Pence, GOP establishment aim to block Trump ally in Arizona governor's race
CBSN
Former Vice President Mike Pence endorsed a candidate to take on former President Trump's favored candidate in the Arizona governor's race. He joins the state's incumbent governor, Doug Ducey, in backing Karrin Taylor Robson against former TV news anchor Kari Lake.
Pence said in a statement that Robson "is the only candidate for Governor that will keep Arizona's border secure and streets safe, empower parents and create great schools, and promote conservative values."
Robson called Pence a "warrior for the conservative values we hold most dear: the sanctity of Life, limited government; law and order; opportunity for all; vigorous defense of the 2nd Amendment; and the knowledge that our freedoms are granted by God." She added, "Modern politics is full of charlatans and fakes, but Vice President Pence is the genuine article. He has never wavered in his conservative beliefs and commitment to our Constitution, and left a rock-solid legacy as Governor to which I will aspire." Pence will be appearing with her at campaign events this Friday in Phoenix and southern Arizona — the same day Trump is scheduled to hold a rally for Lake — underscoring the divide between the GOP establishment and Trump.
