![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/kari-lake-interviewing-the-election-denier-who-could-be-arizona-governor/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/127600440_gettyimages-1440085172.jpg&description=Media caption, BBC's Katty Kay challenges Kari Lake on her 2020 election claims An election-denying former journalist could be the next governor of Arizona. But does Kari Lake truly believe in what she's campaigned on - and will it matter when results of the razor-thin contest are finally called?It was 130 degrees, but Kari Lake was cool as a cucumber. Her immaculate hair-do and pristine make-up had somehow defied the sweaty ravages of the summer heat. Lake spent 22 years as a TV anchor on Arizona's local Fox 10 news channel before jumping into politics with a run for Arizona governor this year, and her poised on-air persona has been one of her most powerful political weapons. I met Lake this summer at a coffee morning hosted at a retirement community in Wickenburg, a couple of hours north of Phoenix. Lake had driven out there to campaign, soliciting votes and donations, from this critical group of constituents. She invited us to join them. No Republican can hope to win state-wide office in Arizona without the support of older white voters, and in the pristine house on Tenderfoot Way, that's exactly what she found. My crew and I arrived before Lake, and the room of a few dozen supporters was already buzzing with anticipation. They recognise Lake from her years reading the news; she's a celebrity in Arizona, and they were very excited to meet her. One elderly woman told me she only hoped Lake would be as glamorous in the flesh as she was on TV. And when the TV anchor turned conservative firebrand finally arrived she didn't disappoint. Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Kari Lake speaking a rally before the electionLake is a real pro at working a room. Those years performing for the camera have served her well, and she walked in confidently, with a wide smile. "Oh my gosh, how are you?" she beamed. "Nice to see you, hi everyone. Gorgeous neighbourhood but even better looking people."If it was a bit canned, they didn't seem to mind. She'd been in the room less th){kind=link}
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BBC’s Katty Kay challenges Kari Lake on her 2020 election claims
An election-denying former journalist could be the next governor of Arizona. But does Kari Lake truly believe in what she’s campaigned on – and will it matter when results of the razor-thin contest are finally called?