Arizona: Psychologically Unfun (with Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer)
2022/10/22
The Focus Group Podcast
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Sarah Longwell
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Stephen Richer
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焦点小组成员
Sarah Longwell：2020年亚利桑那州总统选举结果非常接近，此次州长选举对2024年总统选举至关重要。共和党候选人凯丽·莱克曾公开质疑2020年大选结果的合法性，这引发了人们对选举公正性的担忧。民主党候选人凯蒂·霍布斯拒绝与莱克进行辩论，这进一步加剧了人们的担忧。
Stephen Richer：作为马里科帕县记录员，我负责管理亚利桑那州60%的选民的选举事务。在过去两年中，我面临着巨大的压力，因为一些人试图通过散布关于2020年大选的虚假信息来破坏选举的公正性。我致力于维护选举的公正性和透明度，并努力打击虚假信息。我的工作在心理上非常具有挑战性，因为我必须应对来自选举否认者的威胁和恐吓。
焦点小组成员：焦点小组成员对2020年大选结果、凯丽·莱克和凯蒂·霍布斯等候选人以及选举制度的信任度表达了不同的观点。一些人对2020年大选结果表示担忧，并对凯丽·莱克的立场表示批评。另一些人则对选举制度的公正性表示信任，并对凯蒂·霍布斯表示支持。还有一些人对政治家普遍缺乏信任。
Sarah Longwell: The 2020 Arizona presidential election was very close, and this gubernatorial election is crucial for the 2024 presidential election. Republican candidate Kari Lake has publicly questioned the legitimacy of the 2020 election results, raising concerns about the fairness of the election. Democratic candidate Katie Hobbs refused to debate Lake, further exacerbating concerns.
Stephen Richer: As Maricopa County Recorder, I am responsible for managing the elections of 60% of Arizona's voters. In the past two years, I have faced immense pressure because some people have tried to undermine the fairness of the election by spreading false information about the 2020 election. I am committed to maintaining the fairness and transparency of the election and working to combat misinformation. My job is psychologically very challenging because I have to deal with threats and intimidation from election deniers.
Focus Group Members: Focus group members expressed different views on the results of the 2020 election, candidates such as Kari Lake and Katie Hobbs, and trust in the electoral system. Some expressed concerns about the 2020 election results and criticized Kari Lake's stance. Others expressed trust in the fairness of the electoral system and expressed support for Katie Hobbs. Still others expressed a general lack of trust in politicians.
Deep Dive
The podcast discusses the critical Arizona governor's race, highlighting the state's importance due to its close margins in the 2020 election and the potential impact on future elections.
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