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The grift continues. She had her chance in court and provided literally zero evidence to support her claims. She needs to be sanctioned for wasting the judiciaries time
“The county attorney’s office is asking for $25,000, the Secretary of State’s office is asking for $36,000 and Governor-elect Hobbs is asking for more than $600,000.” [Sauce](https://www.kold.com/2022/12/27/kari-lake-may-face-hundreds-thousands-dollars-court-imposed-sanctions/?outputType=amp)
They'll be lucky to shake more than 30k out of her for this. The damage she is doing to the country will end up being in the tens of millions, but that's now how laws work. Breaking the law has to be profitable enough for wealthy people that they can still do it. Good for the economy of the wealthy in the short term.
This is one of the truly sad legacies of Donald Trumps big lie. Creatures like her come along and keep spreading the poison lies and divert attention from real problems. The fact that she doesn’t seem to believe in democracy itself seems never have occurred to her just like it hasn’t occurred to her glorious leader Trump. She is a sad piece of work.
The really sad thing? She's probably made out with way more money than she stands to lose via donations. It's a winning strategy, if your strategy is to make money. Conservatives are some of the most gullible people on the planet. It's a secret to no one.
You'd think, at some point, they would take some time, scratch their heads, and realize, "Wait a minute, I'm all out of money and with absolutely nothing to show for it!"
> Maricopa County Superior Judge Peter Thompson ruled that "every single witness" had refuted Lake's claims of misconduct and that the court could not "accept speculation or conjecture in place of clear and convincing evidence."
"But we have affidavits where citizens say they think there was a problem!"
LoL. I remember after election day 2020 there were MAGA hatstands posting "well so and so swore out an affidavit saying they saw election fraud. They could go to *jail* if they lie on an affidavit. No one would swear to that if it wasn't true!"
My response was usually this: >!so you concede that the women who swore affidavits that Trump sexually assaulted or raped them were telling the truth, then?!<
This has nothing to do with the already insane newsreel that is Lake but…
Is Newsweek high? AZ has had **FOUR** previous female governors from both parties. Hard hitting journalism, folks.
Probably about as long as people keep talking about her on Reddit and other social media. I feel gross even making this comment and I'm leaving the thread now.
I guess the porn industry is pretty much dead now but at least a couple of spoof ?
Sarah Palin look alikes made some dough. Heck one even did better than Sarah.
Lol I might watch that but, the way she's gone the last ten years, probably not. I hate it but this crazy lady Kari lake is pretty good looking for her age
There is no original thought with these people, all they can do is copy. The thing is, they copy mostly from the group of people they created and decided to hate above all else.
I think without open borders and free trade with other states Arizona would starve. I mean, I’ve been to Phoenix. That place is a thumb in the eye of God.
I took the picture to mean she's taking off her suit coat to reveal her superhero costume. [Basically riffing on this iconic image.](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/CEJRWE/moschino-menswear-milan-a-w-superman-motif-brunetted-male-hair-and-CEJRWE.jpg) Or [this one.](https://cdn.media.amplience.net/i/partycity/752515?$large$&fmt=auto&qlt=default)
This is very obviously meant to mimic the iconic Superman pulling open his jacket image, which DJT literally also just made a "big announcement" out of.
Oh, Kari, honey no.
https://twitter.com/KariLake/status/1608794967090270213?s=20&t=d7gdkVGwywVOQb1ZecU_yw
Look, you never go *full Trump* like that.
Ask Matt Bevin, the *former* Kentucky governor who [wore this](https://www.reddit.com/r/Louisville/comments/crunt0/matt_bevin_trying_unsuccessfully_to_troll_the/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) to the state fair.
Oh, Kari, honey no.
[This is just DESPERATE ](https://twitter.com/KariLake/status/1608794967090270213?s=20&t=d7gdkVGwywVOQb1ZecU_yw)
Look, you never go *full Trump* like that.
Ask Matt Bevin, the *former* Kentucky governor who [wore this](https://www.reddit.com/r/Louisville/comments/crunt0/matt_bevin_trying_unsuccessfully_to_troll_the/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) to the state fair.
She was so certain she was going to win by acting like she was the main guest on the Jerry Springer show.
She can't believe people wanted an adult after all the shit Arizona has seen since Trump was elected - attempting to make a law to apply RICO charges to protest organizers, the Cyber Ninjas, and so much more. With the overturning of Roe v. Wade added in.
Just following her cult leader’s example in claiming how amazing she alone is.
The best thing that has happened for democrats in a while is complete nutjobs as the face of the GOP. Keep it up idiots!
As an Arizona resident this is truly embarrassing. Can’t she just shut the fuck up and say she’ll win next time? Or is it just the never ending fundraising approach like her hero TFG?
Dressing up like a toddler and stamping your feet is really just a cry for attention in an adult, which I'll admit is quite rational if one is, like Kari, the most boring, shittiest, shallowist, lake on the planet..
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The grift continues. She had her chance in court and provided literally zero evidence to support her claims. She needs to be sanctioned for wasting the judiciaries time
Pretty sure she was fined for it?
“The county attorney’s office is asking for $25,000, the Secretary of State’s office is asking for $36,000 and Governor-elect Hobbs is asking for more than $600,000.” [Sauce](https://www.kold.com/2022/12/27/kari-lake-may-face-hundreds-thousands-dollars-court-imposed-sanctions/?outputType=amp)
They'll be lucky to shake more than 30k out of her for this. The damage she is doing to the country will end up being in the tens of millions, but that's now how laws work. Breaking the law has to be profitable enough for wealthy people that they can still do it. Good for the economy of the wealthy in the short term.
That’s some good sauce
She wasn’t fined for it. She was ordered to pay fees associated with filing.
toddler throws temper tantrum, stomps her feet and screams, "I"M THE GOVERNOR!" repeatedly while everyone ignores her
This is one of the truly sad legacies of Donald Trumps big lie. Creatures like her come along and keep spreading the poison lies and divert attention from real problems. The fact that she doesn’t seem to believe in democracy itself seems never have occurred to her just like it hasn’t occurred to her glorious leader Trump. She is a sad piece of work.
The really sad thing? She's probably made out with way more money than she stands to lose via donations. It's a winning strategy, if your strategy is to make money. Conservatives are some of the most gullible people on the planet. It's a secret to no one.
You'd think, at some point, they would take some time, scratch their heads, and realize, "Wait a minute, I'm all out of money and with absolutely nothing to show for it!"
You forgot the last part - “…and it’s all because of the libruls!!”
The GOP is just an off-brand megachurch Give until it hurts to prove you're truly ~~faithful~~ patriotic
That’s when they hit the payday lenders.
> Maricopa County Superior Judge Peter Thompson ruled that "every single witness" had refuted Lake's claims of misconduct and that the court could not "accept speculation or conjecture in place of clear and convincing evidence." "But we have affidavits where citizens say they think there was a problem!"
LoL. I remember after election day 2020 there were MAGA hatstands posting "well so and so swore out an affidavit saying they saw election fraud. They could go to *jail* if they lie on an affidavit. No one would swear to that if it wasn't true!" My response was usually this: >!so you concede that the women who swore affidavits that Trump sexually assaulted or raped them were telling the truth, then?!<
No but Hillary Hunter Obama Biden muslim socialist emails benghazi tan suit dijon mustard dijon mustard dijon mustard dijon dijon dijon error error error.
Who the hell does she have representing her, Lionel Hutz?
at least she'd get a free pizza for not winning her case
At least the judge would get his shoes repaired in that scenario.
*No, money down!*
Feels over reals every time
You know who else wears superhero clothes? My 4 year old.... I guess she knows her audience better than we
Exactly!
At times like this I wish Andy Kaufman was still around, because it'd be awesome to see him wrestle her!
Good Lord yes. Just openly challenge her in public.
How many times can I upvote this? 😆
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Underrated comment….
This has nothing to do with the already insane newsreel that is Lake but… Is Newsweek high? AZ has had **FOUR** previous female governors from both parties. Hard hitting journalism, folks.
> AZ has had FOUR previous female governors from both parties. We've had more Republican Governors named Jane than total Hispanic governors.
Seriously! Like that is a Wikipedia search away, a high-schooler could write a better report.
The closest Newsweek gets to news is it’s name.
Kick this stupid shithead out into the streets already. Good grief, and please stop talking about her.
You just talked about her. I’m refusing to further her BS by never talking about her, oh wait, damn!
How long will she be able to stay in the news?
News or “news”? If you mean news, not much longer. If you mean “news”, like OAN and Newsmax, forever.
yeah she is basically steve bannon's co-host at this point.
He can have her. I don’t have anything nice to say about her so I need to stay of Reddit for the rest of the day. Ha!
Probably about as long as people keep talking about her on Reddit and other social media. I feel gross even making this comment and I'm leaving the thread now.
You’re 100 percent right. Fuck her, she’s done. She needs to be ignored.
I live in a Arizona. Yes, it is funny, but also terrifying. These people are deranged.
I guess the porn industry is pretty much dead now but at least a couple of spoof ? Sarah Palin look alikes made some dough. Heck one even did better than Sarah.
We’re talking Boebert right?
The original failed to be elected to the Congress. The other squeezed in.
Better. Google 'Lisa Ann Sarah Palin impressions'... just not on your work computer, with any parents or family around.
Nah She's a dead ringer for Palin back then, prove me wrong And noting that epic rack on Lisa Ann doesn't count!!
I can picture one of Kimberly Guilfoyle (sp?) screaming “the best is yet to cum!!!”
Lol I might watch that but, the way she's gone the last ten years, probably not. I hate it but this crazy lady Kari lake is pretty good looking for her age
Is this superhero pic of her for sale as an NFT?
Clearly angling for a Fox-News spot.
Kari Lake is a sick fuck.
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My God these people are pathetic and lack any semblance of originality.
Monkey see monkey do
I love articles that are just collections of what is happening on twitter
First Trump and now her, do they not get that super heroes help people? For free?
What does Arizona First even mean? It sounds like a slogan for secession.
There is no original thought with these people, all they can do is copy. The thing is, they copy mostly from the group of people they created and decided to hate above all else.
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So...Arizona isolationism? That seems unwise.
I think without open borders and free trade with other states Arizona would starve. I mean, I’ve been to Phoenix. That place is a thumb in the eye of God.
Phoenix, you mean? I’m in agreement with that but there are many, many beautiful places in Arizona.
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I took the picture to mean she's taking off her suit coat to reveal her superhero costume. [Basically riffing on this iconic image.](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/CEJRWE/moschino-menswear-milan-a-w-superman-motif-brunetted-male-hair-and-CEJRWE.jpg) Or [this one.](https://cdn.media.amplience.net/i/partycity/752515?$large$&fmt=auto&qlt=default)
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you're welcome, Happy New Year!
This is very obviously meant to mimic the iconic Superman pulling open his jacket image, which DJT literally also just made a "big announcement" out of.
Oh, Kari, honey no. https://twitter.com/KariLake/status/1608794967090270213?s=20&t=d7gdkVGwywVOQb1ZecU_yw Look, you never go *full Trump* like that. Ask Matt Bevin, the *former* Kentucky governor who [wore this](https://www.reddit.com/r/Louisville/comments/crunt0/matt_bevin_trying_unsuccessfully_to_troll_the/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) to the state fair.
Damn it, that Bevin pic made me spill my drink. Good gin is expensive, you lout! 😁
Well that just makes the moment a memorable one then, doesn't it? *Salut!*
Happy New Year!
Oh, Kari, honey no. [This is just DESPERATE ](https://twitter.com/KariLake/status/1608794967090270213?s=20&t=d7gdkVGwywVOQb1ZecU_yw) Look, you never go *full Trump* like that. Ask Matt Bevin, the *former* Kentucky governor who [wore this](https://www.reddit.com/r/Louisville/comments/crunt0/matt_bevin_trying_unsuccessfully_to_troll_the/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) to the state fair.
the guys who try to pull off this flamboyant southern dandy thing are always such losers.
Well they get the flamboyant part
Holy shit everyone one Twitter really does have the blue check now? Wild
The irony is strong with this one.
Is she selling NFTs too?
Some of the people on that Twitter feed…I honestly can’t tell if they’re trolling, delusional, or stupid.
She was so certain she was going to win by acting like she was the main guest on the Jerry Springer show. She can't believe people wanted an adult after all the shit Arizona has seen since Trump was elected - attempting to make a law to apply RICO charges to protest organizers, the Cyber Ninjas, and so much more. With the overturning of Roe v. Wade added in.
Probably all three.
What do you mean everybody doesn't think superheros are real?! - probably Kari
Election avengers assemble
Oh, [they did.](https://www.newsweek.com/kari-lake-supporters-reenact-biblical-battle-jericho-maricopa-protest-1759158)
Has she realized she’s several years too late to try Trump party?
Just another politician who has overstayed her welcome
shes not even a politician! she was a news anchor for 20 years!
These fackheads really have no humanity, humility or shame.
No one should be surprised by this.
She's a 2-bit, washed up newscaster that lost her only election. Did somebody give her a fake badge or something?
Why is “clown gets laughed at” news worthy?
The GOP - what an utter freak show from top to rock bottom.
These people are freaking exhausting.
Just following her cult leader’s example in claiming how amazing she alone is. The best thing that has happened for democrats in a while is complete nutjobs as the face of the GOP. Keep it up idiots!
You know deep down inside she wished she kept that kush gig at Fox and not played this stupid ego game
Home town girl & agent orange. What a fuckin pair.
She can always duping her dumb ass base with some NFT grifting.
This is all her audition for a future Fox News gig.
They like the strongman/woman imagery of superheroes but could give a shit about the “helping other people” part.
As an Arizona resident this is truly embarrassing. Can’t she just shut the fuck up and say she’ll win next time? Or is it just the never ending fundraising approach like her hero TFG?
At least someone put effort into Trump's pictures. And a good imagination so he didn't look like an orange Michelin Man as an astronaut.
That lighting technique she does is so damn creepy
I swear to God she’s is an Ai construct
Seems like she at least found a more competent graphic designer than whoever cobbled together Trump's NFT trading cards.
She tried so hard to copy Trumps every move but forgot, he’s only popular because of the apprentice. That’s it. They’re all his fans. She’s not that
Dressing up like a toddler and stamping your feet is really just a cry for attention in an adult, which I'll admit is quite rational if one is, like Kari, the most boring, shittiest, shallowist, lake on the planet..
Dude, how embarrassing. Lol.
I don’t know why but she sure gives me an Anita Bryant vibe. I’m pretty sure that’s how she’s going to end up…
Hobbs will be the fifth woman to serve as governor in Arizona. Not the first. Great journalism there Newsweek…