WASHINGTON – "My simple test for all of us: What if President Barack Obama had engaged in precisely the same behavior?" former Republicanasked his Senate GOP colleagues in a passionate Washington Post op-ed Friday, regarding President Donald Trump's upcoming Senate impeachment trial.
Flake said Republicans could either"reasonably conclude" whether Trump's"actions warrant his removal" or they do"not rise to the constitutional standard required for removal." "But what is indefensible is echoing House Republicans who say that the president has not done anything wrong. He has," Flake continued.
Jeff Flake was weak in Congress. Now he tries to be relevant? Too little too late
Where was all this spinal fortitude in the Kavanaugh hearings?
Such courage. Where was he when America needed him?
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Flake is a jerk, dems in congress are corrupt
The racist GOPutin Party would have tried to remove him. They are bigots and hypocrites.
Dear USATODAY most Americans are keenly aware of what Jeff Flake stands for. Please remind everyone in the swamp that is what elections are for. Congress has forgotten they represent us.
BorrelliGerlach He reminds me of a turtle, always a day late
Profiles in Courage-Now-that-My-Political-Career-Is-Over.
They would be having fits and asking for his resignation, force him to resign, going crazy. They gave him holy hell, used racists comments, showed no respect. What they have now, is garbage. YAHOO
JeffFlake, we peasants recall history. Here is the video of Obama caught on a hot mic begging Russia for re-election help in 2012 in exchange for Obama's 'flexibility' on missile defense. Jeff, what did you do about this in 2012? KeepAmericaGreat
No attention needed.
Too late. The republicans are irredeemable.
And so are Dems!!! We’ll see who the people believe in November. Jeff Flake is no Republican.
ANOTHER TRUMP HATER, LOOKING FOR 15 MORE MINUTES
He's not fit to chastise anyone after voting for Kavanaugh.
What’s next, a piece from wormy Bob Corker that is supposed to be relevant?
If Obama did what Trump did, there would be so much rage on the Republican side that we might have had a civil war. Thank you BarackObama for your professionalism. There is so much more hate today in the ignorant population. That’s Trumps legacy.
You have to do what is right. It's not just him its for our future also. If they let him get away with this what does that mean for our future here in America. Impeach Trump is the right thing to do. He's done well but you can't go against our laws to get away with anything.
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Happy to see JeffFlake speaking out. Only why didn’t he do so when he had the power to make a difference? Jeff Flake private citizen doesn’t have as much punch as Sen Jeff Flake. If he’d had the courage then, maybe he may have inspired a few of his GOP colleagues to do the same.
Crazy to think that Senator Sinema is more dependable than you ever were.
Sorry Flake you left the party a long time ago and no coming back.
Too late. Would have been better to tell the truth before he ceded all his power. Flake flakes on America. KingLear
Mr. Flake everyone knows exactly what they would have done in a micro second!
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What a silly question they would vote to remove him from office it's always been about politics and political power Trump has done nothing any other politician with power does they're all out benefit themselves their family and supporters
If JeffFlake could stretch how much he actually cared about his party it wouldn't go past his finger and we all know how the 'pull my finger' joke ends. He is full of hot air and is a traitor to his party. WalkAway
It’s cool Jeff. No one asked you.
Who cares what he thinks?
Captain irrelevant
Amen
JeffFlake is irrelevant just as he was when he was in Congress.
I regret that I have but two middle fingers to give to this
he is the only honest politician in US yet his GOP senators r hiding behindTrump
Jeff Flake?!? Get back to me when you find somebody with some credibility ‘cuz this ain’t it.
Jeff is a real one. I remember when he condemned Trump's comments toward the Unite the Right rally.
Narrator: not a soul read the op ed.
Once upon a time it was Barack Obama and he got away with high crimes and treason and let us never forget corruption.
Why did you vote for Kavanaugh?
Why you would print anything this loser said? It is Friday so the Intern must be in charge.
Question is why do we bring Obama ? I mean it's a stupid AMERICa lol
Says the person who just talked but voted opposite.
Nah, both parties are dead. And some of us are delighted.