{"id":2315298,"date":"2024-07-29T10:09:59","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T14:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-senate-candidates-mark-lamb-and-kari-lake-debate-border-security-credentials-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-07-29T10:40:23","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T14:40:23","slug":"gop-senate-candidates-mark-lamb-and-kari-lake-debate-border-security-credentials-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-senate-candidates-mark-lamb-and-kari-lake-debate-border-security-credentials-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"GOP Senate candidates Mark Lamb and Kari Lake debate border security credentials &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgop-senate-candidates-mark-lamb-and-kari-lake-debate-border-security-credentials-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2315298&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>In a recent debate focused on border security, Republican Senate candidates Kari Lake and Mark Lamb showcased differing views on their qualifications and proposed policies. Kari Lake highlighted the importance of completing the southern border wall started by Donald Trump and advocated for reforms to asylum laws, which she believes would help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tennessee-gop-rep-calls-for-national-religious-revival-after-nashville-shooting\/\" title=\"Tennessee GOP Rep Calls For National Religious Revival After Nashville Shooting\">lower crime rates<\/a> in the U.S. She proposed immediate deportation for those who enter illegally and suggested cutting foreign aid to nations that do not cooperate with the U.S. on managing illegal migration.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, Mark Lamb, Pinal County Sheriff, argued that his extensive experience dealing with border issues makes him the better candidate. He discussed his hands-on involvement in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/we-are-going-to-take-back-america-trump-holds-1st-rally-of-2022-in-arizona\/\" title=\"\u2018We Are Going to Take Back America\u2019: Trump Holds 1st Rally of 2022 in Arizona\">combating illegal immigration<\/a> and drug-related crimes, particularly concerning the increase in fentanyl deaths linked to unlawful immigration. Lamb emphasized a balanced approach to immigration enforcement that respects the law while considering humanitarian concerns, but Lake challenged his qualifications, pointing out that he does not live near the border.<\/p>\n<p>Both candidates articulated their perspectives on border security, marking a significant issue in the GOP primary race for the U.S. Senate seat in Arizona. <br \/> In a recent debate concerning border security, Republican Senate candidates Kari Lake and Mark Lamb presented contrasting\u2064 views \u2062on their qualifications and proposed policies. Kari Lake emphasized the completion of the southern border wall initiated\u2063 by Donald Trump \u200band suggested changes to asylum laws that she believes would <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wayne-lapierre-libs-would-rather-target-second-amendment-than-save-lives\/\" title=\"Wayne LaPierre: Libs would rather target Second Amendment than save lives\">reduce crime rates<\/a> in the U.S. She also advocated for immediate deportation \u2064of individuals attempting to enter illegally and proposed cutting foreign aid \u200bto\u200d countries \u200cthat\u2064 do not assist the\u200d U.S.\u200d in controlling illegal migration.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, Mark Lamb, Pinal County Sheriff, stated that his extensive experience with border issues makes him the more qualified candidate. He highlighted his active involvement in tackling illegal \u2062immigration and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/135-pounds-of-illegal-drugs-seized-possible-member-of-sinaloa-cartel-arrested-in-santa-ana\/\" title=\"135 lbs of illegal drugs seized, potential Sinaloa Cartel member apprehended in Santa Ana.\">drug-related \u200bcrimes<\/a>, \u2062citing the increase in fentanyl-related deaths as a critical concern\u2064 linked to unlawful immigration. While Lamb argued for a balanced approach to\u200b immigration enforcement that respects both the law and humanitarian efforts, Lake challenged his \u2063claims of border experience, noting that he\u2063 does not \u2062live\u200c near the border.<\/p>\n<p>both candidates presented their perspectives and strategies regarding border\u2064 security, \u2062underscoring a key issue in their\u2064 primary race for the U.S. Senate \u200bseat\u2062 in Arizona.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">GOP Senate candidates Mark Lamb and Kari Lake debate border security credentials<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1714813\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square) &ndash; While Arizona U.S. Senate Candidate Kari Lake has been vocal about her intent to close the southern border and what she thinks needs to be done about it, her opponent in the GOP primary race, Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, said that he is far more suitable to address crime at the border.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;You&rsquo;re not going to find a candidate more experienced in the border than I am,&rdquo; Lamb said. &ldquo;In fact, I&rsquo;d be the most qualified candidate in the Senate when it comes to the border.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>He noted that border security is not just a talking point on his campaign list, it&rsquo;s his life.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;re going out in the deserts every day, finding people that are trying to get into this country illegally,&rdquo; Lamb said. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re pulling people out of the desert that the cartels have left for dead.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Lamb said that the increase in fentanyl-related deaths in the U.S. is directly related to unlawful immigration across the southern border.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for American adults and is flowing right across the southern border, smuggled in by the cartels,&rdquo; Lamb&rsquo;s campaign website reads. &ldquo;Simply put, fentanyl is poisoning an entire generation of Americans, our children in particular, who are often targeted for recruitment by the criminal cartels.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Lamb said that during his trips to the border, he and his team have recovered numerous drugs, including fentanyl.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Lamb&rsquo;s claims to being familiar with crime on the border, Lake pointed out that he does not actually live near the border and couldn&rsquo;t have that much experience with it.<\/p>\n<p>According to Lake&rsquo;s campaign website, her priority when it comes to border security is finishing former President Donald Trump&rsquo;s wall at the southern border that was halted by President Joe Biden.<\/p>\n<p>Lake said that she would also work to remove the endemic crime provision that qualifies people for asylum, saying that this leads to increased crime in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Many of the U.S.&rsquo;s largest, Democrat-run cities have violent crime rates similar to &ndash; in some cases higher than &ndash; those in the countries people are leaving to come here,&rdquo; Lake&rsquo;s website reads. &ldquo;This is the primary condition being cited by asylum seekers, removing it will automatically disqualify a majority of applicants.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, she said that she wants to require immediate deportation and a permanent ban from entering the U.S. for those caught attempting to enter the U.S. outside the official ports of entry.<\/p>\n<p>Lake also wants to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-first-two-weeks-of-december-border-patrol-agents-seize-enough-fentanyl-to-kill-more-than-23-million-people\/\" title=\"In First Two Weeks Of December, Border Patrol Agents Seize Enough Fentanyl To Kill More Than 23 Million People\">withhold foreign aid<\/a> to countries that don&rsquo;t actively assist the U.S. in preventing illegal migration and provide assistance to countries that are willing to tackle organized crime in their own territories.<\/p>\n<p>Lamb said that he believes there is a balance that can be found between upholding the law and being a welcoming nation, but that must first start with increased control and organization at the border.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Allowing unrestricted illegal immigration is unfair to legal immigrants who played by the rules and waited in line,&rdquo; Lamb said. &ldquo;America needs a return to sanity with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-depth-heres-what-trump-has-promised-if-he-wins-in-2024\/\" title=\"Trump&#039;s Promises If He Wins in 2024: An Overview\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-depth-heres-what-trump-has-promised-if-he-wins-in-2024\/\" title=\"Trump&#039;s Promises If He Wins in 2024: An Overview\">merit-based immigration system<\/a><\/a> that upholds the rule of law. It is a false choice that we cannot simultaneously be a nation of laws and a generous, welcoming nation.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Registered Republicans can take their pick of which candidate they would prefer when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/manchin-we-see-calamity-and-chaos-at-the-borders\/\" title=\"Manchin: We See &#039;Calamity and Chaos at the Borders&#039;\">addressing border security<\/a>, among other issues.<\/p>\n<p>The polls will be open for the state primary election Tuesday, July 30 at 6 a.m. and they close at 7 p.m. Voters in Maricopa County can find their closest polling location here, voters in Pima County can find their closest polling location here and all other voters can visit my.arizona.vote to find their polling locations.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order to participate, voters must bring valid identification either a photo ID or two forms of ID if they don&rsquo;t include a photograph.<\/p>\n<p>Secretary of State Adrian Fontes encourages people to be aware of the upcoming heatwave when going to polling locations and many locations will be equipped with cooling centers providing relief from the heat. More information on what to expect on election day can be found here.<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1714813\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1714813\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a recent discussion about border security, Republican Senate candidates Kari Lake and Mark Lamb shared differing opinions on their qualifications and proposed policies. Kari Lake focused on completing the southern border wall that was started by Donald Trump and suggested modifications to asylum laws that she believes would help lower crime rates in the U.S. She also called for the immediate deportation of individuals attempting to enter illegally and proposed cutting foreign aid to countries that do not assist the U.S. in managing illegal immigration.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, Mark Lamb, who serves as Pinal County Sheriff, argued that his extensive experience with border issues makes him a more qualified candidate. He pointed out his active role in addressing illegal immigration and drug-related crimes, particularly highlighting the rise in fentanyl-related deaths as a significant issue tied to unlawful immigration. While Lamb advocated for a balanced approach to immigration enforcement that honors both legal standards and humanitarian efforts, Lake questioned his claims of having substantial border experience since he does not live near the area.<\/p>\n<p>Both candidates articulated their views and strategies regarding border security, emphasizing its importance in their primary race for Arizona&#8217;s U.S. Senate seat.<\/p>\n<p>Kari Lake has been vocal about her commitment to securing the southern border while her opponent Mark Lamb contends he is better suited to handle crime at the border. &#8220;You won&#8217;t find anyone more experienced with these issues than I am,&#8221; said Lamb confidently, asserting he would be the most qualified candidate regarding border matters if elected to the Senate. He emphasized that addressing border security is central to his life\u2019s work: &#8220;We\u2019re out there every day rescuing people trying to enter illegally,&#8221; he stated while mentioning efforts made against cartels abandoning individuals in perilous situations.<\/p>\n<p>Lamb also connected rising fentanyl-related fatalities in America directly with illegal immigration from across the southern boundary; noting it as a leading cause of death among American adults due largely to cartel smuggling operations. His campaign website underscores this concern: \u201cFentanyl is poisoning an entire generation of Americans\u2014especially children targeted by criminal organizations.\u201d Despite these assertions from Lamb about his familiarity with crime at the borders, Lake countered by pointing out that he does not reside near those areas which limits his firsthand experience.<\/p>\n<p>Lake&#8217;s campaign emphasizes finishing former President Trump&#8217;s halted wall project at the southern boundary while aiming to eliminate asylum provisions related specifically to endemic crime\u2014believing they contribute significantly towards increased violence within U.S cities compared with migrants&#8217; home countries: \u201cMany major Democrat-led cities have violent crime rates similar or even higher than those faced by people fleeing,\u201d her website states; arguing such removals would automatically disqualify many asylum applicants.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, she supports immediate deportation along with permanent bans for anyone caught entering outside official entry points while suggesting withholding foreign aid from nations failing cooperation against illegal migration but providing assistance where organized crime is being addressed domestically.<\/p>\n<p>Lamb expressed confidence there exists a balance between enforcing laws effectively yet remaining welcoming but insisted it must start through improved control measures at borders: \u201cAllowing unrestricted illegal immigration undermines legal immigrants who followed procedures,\u201d he remarked adding America needs sanity restored via merit-based systems respecting rule of law.\u201d Registered Republicans will soon choose between these candidates on various issues when polls open during state primary elections scheduled for Tuesday July 30th from 6 AM until 7 PM\u2014with specific polling locations available online based upon county residency requirements including valid identification guidelines amidst anticipated heatwave conditions affecting voter comfort levels at polling sites equipped accordingly<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3329,"featured_media":2315299,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/kari-lake.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[33709,7064,3896,6203,33066,36510,3740,36509],"class_list":["post-2315298","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-border-security","tag-candidates","tag-debate","tag-gop","tag-kari-lake","tag-mark-lamb","tag-senate","tag-senate-candidates"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/kari-lake.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2315298","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3329"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2315298"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2315298\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315299"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2315298"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2315298"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2315298"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}