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DeminPennswoods

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23. Flake is clearly wrestling with himself

Reply to JudyM (Original post)

Tue Oct 2, 2018, 03:08 PM

Oct 2018

I think he does want to have the moral courage of his convictions. Right now, he needs more encouragement to do the right thing. Think of it as his "Grinch's heart grew 2 sizes that day" moment.

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Flake concerned by Kavanaugh's 'partisan' interactions at Senate hearing [View all] JudyM Oct 2018 OP

Do you think Flake will be a no vote? oberliner Oct 2018 #1

His comment yesterday suggests he feels more free to vote No than he would if he were trying to JudyM Oct 2018 #10

Harris is worried...that is why she said to call and protest NOW! BigmanPigman Oct 2018 #19

THIS zentrum Oct 2018 #22

(202)224-3121. Call as many as you can each day! RESIST! PLEASE CALL NOW. riversedge Oct 2018 #26

This is sounding good. honest.abe Oct 2018 #2

Ah, very troubled! bearsfootball516 Oct 2018 #3

He's really milking this Hamlet act. violetpastille Oct 2018 #13

He's asking for money from the Koch brothers Beakybird Oct 2018 #4

Call him. CrispyQ Oct 2018 #5

Great stuff, CrispyQ. "Chance to retire with some integrity intact" JudyM Oct 2018 #17

Thank you for calling! BigmanPigman Oct 2018 #20

hey, jeffie--grow a spine, please??? niyad Oct 2018 #6

When I caught Flake after the event to ask if this meant he wouldn't vote to confirm, he appeared... demmiblue Oct 2018 #7

Jeff Flake is a crisis actor RhodeIslandOne Oct 2018 #14

He also said that Kavanaugh lied during his hearing that would be... PearliePoo2 Oct 2018 #8

Until he comes out and announces he's a "no", he's nothing but a lame concern troll. catbyte Oct 2018 #9

As long as he demurs, he has power and attention marylandblue Oct 2018 #11

His history of being a white-wing operative along with his remarks about the Clinton's, a brewens Oct 2018 #12

Partisan, disrespectful, belligerent TryLogic Oct 2018 #15

Concerned? JFC, Kavanaugh's spewing partisan hatred should be disqualifying!!! Freethinker65 Oct 2018 #16

Jeff Flake on Kavanaugh's 'Sharp and Partisan' Temperament: 'We Can't Have This on the Court' SunSeeker Oct 2018 #18

I pray he has the courage to vote NO Power 2 the People Oct 2018 #21

Flake is clearly wrestling with himself DeminPennswoods Oct 2018 #23

Is that going to make a difference in his vote? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 2018 #24

Kick ck4829 Oct 2018 #25