AZ-Civiqs: Kelly with an astronomical 9 point lead

[President Johnson]

I get that appointing a previously rejected senate candidate isn't necessarily a wise idea, but that McSally is doing this worse is atrocious. Likely Democratic for now.

[President Johnson]

I get that appointing a previously rejected senate candidate isn't necessarily a wise idea, but that McSally is doing this worse is atrocious. Likely Democratic for now.

I think it was a wise move but mainly due to how the AZ GOP bench is quite terrible. And those who are best on that bench would find it hard to win a primary.
While the "appointed a loser" thing would hurt for sure, ideological extremism from a Kelly Ward type would without a doubt be worse from an electoral perspective.

Obviously Ducey appointed someone who thought would lose to set the stage for his own 2022 run. I think he should have appointed Cindy McCain.