Ruben Gallego's Divorce Records: A Political Storm in Arizona

In a heated Arizona Senate race, Democrat Ruben Gallego is asking for an apology from his Republican opponent, Kari Lake. The issue? Lake's suggestions that Gallego's divorce records hid something sinister. The records were released against Gallego's wishes, who cited privacy concerns for his son. Gallego and his ex-wife, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, divorced in 2016. They argue that Lake is just trying to score political points.

Lake's team responded sharply. They pointed out that Gallego spent millions on ads about protecting women but served divorce papers to his pregnant wife. They question his commitment to women's issues. The judge in the case called the divorce file "garden variety, " disappointing those who expected a bombshell. The National Republican Senatorial Committee even criticized Gallego for requesting his wife pay his legal fees while she was pregnant. Despite the drama, Kate Gallego endorsed her ex-husband's Senate bid. The Senate race is crucial, with Gallego leading Lake in polls.

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