"Arizona GOP Chairman Resigns Amid Controversy Over Kari Lake Senate Race Bribery"

1 min read
Source: CBS News
"Arizona GOP Chairman Resigns Amid Controversy Over Kari Lake Senate Race Bribery"
Photo: CBS News
TL;DR Summary

Arizona GOP Chairman Jeff DeWit resigned after a leaked recording revealed him offering a job to U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake and asking her to name a price to stay out of politics. DeWit's departure has shaken up the Republican Party in a battleground state crucial for the battle for control of the White House and the U.S. Senate in the November election. The recording, leaked days before a fundraiser for the Arizona GOP, has sparked controversy, with Lake's Senate campaign accusing DeWit of attempting to bribe her. DeWit defended his actions as candid advice to a friend, while Lake's penchant for recording confrontations has added to the drama.

Share this article

Reading Insights

Total Reads

0

Unique Readers

4

Time Saved

4 min

vs 5 min read

Condensed

88%

894109 words

Want the full story? Read the original article

Read on CBS News