Posted on 12/26/2017 9:50:39 AM PST by Kaslin
Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) is still acting like a thorn in President Trump's side - even on Christmas weekend. Speaking to ABC's "This Week," Flake condemned the president's rallies as bastions of resentment.
"When you look at some of the audiences cheering for Republicans, sometimes, you look out there and you say, 'those are the spasms of a dying party,' " Flake said on ABC's "This Week."
"When you look at the lack of diversity, sometimes, and it depends on where you are, obviously, but by and large, we're appealing to older white men and there are just a limited number of them, and anger and resentment are not a governing philosophy," he continued. (The Hill)
The hostility between Flake and Trump started when we learned of Flake's "secret" book, "Conscience of a Conservative: A Rejection of Destructive Politics and a Return to Principle," in which he trashed Trump's agenda. The 45th president had a major hand in "compromising" the Republican Party's morals, the politician/author suggested. After the discovery, Trump mocked the senator at a rally in Phoenix.
Since then, Flake has continued to distance himself from the president, most recently refusing to support Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore in the special election race to replace Jeff Sessions. Moore denied the sexual assault allegations against him heading into Election Day, but the whole scandal encouraged Democrats to head to the polls in droves and elect Doug Jones, the first Democrat to a Senate seat in Alabama for 25 years. Many top Republicans urged Moore to drop out of the race, but Flake was so opposed to Moore's candidacy that he went so far as to donate to Jones's campaign.
Even with Moore's defeat, he will continue to be a "stain" on the GOP, Flake said Sunday.
He was happy to show his followers that he received a "Decency Wins" mug from a fan this weekend for his rebellion against the president. He tweeted those same two words on December 12, the day Moore lost.
This mug was left at my door today. Thank you. What a thoughtful Christmas gift. #DecencyWins pic.twitter.com/htj7PrLnbj— Jeff Flake (@JeffFlake) December 24, 2017
I don’t recall saying “thank you.”
Jeff comes from a long line of flakes.
Delusional moron, 18% approval rating in Arizona, LMAO!!
Dear Saint Jeffy: President Trump kicked your snarky arrogant @ss clear off the map, and your political career IS OVER.
S*cks to be you!
My question would be, is he running on the rat 🐀 ticket? He is definitely appropriately named. What a king size pile of “something” he is.
I don't require thanks. I'm happy to help.
Not only does this creep act like the worst kind of democrat, he looks so much like a Kennedy to me. I see it every time I see his ugly mug.
It sure is comforting knowing that you are here to watch every word and correct as necessary. Do you do spelling as well as grammar?
So essential, and I’ll bet it keeps you busy.
Anger gets things done. To be angry at the Flake drivel is to be normal.
Unfortunately, I’ve never been to a Trump rally, but from what I’ve seen on t.v. and the ‘net, they look like happy, exuberant, positive events.
And yes, Flake is perfectly named. Certainly on the wrong side of history.
When was the last time aConservative media outlet had a sit down interview with this Flake clown? Exactly. Arizona, please wake up and elect some decent people to represent you.
I’ll probably get a smack-down for this but I just had to say, there is no reason to be mean to Windflier, Miss Lemon. Borders on abuse. He was just being polite.
Thank you, friend. I really am just trying to help. Unfortunately, some people take it the wrong way.
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Flake is full of sh*t.
Accurate.
You are very welcome. :)
It is easy to take things the wrong way on the Internet; we just don't have the facial cues, etc.
Happy New Year, FRiend! :)
I’m far from being an expert, buy I’ve always had above average facility with the language. Even so, fellow Freepers have helped me improve my skills over the years, by providing helpful corrections. I’ve been grateful for that help, each and every time.
Happy New Year, friend!
Polite? Indeed? Do you find it polite to correct another adult? I wouldn’t dream of being so presumptuous.
Yup.
Our rallies ARE full of anger and resentment - at RINO POSs like you, Flake. Our mission in the next couple years is to remove you and your like-minded buttbuddies from any position of authority, law-making ability, and employment.
In fact, it’s not just a mission; It’s a Movement.
A Counter-revolution, actually.
Flake: Trump Rallies are Full of ‘Anger and Resentment’
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