Grab your flak jackets, Arizona. The long-awaited firefight between Kari Lake and Ruben Gallego is upon us.

As showdowns go, tonight’s Citizens Clean Elections Commission debate could be epic.

Think Rocky Balboa vs. Ivan Drago.

Harry Potter vs. Voldemort.

Luke Skywalker vs. Darth Vader.

Which is which, of course, depends upon where you stand on the political spectrum.

But for those voters in the middle, tonight’s debate could be — should be — must-see TV.

The 6 p.m. debate is Arizona’s one and only chance to see the two Senate candidates, side by side — just as early voting gets under way.

Me? I’d like see Lake talk about how her Christian faith informs her confrontational style of ripping to shreds anyone who rankles her.

Lake's interview is a win:For Ruben Gallego

I’d like to know if Ruben Gallego’s makeover from proud progressive to kumbaya moderate will hold if he’s elected.

And I’d like to see both candidates answer a few questions that might help undecided Arizona voters make their choice.

For example:

To Gallego: In........

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