizona governor but never conceded her loss, announced a run for US Senate in the western state Tuesday.

A former TV news anchor, Lake made her move into politics by making repeated false claims about elections. She aligned closely with former president Donald Trump and has been floated as a potential running mate for Trump, who once praised Lake for her ability to constantly bring up election fraud.

Lake has taken her election denials to court, so far unsuccessfully, in her attempt to claim she’s the rightful governor of Arizona. Her legal team has been hit with court sanctions in two different cases.

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[-] Rapidcreek@reddthat.com 37 points 1 year ago

This must be her formal acknowledgement that she lost the governors race.

[-] Kichae@lemmy.ca 31 points 1 year ago

No, don't you get it? She's actually the rightful Governor, senator, congresswoman, mayor, sheriff, dog catcher, and four city councillors.

[-] AbidanYre@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago

four city councillors

Did you crack the case? Is she really just four city councilors in a trench coat?

[-] Bonskreeskreeskree@lemmy.world 31 points 1 year ago

Good , she can lose, again.

And she's going to demand a recount and waste a lot of resources

[-] Brunbrun6766@lemmy.world 19 points 1 year ago

Give it up Kari, no one wants you

[-] ChrisLicht@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

Trump rolls that carcass on top of her on the reg.

All reports are that she basically lives at Mar-a-Lago, while Melanie isn’t to be seen.

[-] JimmyBigSausage@lemm.ee 18 points 1 year ago
[-] skozzii@lemmy.ca 13 points 1 year ago

I don't think Americans realize how dangerous it is to have elections deniers being accepted and promoted in politics.

It fundamentally erodes the system and will lead to a full collapse in time. This needs to be addressed quicker and more seriously.

Republicans should be ashamed of themselves for destroying the country.

[-] bhamlin@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

So brave! She wants to be a governor and a senator!

[-] VikingHippie@lemmy.wtf 8 points 1 year ago

her attempt to claim she’s the rightful governor of Arizona

Worst. Modern. Day. Retelling. Of. Arthurian. Legends. EVER!

[-] Rentoraa@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

Neat, I can vote against her a second time

[-] moneyinphx@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Arizonans, make sure to register to vote if you have not already done so and give Kari Lake another L in their name. Make your voice heard!

Arizonans can register online.

https://servicearizona.com/VoterRegistration/selectLanguage?ref=voteusa_en

[-] Telorand@reddthat.com 7 points 1 year ago

On the one hand, how the fuck does she continue to make enough donation money to run on the Republican ticket?

On the other hand, she's siphoning money away from other candidates just to lose, so I'm here with my popcorn.

Enjoy fighting Sinema for 3rd place!

[-] autotldr@lemmings.world 4 points 1 year ago

This is the best summary I could come up with:


Kari Lake, the Republican candidate who lost the race for Arizona governor but never conceded her loss, announced a run for US Senate in the western state Tuesday.

A former TV news anchor, Lake made her move into politics by making repeated false claims about elections.

I’m gonna stand on top of this hill with every single one of you, and I know you’re by my side as I formally announce my candidacy for the United States Senate,” Lake told a crowd of supporters, according to CNN.

Lake failed to win over independent voters, who make up about one-third of Arizona’s electorate, and alienated mainstream Republicans.

Its dynamics could be especially difficult, if sitting Senator Kyrsten Sinema, once a Democrat and now an independent, decides to run for re-election.

Lake’s campaign trail antics – a perpetual camera following her for confrontations with politicians or reporters – have already started for her Senate run.


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[-] YeetPics@mander.xyz 3 points 1 year ago

How can an individual screech that elections are getting stolen and "annouce a run" like there is integrity there? I thought the election system was a failure, Kari?

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