Arizona’s Kari Lake denounces “derogatory” language from Oklahoma candidate she endorsed

Arizona’s Republican gubernatorial nominee Kari Lake denounced bigoted feedback reportedly made by an Oklahoma legislative candidate she endorsed.

Yes, and: Lake stated Saturday she would rescind the endorsement if the feedback have been true.

Driving the news: Jarrin Jackson, the GOP nominee for Oklahoma’s Senate District 2 who announced Lake’s endorsement on Wednesday, has a historical past of making antisemitic, homophobic and other bigoted comments, The Oklahoman reported.

• Jackson has stated, “I’m not beholden to Jews or any other group” and, “I ain’t owned by the Jews. I worship Jesus Christ. He’s my Messiah.”
• He additionally stated “all Jews will go to hell if they don’t believe the gospel of Jesus Christ … just like everybody else.”
• Jackson has stated dwelling an LGBT life-style is a “gateway to pedophilia.”

What Lake is saying: “I looked at Jarrin’s resume as (a) Combat Veteran in Afghanistan. It is impossible to dig into everything someone has said in their life. If his reported comments are true, I obviously rescind my endorsement.”

• “I respect Jarrin’s service to our Nation, but clearly denounce that kind of derogatory language. Let me be clear: Our great movement welcomes anyone and everyone who wants to fight for a better future,” Lake stated in an announcement offered to Axios Phoenix.

Of be aware: Republican secretary of state nominee Mark Finchem and District 7 Senate nominee Wendy Rogers have additionally endorsed Jackson.

• Neither Rogers nor Finchem responded to a request for remark from Axios Phoenix.

Editor’s be aware: This story has been up to date to indicate Rogers has not responded to our request for remark.