Gov. Katie Hobbs, former Republican John Giles focusing campaign on nonpartisan issues
www.abc15.com
Gov. Katie Hobbs and John Giles, her Republican-turned-independent running mate, say their campaign is about nonpartisan priorities like water, economic development and education.

It’s official that Katie Hobbs will be running with a Republican for governor.

Thanks but fuck you.

  • spongebue@lemmy.world
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    7 days ago

    I know this won’t be popular to say, but… Eh. Former Republican. He endorsed Kamala in 2024 and left the Republican party over what it has become.

    What’s more: Arizona is still very purple. Hobbs barely beat Kari Lake (remember her?). Like, within a percentage point. Some areas of the country (like the rust belt) may be craving a disruptor to the system and I would love to see more progressives there, but Arizona and its aging population (which has probably voted Republican in the past) may find a moderate Democrat more palatable.

    The candidates need to fit the personality of the people voting them in, and if you demand too much that others have a hard time with, you may end up with something far worse.