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[–] 14138802? 0 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.

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[–] 14140646? [S] 0 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago 

If Flake didn't do what he did, they would have argued until the very end and nothing would have been done.

By securing the vote when they did, they were able to end it and cite the 2 hour rule.