Former Republican Senator Jeff Flake Puts Country Over Party and Endorses the Harris/Walz Ticket

Another day.

Another prominent Arizona Republican endorses the Harris/Walz ticket.

For the second time in two Presidential election cycles, former Arizona Senator and Representative Jeff Flake has put country over party and endorsed the Democratic ticket.

Basing his endorsement on character and knowing the two nominees and their love of the country, Flake said in a statement posted on social media:

“I’m a conservative Republican who had the honor to serve my home state of Arizona in the United States House of Representatives and Senate for nearly two decades. I believe that America is a great country. I believe that our best days lie ahead. I want to support a candidate for President who believes the same. I believe that we don’t have to agree on every issue or policy, but that we should use the political process created by our Founders to debate and persuade, not disparage and demonize. I want to support a candidate who understands that political opponents are our fellow citizens – the “loyal opposition” as our parties once knew each other – not the enemy. Having spent the past three years overseas as a U.S. Ambassador, I’ve seen up close that we have very real enemies abroad. We also have vital and indispensable allies. I want to support a Presidential candidate who understands and appreciates the difference. I want to support a Presidential candidate who understands and appreciates the difference. I believe in our Constitutional system and in the rule of law, and I want to support a candidate who respects the will of the voters and would never attempt to use the powers of the Presidency to overturn an election after having been turned out by the voters. Finally, I want to support a Presidential candidate who seeks to unite our country rather than one who divides us; one who represents the ideals of a new generation of leadership based not on grievances of the past, but hope for the future. **For all of these reasons, I’ll be supporting Kamala Harris for President and Tim Walz for Vice President.** I’ve served with Kamala in the U.S. Senate. I’ve also served with Tim in the House of Representatives. I know them. I know firsthand of their fine character and love of country. I would encourage all Republicans who feel this way to do the same. After all, in times like these, there is nothing more conservative than putting country over party.”

AZ Central also posted a video version of his endorsement. Please click here to view.

It is getting to the point that the only Arizona “Republicans” that are endorsing Mr. Trump are White Nationalist Reactionary Fanatics like Wendy Rogers and Vince Leach who think the Hand Maids Tale and Project 2025 are guidebooks to creating a Fascist American Nightmare Society.

Arizona will be a tight race again in 2020.

Margins will be thin and prevailing in Maricopa County will be key.

Senator Flakes’s endorsement, like the 120 other prominent Republicans for Harris in the Grand Canyon State like Mesa Mayor John Giles and other former members of the Arizona State Legislature may help make the difference in the East Valley of Maricopa County and determine if Arizona goes blue or red on November 5.