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Jeff Flake won’t rule out taking on Trump in 2020 primary
New York Post ^
| October 24, 2017
| Danika Fears
Posted on 10/24/2017 5:43:35 PM PDT by Cheerio
GOP Sen. Jeff Flake isn’t ruling out a primary challenge to President Trump in 2020.
“I won’t go there. That’s a long time away,” the Arizona senator told CNN, when asked if he or another Republican should oppose Trump in the next election. “It’s early. Time will take care of itself.”
Flake announced that he would not be seeking re-election on Tuesday in an emotional speech that sharply criticized Trump and his leadership.
After the speech, he told CNN that Republicans like himself, who are willing to criticize the president, have a “narrow path” to election.
“I would have to run a campaign that I couldn’t be proud of,” he said. “And I chose not do that.”
Flake, who said he believes the president is setting a bad example for children, called out Trump for tweeting at foreign leaders and referring to Democrats as “losers or clowns.”
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; Politics/Elections; US: Arizona
KEYWORDS: 2020; 2020gopprimary; flake; flakeyflake; mormoncultist; trump; trump2020
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IF the election occurred this Nov Flaky Flake wouldn't stand a chance. We in AZ are thanking the Lord that our prayers have been answered.
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posted on
10/24/2017 5:43:35 PM PDT
by
Cheerio
To: Cheerio
Just preening and puffing.
To: Cheerio
He’s got to be joking. Got to be. Just...sheesh.
To: Cheerio
Jeff Flake: Trump broke me.
To: Cheerio
Think he'll get as many delegates as Jeb?
Or out-poll Egg McMuffin?
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posted on
10/24/2017 5:46:27 PM PDT
by
grey_whiskers
(The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
To: Cheerio
Only in NeverTrumper land is being so unpopular you have to drop out of your Senate race considered a qualification to run for the Presidency in 2020...
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posted on
10/24/2017 5:46:55 PM PDT
by
apillar
To: Cheerio
Can’t get re-elected in his own district (why else drop out?), but he can defeat Trump.
Wow, the stupid is strong with this one.
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posted on
10/24/2017 5:48:25 PM PDT
by
DoughtyOne
(Rush Limbaugh: 45% of California families speak a foreign language at home. Oth src: full U.S. 21%)
To: Cheerio
To: Cheerio
It seems the people in Arizona are idiots
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posted on
10/24/2017 5:49:05 PM PDT
by
FatherofFive
(Islam is EVIL and needs to be eradicated)
To: Cheerio
ROFL!!! If CornFlake can’t run for Senator for his own State how does he think he can run for POTUS???
What an idiot!!!
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posted on
10/24/2017 5:49:06 PM PDT
by
HarleyLady27
( "The Force Awakens!!!"...Trump and Pence: MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!)
To: Cheerio
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posted on
10/24/2017 5:49:14 PM PDT
by
Lazamataz
(The "news" networks and papers are bitter, dangerous enemies of the American people.)
To: Cheerio
Flake is living in lala land, but nothing has changed.
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posted on
10/24/2017 5:49:19 PM PDT
by
jazusamo
(Have YOU Donated to Keep Free Republic Up and Running?)
To: Cheerio
Flake knows he couldn’t even come close to winning the ‘18 AZ GOP primary, which is why he just quit.
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posted on
10/24/2017 5:49:30 PM PDT
by
Mr. Mojo
To: Cheerio
“Wouldn’t rule it out” is media speak for “we asked him a ridiculous question and he wouldn’t bite”.
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posted on
10/24/2017 5:49:34 PM PDT
by
jdsteel
(Give me freedom not more government)
To: Cheerio
Megyn Kelly: “Look! Everyone loves me now!”
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posted on
10/24/2017 5:50:03 PM PDT
by
mrsmith
(Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
To: grey_whiskers
He was doomed in the AZ Senate primary yet he thinks he’d have a prayer getting the GOP POTUS shot? Wow talk about self delusion.
To: Cheerio
democrats and liberals are the only people who think Flake could run for President. He would not stand a chance. There is a reason he is not running for re-election, he would lose and lose big time. He is not liked very much in AZ.
To: Cheerio
democrats and liberals are the only people who think Flake could run for President. He would not stand a chance. There is a reason he is not running for re-election, he would lose and lose big time. He is not liked very much in AZ.
To: DoughtyOne
“Can’t get re-elected in his own district (why else drop out?), but he can defeat Trump.
Wow, the stupid is strong with this one.”
No kidding.
These people are beyond belief.
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posted on
10/24/2017 5:50:54 PM PDT
by
JPJones
(Who is FOR tariffs? George Washington, Ronald Reagan and Me.)
To: Pearls Before Swine
Hey FLAKE. You are a LOSER, CLOWN. WANNABE, A NOTHING. TAKE A
HIKE PUNK.
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posted on
10/24/2017 5:51:28 PM PDT
by
Lumper20
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