A Taco Debate Heats Up Arizona’s Political Scene
In a twist of political theater, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs took a jab at congressional candidate Andy Biggs over an unexpected topic: tacos. While Hobbs was quick to challenge Biggs on his taco-eating preferences, she remains non-committal about debating him on broader political issues.
The taco controversy began during a phone interview with Biggs on the Conservative Circus radio show, where he was questioned about eating a taco from a food truck on camera. Biggs humorously declined, citing his “problem eating tacos” as “half of it ends up down my shirt.”
Governor Hobbs seized the moment by posting a video to her personal account on X, where she listened to Biggs’ remarks and then confidently took a bite of a taco herself. This move was seen as a playful dig at Biggs, who she claims supports tariffs affecting taco truck operators.
The lighthearted exchange quickly turned serious when reporters asked Hobbs if she would be willing to debate Biggs on political matters. Her response sharply pivoted, questioning Biggs’ commitment to accepting election results. “Andy Biggs won’t commit to accepting the results of the election,” she retorted. “Why don’t you ask him that?”
When asked, Biggs responded to Capitol Media Services affirmatively, “Of course, I will accept the results of the election, and I hope that means she’s going to debate me now.”
Biggs’ assurance marks a shift from his previous stance as a prominent 2020 election denier, where he challenged the results and even voted to overturn them. However, he expressed confidence in the upcoming election’s fairness, citing Republican Justin Heap’s role as Maricopa County recorder.
Governor Hobbs, however, has a history of avoiding debates. In her 2022 gubernatorial campaign, she declined to debate Democratic primary opponent Marco Lopez and GOP nominee Kari Lake, the latter whom her campaign accused of turning debates into a spectacle of interruptions and name-calling.
As the campaign season unfolds, Hobbs remains non-committal about future debates, emphasizing that it’s too early to discuss them. “That’s far away,” she commented, noting that Biggs must first succeed in his primary against fellow Republican David Schweikert. Hobbs’ campaign communications chief, Michael Beyer, echoed this sentiment, suggesting Biggs focus on his “messy and chaotic primary first.”
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