Arizona Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie HobbsWhen asked about her relationship to the Latino community, she gave a confused answer.
This exchange took place during Hobbs’ appearance in Phoenix at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Forum. The moderator at the town hall asked her to describe how the state’s Latino community had impacted her personal life.
“Today you said that as a child in Arizona you saw and heard how important the Hispanic community has been. What has this experience had on you personally? What have you learned — specifically learned — from the Latino community?” moderator Leon Krauze asked.
“Oh, that’s a great question. Um, I don’t necessarily think about it that way, in those terms. Hobbs replied, “I think I value my relationships with all people. I also learn a lot from people in my lives.”
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Arizona Secretary-of-State Katie Hobbs addresses members of Arizona’s Electoral College, before they vote in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. Dec 14, 2020.
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“My sister-in-law, she is Latino, and her family – I love hanging out with them and practicing my español – un piquito,” she added. “So, but yeah, I’ve learned so much from her family, but I think it’s really hard to separate out Arizona and subtract Latino culture because it’s so much a part of who we are as a state, and I — Arizona wouldn’t be Arizona without what the Latino community brings.”
“So there is not one specific lesson you can share, other than the español? It’s one-third of the state,” Krauze pressed.
“Uh-huh, yes. I mean, I think there’s many lessons: The emphasis on family values, hard work. Those are something that I value in my own life, and, you know, it’s something that I respect,” Hobbs said.
The Republican National Committee took to Twitter to blast footage of the exchange.
Arizona gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs, left, & Kari Lake (right), stump ahead of next month’s showdown.
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Blake Masters, Arizona’s Republican Senate Candidate, called Hobbs the “Kamala Harris” of Arizona after watching the exchange.
Hobbs currently serves Arizona’s Secretary Of State. She is currently running against former. Kari Lake is a TV news anchor.A Republican.
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Lake Several times soughtA public debate would have been held with Hobbs, but the Democrat refused to appear on the stage.
