[–] 14141099? 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago
Exactly this. I think it's why Flake played ball with the Republicans (and why he's resigning). He's not /our guy/ but he definitely knew what he was doing, and he was the best one to do it because the Dems could easily believe he might side with them.
[–] 14142244? 0 points 9 points 9 points (+9|-0) ago
You're absolutely right they will affirm the vote. One has to remember - many democrats remained democrats because they all thought Hillary would win. That old bitch didn't and now that trump has won and has the house and senate, if Brett is appointed (which he will be) then you'll see people switch republican.
[–] 14139358? 0 points 41 points 41 points (+41|-0) ago
I think his fake deal was necessary for a quorum. The bylaws say you only need 2 minority members, and they still had 5 after 4 had walked out. But I wonder if there is more to it or if more Democrats would have walked out as they started counting the quorum. So Flake came up with this fake deal, Democrats sat and were counted, then Grassley announced a vote on the original measure! LOL Bait and switch!
[–] 14138312? 0 points 32 points 32 points (+32|-0) ago
Yeah I thought the same. They got the 11-10 recommendation vote. But they ran out of time on the "with conditions" vote. So Flake is either an idiot turncoat, or absolutely brilliant if he was watching his watch. Great move by Grassley to shut it down however.
[–] 14141030? 0 points 10 points 10 points (+10|-0) ago
Not Flake!!! He's a Q/Trump pawn. He isn't retiring by choice. Think leverage and actors playing parts to keep their evil deeds unknown.
[–] 14141360? 0 points 7 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago
He is controlled by the white hats now. Seems that is what Q had referred to these rep. resigning.
[–] 14138731? 0 points 11 points 11 points (+11|-0) ago
Given that he was No Names guy I'm leaning turn traitor
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I still dont trust him
[–] 14138802? 0 points 12 points 12 points (+12|-0) ago
Here is where the Republicans screwed up. They should have had a Graham on one side of Flake, and Cruz on the other and not let him leave the room on the last break. They knew Flake was vulnerable and he should have not been allowed anywhere Dems.