Former Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake has joined the list of Republicans endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for the offices of president and vice president.
In a video message uploaded to social media, Flake started by saying he wants to back a candidate who believes the United States is a great country and believes that best days lie ahead.
The former Arizona senator also recognizes that there may be differences on the political aisle.
I’ll be supporting Kamala Harris for President and Tim Walz for Vice President.
— Jeff Flake (@JeffFlake) September 29, 2024
I’ve served with Kamala in the U.S Senate. I’ve also served with Tim in the House of Representatives.
I know them. I know first of hand of their fine character and love of country.
I would… pic.twitter.com/xn0OM4rcqk
“I believe that we don't have to agree on every issue or policy, but that we should use the political process created by our founders to debate and to persuade, not disparage or demonize," he said.
During an appearance on ABC’s “This Week,” Flake explained why he’s not backing Trump.
“It’s difficult to support a candidate who, having lost an election, tries to use the powers of the presidency to overturn that election. That is anything but respect for the rule of law so I know that a lot of conservative Republicans feel the way I do that you just can’t support a candidate like that," he said.
Flake also encouraged other Republicans to support Harris and Walz. He also said “there is nothing more conservative than putting country over party.”
Other prominent Arizona Republican officials who have endorsed Harris include Mesa Mayor John Giles and son of Arizona Sen. John McCain, Jim McCain.
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