Lake had been a frequent fixture on the presidential primary campaign trail at the beginning of the year, promoting Trump at his victory parties in Iowa and New Hampshire. Trump promoted her Senate bid but teased her at times, dubbing her “Border Kari” at a rally in Tucson.

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Attorney General Kris Mayes are just about the only Democrats in Arizona operating with the necessary grit and in-your-face attitude. And they’re doing it in the right way.