Clinton, 78, made the strange comment while discussing the race between Lake and Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), drawing comparisons to Harris’ run against former President Donald Trump.
Clinton characterized the dynamic between Gallego and Lake as reflective of Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign, emphasizing Gallego’s resilience in overcoming childhood adversity while contrasting it with Lake’s emphasis on superficiality in politics.
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According to a report by the New York Post, Clinton then drew a comparison between Lake and Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance, suggesting both are deferential to Trump, but inadvertently misused the term prostrate.In response, Lake humorously referred to Clinton’s comments at a rally, linking them to the Monica Lewinsky scandal, expressing her surprise and flattery at receiving such attention at her age.
Meanwhile, Clinton emphasized at another event that attacks from the GOP have rendered Vice President Harris extremely vulnerable, attributing this vulnerability to public perceptions influenced by President Biden. Polls indicate a close race in Arizona, with Harris trailing Trump by 1.5 percentage points, while Democratic candidate Gallego leads Lake by six points, as quoted in a report by the New York Post.
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Historically, Arizona has only supported a Democratic presidential candidate twice since 1952, underscoring the stakes of the upcoming election.
FAQs
What has Bill Clinton said about Kari Lake and Kamala Harris?
Clinton called Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake physically attractive and Vice President Kamala Harris “extremely vulnerable” as a result of Republican attacks.
How did Kari Lake respond to Bill Clinton’s comment?
Lake humorously acknowledged the compliment, saying she was flattered, but then made a cheeky remark about Clinton’s past, referencing the Monica Lewinsky scandal.
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