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Flake Argues ‘Nobody Ought To Support’ The Wall
The Daily Caller ^ | September 3, 2017 | Jack Crowe

Posted on 09/03/2017 11:26:21 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona disparaged President Donald Trump’s promise to erect a physical border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, arguing “nobody ought to support” the idea.

“Obviously all of us believe in border security. It depends what he means by the wall and we still really haven’t seen what he means by the wall,” Flake said on CNN’s State of the Union. “If that’s a metaphor for border security we can support that but if he’s talking about a solitary, brick and mortar two thousand mile edifice on the border, then no, nobody ought to support that.”

Immigration has played a key role in Trump’s recent attacks on Flake. Trump has repeatedly called the Arizona conservative “weak” on border security and has expressed public support for his primary challenger Dr. Kelli Ward.

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Flake addressed Trump’s vocal criticisms, defending his attacks on much of the President’s agenda as his duty to the people of Arizona.

“The people in Arizona tend to elect independent-minded, principled senators: Barry Goldwater, John McCain. I think the voters here expect me to have my own franchise, to represent them, not be a rubber stamp for the president, so I’m quite comfortable being where I am.”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection acting deputy commissioner Ronald Vitiello said this week that construction will begin on four prototypes for the border wall in the coming weeks.


TOPICS: Arizona; Campaign News; Issues; U.S. Senate
KEYWORDS: aliens; borders; flake; immigration; trump
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To: Maceman

Probably.

I certainly do.

But why should he lock the door to his house while at the same time demanding we leave the “door” to our country wide open?


41 posted on 09/03/2017 11:55:10 AM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Flake just keeps making things worse for himself.

Build the wall. MAGA.


42 posted on 09/03/2017 11:59:04 AM PDT by Innovative ("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Keep talking, Flake, you treacherous POS. Your job is history, you’re going to get the he @ss-kicking if your life in 2018.

Better polish up on your WalMart night-stocker skills.


43 posted on 09/03/2017 12:04:57 PM PDT by RooRoobird20 ("Democrats haven't been this angry since Republicans freed the slaves.")
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Close:

https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2017/08/24/is-senator-flake-a-stalking-horse-for-president-pence/


44 posted on 09/03/2017 12:06:25 PM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Then nobody should support corn Flake.


45 posted on 09/03/2017 12:09:34 PM PDT by amnestynone (We are asked by people who do not tolerate us to tolerate the intolerable in the name of tolerance.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

What is this guy’s problem? Who has him by the shirt hairs???


46 posted on 09/03/2017 12:11:17 PM PDT by gov_bean_ counter
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

One thing I will always give Trump credit for: he exposed that the GOPe was never serious at all about border security.


47 posted on 09/03/2017 12:11:34 PM PDT by ksm1
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Jeff.

And say hello to...

...Kelli, Kelli, Kelli, Kelli,

48 posted on 09/03/2017 12:18:03 PM PDT by TigersEye (0bama. The Legacy is a lie. The lie is the Legacy.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Dear Senator Flake, sometimes a Wall is just a Wall.

Communists and Tyrants erect Walls to keep people IN.

Sovereign Nations (and Welfare States) erect Walls to keep people OUT.

Well, they should anyway. #;^)


49 posted on 09/03/2017 12:18:58 PM PDT by Kickass Conservative (The way Liberals carry on about Deportation, you would think "Mexico" was Spanish for "Auschwitz".)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Nobody DOES support the wall! Nobody thinks it’s fair to make Mexico pay for the wall! That’s why I’m in support of Nobody and will work hard to ensure that Nobody occupies Flake’s seat in the Senate.


50 posted on 09/03/2017 12:24:21 PM PDT by davius (You can roll manure in powdered sugar but that don't make it a jelly doughnut.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
I forgot one little thing.

Senator Flake, I will personally donate my time and money to drive to your Home in AZ to help you remove ALL the Exterior Doors, take down any Fencing surrounding your property and paint a 4’ by 8’ Sign to place in your front yard that says “Bienvenidos, Mi Case Es Su Casa”.

Just FReepmail me and I'll be on my way.

51 posted on 09/03/2017 12:24:29 PM PDT by Kickass Conservative (The way Liberals carry on about Deportation, you would think "Mexico" was Spanish for "Auschwitz".)
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To: aquila48

My wife and I moved to Arizona about five years ago. We supported Dr. Kelli Ward in her primary run in 2016 and we plan to support but also actively campaign for her and show Flake what independent minded Arizonans really want.

A Flakeless Border with a Wall.


52 posted on 09/03/2017 12:32:24 PM PDT by KC Burke (If all the world is a stage, I would like to request my lighting be adjusted.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

OK Arizona. You’ve foisted McCain and Flake on us for too long now. Pull you heads out of your asses, already.


53 posted on 09/03/2017 12:33:24 PM PDT by 60Gunner (The price of apathy towards public affairs is to be ruled by evil men. - Plato)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

is Flake his real name??? or just a “stage name” or what?

it is SOOOOOOOOOOO appropriate for him, it almost has to be a ‘stage name’....because how could his Dad have known the kid would turn out such a confused...flake??


54 posted on 09/03/2017 12:35:12 PM PDT by faithhopecharity ("Politicans are not born, they're excreted." -- Marcus Tillius Cicero)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

We have been praying for the outing of the anti “make America great again” crowd. Another one from AZ has just declared himself one for all to see and hear. It will take the Hand of God to clean up this mess. . .only if we and our leaders continue to seek His wisdom and direction.


55 posted on 09/03/2017 12:35:58 PM PDT by Maudeen (This world is not my home.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

According to Flake we don’t need a solid 2000 mile wall.Hell!I’ll agree with that.Just make a 2000 mile mine field 5 miles wide. That would slow things down and not ruin the view.That is until the first mine detonate the perp tripping it.


56 posted on 09/03/2017 12:36:20 PM PDT by puppypusher ( The World is going to the dogs.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Arizona is not doing the nation any favors sending McCain and Flake to the Senate.


57 posted on 09/03/2017 12:38:24 PM PDT by AnotherUnixGeek
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

This is a truly stupid man who will eventually be booted from office. There are no crossover voters in Arizona, so Turtle man can’t Cochran into the winner’s circle.


58 posted on 09/03/2017 12:38:53 PM PDT by jmaroneps37 (Conservatism is truth. Liberalism is lies.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

This is a truly stupid man who will eventually be booted from office. There are no crossover voters in Arizona, so Turtle man can’t Cochran into the winner’s circle.


59 posted on 09/03/2017 12:38:53 PM PDT by jmaroneps37 (Conservatism is truth. Liberalism is lies.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

This crooked nose creep is a smartass because he knows RATs will vote for him in a primary.


60 posted on 09/03/2017 12:40:07 PM PDT by dforest
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