Great debates in Arizona history

A review

With the nation about to watch tonight’s Presidential debate between President Joe Biden and a sociopathic chronic liar convicted of 38 felonies on national television this commentator felt it was a good moment to reflect on our home state’s more momentous debates.

The Sinema X-1000 (left") debating Martha McSally (right)

Sinema v McSally

“More fun that a debate between an android and a werewolf under a full moon”

-The Rim Reporter

Wyatt Earp

Clantons v Earps

“Wyatt Earp dispatched his opponent to Hell.”

-The Tombstone Tribune

Corn v Flour Tortillas

“Flour was winning until corn won the whole enchilada.”

-The Gastro Gulch Gobbler

Both Kari Lakes

Kari Lake v Kari Lake

“Lake defeated Lake by contradicting herself on the abortion question, called herself a ‘damned liar’. After losing to herself both Lakes called the debate rigged.”

-The Yuma Daily Yodeler

Monsoon v Monsoons

"The monsoon hit us hard today" is not the correct way to use the term. A monsoon is a season. Ain’t a thunderstorm.”

-The Greenlee County Grammarian

Ev Mecham v The World

“Mecham’s defense of the word pickaninnies and describing asian visitors eyes getting “round” upon seeing “our golf courses” were overshadowed by his accusation that his attorney general was spying on him with lasers.”

-The Bisbee Cracker Barrel

Wiley Coyote (debatus loseum) and Roadrunner

Roadrunner v Coyote

“Wiley Coyote’s use of dynamite and roller skates violated debate rule 349-77, costing Mr. Coyote round 27.”

-Canyonlands Courier

Phoenix v Tucson

“You must be kidding. How can you compare mayonnaise to salsa? No contest, pendejo.”

-Tucson Tattler