The MeidasTouch Podcast Governor Katie Hobbs Defends Arizona from Trump’s Extremist Plans
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Oct 13, 2025 Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, a former Secretary of State, dives into the challenges of governing in a divided legislature. She passionately defends mail-in voting, highlighting its secure and bipartisan roots. Hobbs discusses the pressing economic issues facing Arizona, including housing and healthcare, and outlines her strategies for addressing them. Facing extremist threats, she emphasizes the importance of judicial checks and balances. To top it off, Hobbs announces her reelection campaign, urging citizens to rally support for her continued leadership.
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Bipartisan Governance Delivers Results
- Katie Hobbs credits bipartisan negotiation for passing a balanced budget in divided government.
- She framed results (healthcare, school meals, raises, scholarships) as outcomes of working across the aisle.
Use Vetoes To Force Better Deals
- Veto harmful partisan budgets and force a return to the table to negotiate better solutions.
- Prioritize protecting vulnerable populations and investing in tangible services when crafting alternatives.
Courts Are Essential Checks
- Hobbs emphasizes courts as a critical check on abuses of power and rejects efforts to eliminate judicial oversight.
- She links attacks on the courts to a desire to avoid accountability for political actions.