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Duel Trump, Arizona Penslurry Pulls Different Crowds Like Lakes, Robson Trade Thorns

Prescott, Arizona — One rally looked like a catered banquet event on steroids, and the other rally looked like a rock concert with all the Houpla of a religious mission rally.

One thing is certain: former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence were the protagonists of the duel rally in the last few days before the Arizona primary on August 2.

“I’m here because Arizona and the United States need Karrin Taylor Robson as Arizona’s next governor, in the order of Christians, Conservatives, and Republicans,” Pence said at a Robson event. July 22, Tyr Tactical body armor maker in Peoria, Arizona.

Former Vice President Mike Pence addressed hundreds of supporters of Arizona Governor Karrin Taylor Robson at an event in Peoria, Arizona on July 22, 2022. (Alanstein / Epoch Times)

Hundreds of Robson supporters and Arizona Republican celebrities sat at a round table covered in black linen and ate pork and beef tacos in bright media light before the rally began.

“There is no doubt that Carlin Robson is a conservative who proved ready to lead our state on the first day,” said Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, who resigns at the end of the second term of January. Said.

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At an event in Peoria, Arizona on July 22, 2022, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey abandoned to support Karrin Taylor Robson’s campaign for governor. (Allan Stein / The Epoch Times)

So he recommended Robson to the governor, he said.

However, Pence-approved Robson is now about five percent behind front-runner and Trump-approved Calilake, former Fox 10 anchors Robson explained that Obama Democrats have turned to Republicans.

“Therefore, what became too clear to Arizona voters throughout the state was the discovery of God, guns, and Republicans about five minutes before Kali Lake decided to run for governor,” Robson said. I laughed.

Robson, the spouse of Ed Robson of the billionaire, added that he was “deeply ingrained in conservative values.” And we have never exchanged political beliefs in response to trends. “

Within 108 days of the “Republican Great Victory,” Pence praised Ducey’s leadership in the Grand Canyon as “one of America’s greatest and best conservative governors.”

“Before it was cool, it was for Doug Ducey. I met him when he was selling ice cream,” said Pence, Robson as the next governor of Arizona “to meet. He added that he had “big shoes”.

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Republican Governor Karrin Taylor Robson is only 5 percent ahead of closet rival Karrin Taylor Robson’s former Fox 10 anchor in the Arizona primary on August 2, 2022. (AllanStein / The Epoch Times)

“In this race, only one candidate is ready to take Arizona to new heights on the first day. That’s Karrin Taylor Robson. She’s enshrined in the United States Constitution and Arizona. Will defend the freedom given by God. “

“She does everything and applies the principles that the Governor has done. She does the same as she did with all four years of support from the Trump / Pence administration in Arizona,” Pence applauds. I sent a cheer.

However, Pence did not mention his previous political relationship with Trump in the context of the 2020 elections or the January 6th Parliamentary Commission hearing.

“Save America” ​​Rally

More than 4,000 Trump supporters filled the spectators’ seats at the Finley Toyota Center for the “Save America” ​​rally, which featured the 45th President of the United States in Prescott Valley, about 50 miles north.

For Donald Addams in East Mesa, it was his third trample rally in a “single fiscal year.”

“”[Trump] “It was the best president the country has ever had,” Adams told The Epoch Times. “As far as I am concerned, he is still president.”

“That current White House resident-that’s a joke.”

Independent Adams said he voted for Barack Obama in 2008 before voting for the Republican Party in 2012.

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Adams of says he came to the Save America Rally featuring Donald Trump on July 22, 2022 and supported Trump’s list of supporters at the state’s primary on August 2. (Alanstein / The Epoch Times)

“The second time it was like this — Barak or [Republican] Mitt Romney.Finally I went with Mitt Romney, he’s Reno [Republican In Name Only].. “

“I vote on who I think will do the job best. I voted for Ross Perot because he was a businessman.”

“who cares [if Lake was a Democrat]?? “Adams said. “She is already doing election integrity. She wants to repair the border wall without the Fed. There is so much evidence of fraudulent voting that no one can deny it.”

Nate Metz of Arizona Surprise said she had come to the rally to “support my president.”

“I’m here to support many of the local candidates who will make America great again. I’m here because these people want to keep their borders closed. They Wants to protect education and protect our second amendment.

“They check every box — that’s why I’m here,” Mess told The Epoch Times.

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Natemes, Arizona Surprise, was one of the thousands of MAGA supporters at a rally in Prescott Valley, Arizona on July 22, 2022. (AllanStein / The Epoch Times)

Regarding a small rally in Peoria, Mess said: [in which] Ducey has left our state. Duchy’s leadership has won two US Senators, the Democratic Party, the Secretary of State, the Democratic Leader of Education, and the Democratic Mayor of all major cities … Great Leadership, Duchy.

“I don’t forget how he closed our state [during COVID-19].. Whoever Ducey supports, I’m heading in the opposite direction. “

The Shawn Callaway of Surprise said it would support Trump and 2022 support in Arizona. These are Kali Lake, US Senator Blake Masters, Arizona Secretary of State Mark Finchem, and Arizona Attorney General Abe Hamade.

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US Senator candidate Blake Masters, Arizona will speak at the America First Rally on July 22, 2022 in Prescott Valley, Arizona. (AllanStein / The Epoch Times)

“Donald is awesome,” Callaway said, hoping to announce a presidential candidate in the 2024 election.

“That’s right. We’re fighting to make some changes. Not as much as I want, but we’re making some progress. I like Calilake. Vote for Jim Ramon. I think he’s more real. I like Mark Finchem. “

Callaway said he expects Arizona to have a very high turnout in the primaries and believes it will be “one of the biggest primaries” in state history.

Gina Lasata of Prescott Valley said she would support Trump because “I think he loves our country.”

“I think he loves the Constitution. I think he’s all about” We the People. ” I think he’s like an American father, “she told The Epoch Times.

Bruce Laughlin of Phoenix (formerly from Chicago) considers Trump to be “the greatest president of all time.”

“I think he’s solid for everyone,” Laughlin told The Epoch Times about Trump’s support.

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Sean Callaway of Arizona Surprise said he was hoping for the first US Republican victory in the Arizona primary on July 22, 2022. (Alanstein / The Epoch Times)

“I think he learned about who to choose because he chose a few bumpers last time from his last presidency. He had some bad apples, but he now I think you’ve learned how to choose a good apple. “

America First Republican

Finchem said he had “good feelings” during the preparatory period for the Republican primary before reaching the podium on stage.

“We have 11 days left and we can’t take our feet off the gas,” Finchem told The Epoch Times. “We are five points ahead of our closest competitor. [Robson].. We have two in the single digits, “he said, saying Trump’s support gave America First Republicans a 30-point advantage.

“I feel good about it. What bothers me is spending a lot of money on the primary, so I have to start over with the average person. [election]”Finchem said.

When it was her turn to speak, Lake said with a big applause. “It’s like having a lot of MAGA in one room. Wait a minute. Are we MAGA or Ultra MAGA?”

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Arizona Republican Governor Candidate Kali Lake reacts during a rally in Prescott Valley on July 22, 2022. (Alanstein / The Epoch Times)

When the Democrats likened their parents to domestic terrorists, Lake said it was “stupid,” which prompted even more voters to rank Arizona’s first American Republican.

“They came after our mom. It drove us straight to the MAGA movement where they care for parents and children,” Lake said. “We have a city mother and a country mother. When mom goes to MAGA — and because it’s game over. Swamp Rats game over.”

Lake saved his anger at Arizona’s “Republican supporters” in the 2020 elections.

“They did nothing to sit there because our elections were stolen from us. When our borders were crossed, they did nothing. We forgot them. No. They didn’t stand up for us. “

“You will never be forgotten — and you will never be forgiven,” Lake said.

Trump stands on the stage

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Former President Donald Trump will address thousands of MAGA supporters at a rally in Prescott Valley, Arizona, on July 22, 2022. (Alanstein / The Epoch Times)

At around 9:10 pm, Trump announced his hopes for a standing ovation and America First Republicans in the 2022 midterm elections.

“We’re going to elect an amazing slate of America First Republicans above and below the ballot, and we end up crazy. [U.S. House Speaker] Nancy Pelosi [tenure] Trump told the audience.

Mr. Trump said he blamed the Biden administration for the current South border crisis, soaring gas prices, economic downturn, and the restrictive laws contained in the “Green New Deal.”

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Joe Bagley of Prescott, Arizona, thumbs up Arizona Republican Governor Candidate Kali Lake at the Save America rally on July 22, 2022. (Alanstein / Epoch Times

“I don’t want people to say the word’depression’, but where we go now may be a very bad place,” Trump said. “Recession is a good word. It will cause a much worse problem than recession and it will be recession.”

“Our country seems to be another place. It’s very sad to see. But first, we have to win the Republican historic victory in November of this year. We When we regain Congress, our top priority must be to end the nightmare that Joe Byden created on our southern border.

“And your governor Doug Ducey isn’t helping. Talk about RINO. He talks all and takes no action. You can see what happens when Kali Lake becomes governor. It’s noon. It will be like night, “Trump said.

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Alanstein is an Epoch Times reporter covering Arizona.

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