Tuesday, April 2, 2024
In the land of the desert sun so bright,
Where politics dance in the heat's might,
Ruben Gallego, a name in the Arizona race,
Raised $7.5 million with style and grace.
His coffers filled with coins so grand,
From donors far and wide across the land,
A former Marine with a progressive flair,
Ready to take on his opponent with care.
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As the battleground state prepares for the fight,
Gallego emerges as a beacon of light,
Against Kari Lake, a TV anchor with Trump's charm,
Their clash will ignite like a desert storm.
With Sinema's successor yet to be named,
The voters' decision will be proclaimed,
Will Arizona lean left or right this time around,
In this political showdown crowned?
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Gallego's war chest grows stronger and tall,
Challenging the status quo for all,
While Lake gathers her forces with zeal,
The outcome of their battle will seal.
In this tale of money and power's play,
Arizona's fate hangs in the balance day by day,
So as the campaign drums continue to pound,
May the best candidate in the end be found.
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