Former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake beat out several fellow Republicans in a Conservative Action Political Conference straw poll for the party’s vice presidential nod.
Lake topped the list of nearly 30 GOP contenders with 20% of the vote, besting former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley and Gov. Ron DeSantis .Kari Lake followed by DeSantis followed by Nikki Haley pic.twitter.com/dbwphfy4EfCPAC 2023: KARI LAKE LEANS INTO TRUMP AND STOLEN ELECTION CLAIMS DURING GALA
In reaction to the news, Lake’s campaign tweeted gratitude for the support but said she would be unable to serve. “We’re flattered, but unfortunately our legal team says the Constitution won’t allow for her to serve as Governor and VP at the same time,” Lake’s campaign noted.We’re flattered, but unfortunately our legal team says the Constitution won’t allow for her to serve as Governor and VP at the same time. pic.twitter.com/gFV3z3wtxBLake has repeatedly rejected the legitimacy of her Arizona gubernatorial electoral defeat last year.
Former President Donald Trump won the CPAC straw poll for the presidency with 62% of attendees’ support in comparison to DeSantis's 20%, according to Republican pollster Jim McLaughlin on Saturday. A record 2,028 people responded to the poll.
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