Tag: Kari Lake

Judge Fast-Tracks Hearing on Kari Lake’s Final Election Challenge

A Maricopa County judge on Monday scheduled oral arguments for Friday about whether or not to hold a trial on a claim made in GOP candidate Kari Lake’s lawsuit that contests the 2022 midterm election results. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson on Monday directed attorneys for both parties to file arguments this week…


Arizona Congresswoman Won’t Join GOP: ‘You Don’t Go From One Broken Party to Another’

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who left the Democratic Party last year and registered as an independent, said she is “absolutely” done with parties and will never join the Republican Party. In an interview with CBS’ “Face the Nation” at the McCain Institute at Arizona State University, aired on Sunday, Sinema said it’s “unfortunate” for her…


Arizona Senator Won’t Join GOP: ‘You Don’t Go From One Broken Party to Another’

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who left the Democratic Party last year and registered as an independent, said she is “absolutely” done with parties and will never join the Republican Party. In an interview with CBS’ “Face the Nation” at the McCain Institute at Arizona State University, aired on Sunday, Sinema said it’s “unfortunate” for her…


Arizona Supreme Court Orders Hearing on Kari Lake’s Signature Verification Case

The Arizona Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a hearing in connection to GOP candidate Kari Lake’s signature verification issue, while fining her lawyers $2,000 for their claims that were made about ballots. “It is further ordered that the trial court shall forthwith conduct such proceedings as appropriate to resolve the unrelated question previously remanded,” wrote…


Independent Investigation Finds ‘No Human Error’ In Maricopa County Poll Day Printer Debacle

In a newly released report, independent investigators conclude that a slew of ballot-on-demand printer failures in the Nov. 8, 2022, general election in Arizona’s largest county resulted from equipment malfunction, not human error. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO) hired former Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Ruth McGregor, a Republican, to lead the investigation to…


Kari Lake Says She Is Still ‘Laser-Focused’ on Arizona Election Lawsuit

Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake responded to questions about her political future by saying that she is focused on pursuing her election-related lawsuit as it plays out in the state Supreme Court but is leaving the door open for a Senate run. “People keep asking me about my future. But I am laser-focused on seeing…


Arizona Governor’s Press Secretary Resigns After Appearing to Suggest Violence Against ‘Transphobes’

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ press secretary said she is resigning after posting a Twitter post that appeared to suggest violence against “transphobes” following the deadly mass shooting at a Nashville Christian school that left three children and three adults dead. Hours after the mass shooting took place on Monday, Hobbs press secretary Josselyn Berry wrote: “Us when…


Kari Lake Says She’s Seriously Considering Another Run for Office After Looking at Polls

Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake said she is “seriously” considering running for Senate in Arizona after seeing the polling results. When commentator Charlie Kirk asked about a possible Senate run, Lake said she is still focusing on her election-related lawsuit. Last week, the Arizona state Supreme Court took up portions of her suit. “I don’t know politically…


Arizona Supreme Court Breathes New Life Into Key Part of Kari Lake’s Election Lawsuit

The Arizona Supreme Court has sent a key part of Kari Lake’s election lawsuit back to trial court for review, breathing new life into the former gubernatorial candidate’s legal challenge to the outcome that she says was unfair. In an order issued on March 22 (pdf), the Arizona Supreme Court directed the trial court to…


NTD Good Morning (Mar. 23): Trump Presents ‘Totally Exculpatory’ Evidence; Kari Lake Election Lawsuit Back to Trial Court

A curve-ball thrown in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s investigation into Former President Trump. Trump presents evidence that he says will totally clear his name. It could undercut a fundamental part of the DA’s case. Former gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake gets some wind back in her sails. The Arizona Supreme Court orders the examination of a key…