Governor Ducey Statement On Senator Jeff Flake’s 2018 Retirement
PHOENIX — “I want to thank Jeff Flake for representing Arizona in the House and Senate for nearly two decades. Jeff was a voice for fiscal responsibility at the federal level before it was popular, and effectively ended the practice of earmarks. I’ve appreciated his friendship, professionalism and intellect on policy issues impacting Arizona. I wish all the best for Jeff, Cheryl and their whole family.”
Statement From The AZGOP: Thank You Senator Flake
PHOENIX — Arizona Republican Party Chairman Jonathan Lines today released the following statement thanking Senator Jeff Flake for his service to Arizona:
“Sen. Jeff Flake’s love of Arizona is obvious whether you’ve known him for decades or for five minutes,” AZGOP Chairman Jonathan Lines said. “He is a tried and true Arizonan who has served our state honorably for more than 18 years. He has worked his hardest to make this state a better place for all Arizonans. The Arizona Republican Party thanks him for his service and looks forward to working with him through the end of his term.”
SLF President and CEO Steven Law’s Statement on Flake’s Retirement
WASHINGTON, DC – Senate Leadership Fund President and CEO Steven Law today released the following statement in response to Senator Jeff Flake announcing he will not seek re-election.
“Sen. Jeff Flake will be remembered for a distinguished and impactful career in Congress, as well as his independent streak and genial manner.
“The one political upshot of Sen. Flake’s decision today is that Steve Bannon’s hand-picked candidate, conspiracy-theorist Kelli Ward, will not be the Republican nominee for this Senate seat in 2018.”
