[cgbg]

Good post.

One other data point supporting the “steal” claim is that polling showed Lake trailing President Trump by four percentage points in all polls.

While polls have many issues they are very good at comparing candidates of the same party.

Lake probably won the race by 1.5%.

[pfflier]

Nice calm analysis, a welcome relief.

Late in the campaign process the commercials were plastered all over the TV showing her as a rabid anti abortion candidate by using her own words.

FWIW The abortion initiative in Arizona passed by a nearly 2:1 margin. Enough to make the difference in the 1.5% coat tail margin.

[ducttape45]

I think I remember seeing a posting, where I don't remember, saying that many who voted for Trump DID vote for Lake's opponent because they just didn't like her or they thought she would make a terrible senator. Don't know if that's true, but one never knows.

That said, do I think the election was again stolen from her? You betcha! At this point I think she ought to challenge Hobbs again for governor.