Sen. McCain's Widow, Arizona Governor Shrug Off GOP Censure

Sen. McCain's Widow, Arizona Governor Shrug Off GOP Censure

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The Arizona State GOP censured Governor Doug Ducey, former Senator Jeff Flake, and Cindy McCain for not objecting to the 2020 presidential election results and other reasons. The censures were met with dismissive reactions from the leaders, who viewed them as inconsequential. Arizona, traditionally a Republican state, voted for the Democratic candidate in the 2020 election for the first time since 1996.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which three leaders were censured by the Arizona State GOP?

Senator Jeff Flake, Cindy McCain, and Senator John McCain

Governor Doug Ducey, Senator John McCain, and Jeff Flake

Governor Doug Ducey, Cindy McCain, and Senator John McCain

Governor Doug Ducey, former Senator Jeff Flake, and Cindy McCain

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the reasons for Senator Jeff Flake's censure?

Supporting COVID-19 restrictions

Not objecting to the electoral votes

Supporting leftist causes

Endorsing Donald Trump

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Cindy McCain censured by the Arizona State GOP?

For endorsing President Joe Biden

For supporting COVID-19 restrictions

For not objecting to the electoral votes

For running for office

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Governor Ducey's political director respond to the censure?

He resigned in protest

He agreed with the censure

He dismissed it as inconsequential

He said it was a significant consequence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What political shift occurred in Arizona during the 2020 presidential election?

Arizona voted Republican for the first time since 1996

Arizona voted Democratic for the first time since 1996

Arizona remained a swing state

Arizona did not participate in the election