A new ad from Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego’s (D) Senate campaign targets Republican rival Kari Lake after the state Supreme Court last week upheld a Civil War-era law that made abortion a felony. Targeting abortion.
Advertisement from Gallego campaign labels Lake as ‘abortion is wrong’ and releases clip of Republican candidate’s remarks call for abortion “The ultimate sin” show your support Based on the strict 1864 law.
Last week, Lake spoke out against the state Supreme Court’s decision and said abortion rights should be decided by the Arizona Legislature, shortly after former President Trump said abortion issues should be left to individual states.
“I agree with President Trump. There should be exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother,” Lake said. said in the video About her stance on abortion. “A complete ban on abortion is not where the people are.”
However, Gallego has sought to elevate Lake’s earlier comments, calling Prohibition of 1864 “a great law” and stating that: Support for strict abortion bans.
“We will not allow the record to be skewed because of Kali Lake,” he said. spoke after the verdicthe labeled it “devastating”.
The Hill has reached out to Lake’s campaign for comment on the new ad.
Lake and Gallego are embroiled in a battle for control of the Senate in the race to replace Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who is not seeking re-election. The Hill/Decision Desk Headquarters polling average shows Gallego with a slight advantage over his Republican rival.
The new ruling has disrupted the Arizona race, and the issue of abortion is gaining even more national attention as the 2024 race heats up.
Advocates in several states, including Arizona, are working to pass constitutional amendments protecting abortion rights on the November ballot, an effort Democrats hope will boost party turnout. ing.
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