Rep. Jeff Flake

Republican  •  6th District, Arizona  •  6th Term  •  Sworn In 2001
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06/01/12
Rising Anti-Compromise Republicans Set to Reshape Senate

Representative Jeff Flake, backed by the anti-tax Club for Growth, leads competitor Wil Cardon 42 percent to 20 percent, and he also has a 13-point edge over the Democratic contender, Richard Carmona, according to a May 17-20 Public Policy Polling survey.

Source: Bloomberg
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06/01/12
Arizona: Cardon TV Ad Uses Questionable Image

...investor Wil Cardon’s Senate campaign essentially conceded today that it used a misleading image of GOP primary opponent Rep. Jeff Flake in its latest television advertisement. In the spot, Flake is pictured standing with President Barack Obama at wha

Source: Roll Call
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06/01/12
Arizona: New Wil Cardon Television Ad Hits Jeff Flake on Immigration

...estate investor Wil Cardon has launched a television ad that criticizes his opponent in the Senate Republican primary, Rep. Jeff Flake, on immigration. The spot began airing today in the Tucson market, according to the Campaign Media Analysis Group. It

Source: Roll Call
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05/31/12
House orders solid base line on border

...control on the border, it’s no wonder Congress has to force them to come up with an approved plan to achieve it,” said Rep. Jeff Flake, an Arizona Republican who used to call for legalization but now says it must be put off while the country focuses

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05/31/12
Border hawk Jeff Flake once liked comprehensive immigration reform

...how Republicans used to support comprehensive immigration reform? They hope you don’t. Especially Republican Rep. Jeff Flake, who yearns to become Arizona’s newest senator after Sen. Jon Kyl retires. Former Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona will m

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05/30/12
Arizona congressman applauds new border security act

Arizona Congressman Jeff Flake is applauding the Wednesday passage of the Secure Border Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. "What we're trying to do is force the Obama administration to go back to having a definition of what a secure border looks ...

Source: KTAR.com
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05/30/12
House orders solid base line on border

“Given that the Obama administration has given up reporting the level of operational control on the border, it’s no wonder Congress has to force them to come up with an approved plan to achieve it,” said Rep. Jeff Flake, an Arizona ...

Source: Washington Times
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05/30/12
Arizona congressman applauds new border security act

Arizona Congressman Jeff Flake is applauding the Wednesday passage of the Secure Border Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. "What we're trying to do is force the Obama administration to go back to having a definition of what a secure border looks ...

Source: KTAR.com
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05/30/12
Cardon hits Flake on travel in second Ariz. Senate ad

Arizona GOP Senate candidate Wil Cardon is out with a new ad in an already nasty primary race, this time hitting opponent Jeff Flake on his international travel. "Flake travels the world on the taxpayer's dime, more than any Arizona congressman," the ad's

Source: Politico.com
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05/30/12
Arizona seeks air-quality rule change

...law ensures each city, town and county documents whether they are in compliance with EPA standards. Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake has introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives intended to help states prove more efficiently and effectively

Source: Junk Science
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05/29/12
Arizona congressman applauds new border security act

Arizona Congressman Jeff Flake is applauding the Wednesday passage of the Secure Border Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. "What we're trying to do is force the Obama administration to go back to having a definition of what a secure border looks ...

Source: KTAR.com
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05/29/12
Wisconsin recall: Scott Walker enters final week with edge

Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) and his Senate primary opponent tussle over campaign finance allegations. Meanwhile, Heinrich is going up with a radio ad in Navajo country that plays up his work on the Health Care Improvement Act and legislation that helps ...

Source: Washington Post
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05/29/12
Arizona seeks air-quality rule change

...law ensures each city, town and county documents whether they are in compliance with EPA standards. Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake has introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives intended to help states prove more efficiently and effectively

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05/29/12
Quayle, Schweikert taking low road in campaign

...are taking center stage in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. Businessman Wil Cardon is attacking front-runner Rep. Jeff Flake’s record, which Flake is quick to defend. Both candidates talk about the priorities they would advance if they’re ele

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05/27/12
House Republican experiences are negatives for Senate hopefuls

In Arizona, Representative Jeff Flake, largely viewed as a conservative outsider in the House, is being slapped with the insider label by his tea party-inspired opponent. Chris LaCivita, a Republican strategist said, "Washington experience or experience in

Source: Examiner
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05/27/12
Arizona Senate Races: Did you see the Wil Cardon attack ad against Jeff Flake?

In any event … it’s still entertaining to watch these two go at it against each other. From Wil Cardone: Phoenix, Arizona – Congressman Jeff Flake has traveled the world and enjoyed lavish vacations thanks to his Washington special ...

Source: Tucson Citizen
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05/27/12
House experience hinders some Senate hopefuls

Chris Shays. And in Arizona, Rep. Jeff Flake, largely viewed as a conservative outsider in the House, is being slapped with the insider label by his tea party-inspired opponent. Some House Democrats looking to make the leap are dealing with the ...

Source: Tulsa World
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05/27/12
Flake seeks legislation on water for Tombstone

BISBEE — Last week, Congressman Jeff Flake, who represents Arizona’s Sixth District and is a candidate for the U.S. Senate, introduced the Emergency Water Supply Restoration Act in an effort to spotlight the City of Tombstone’s current ...

Source: Sierra Vista Herald
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05/27/12
House experience hinders some Senate hopefuls

...2010 Senate race, is getting traction with party activists as an outsider opposite former Rep. Chris Shays. And in Arizona, Rep. Jeff Flake, largely viewed as a conservative outsider in the House, is being slapped with the insider label by his tea party

Source: Tulsa World
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05/27/12
Associated Press Eds: Updates with examples

Chris Shays. And in Arizona, Rep. Jeff Flake, largely viewed as a conservative outsider in the House, is being slapped with the insider label by his tea party-inspired opponent. Some House Democrats looking to make the leap are dealing with the same stigma

Source: Mount Airy News
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05/26/12
House experience a minus for some Senate hopefuls

...Senate race, is getting traction with party activists as an outsider opposite former Rep. Chris Shays. And in Arizona, Rep. Jeff Flake, largely viewed as a conservative outsider in the House, is being slapped with the insider label by his tea party-insp

Source: FOX News
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05/26/12
House experience a minus for some Senate hopefuls

...race, is getting traction with party activists as an outsider opposite former Rep. Chris Shays. And in Arizona, Rep. Jeff Flake, largely viewed as a conservative outsider in the House, is being slapped with the insider label by his tea party-inspired op

Source: KHOU.com
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05/26/12
House experience a minus for some Senate hopefuls

...race, is getting traction with party activists as an outsider opposite former Rep. Chris Shays. And in Arizona, Rep. Jeff Flake, largely viewed as a conservative outsider in the House, is being slapped with the insider label by his tea party-inspired op

Source: Omaha.com
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05/25/12
House experience a minus for some Senate hopefuls

Chris Shays. And in Arizona, Rep. Jeff Flake, largely viewed as a conservative outsider in the House, is being slapped with the insider label by his tea party-inspired opponent. Some House Democrats looking to make the leap are dealing with the same stigma

Source: msnbc.com
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05/25/12
Texas Senate race: another test for GOP establishment

Tommy Thompson, and in Arizona, where six-term Rep. Jeff Flake is being challenged by Wil Cardon, who also casts himself as a tea party candidate. Cruz is drawing comparisons between Texas and Indiana, where state Treasurer Richard Mourdock ...

Source: FOX News
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05/25/12
Arizone is close to home for Romney

His donations have gone to Rep. Jeff Flake and his opponent, Wil Cardon. Both are trying to replace retiring Sen. Jon Kyl. So why the dual donations? Flake endorsed Romney early and has been a good surrogate for him, while Cardon's dad is Romney's second c

Source: Thehill.com
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05/25/12
Arizona Senate race has personal ties for Mitt Romney

...as well. Romney, who hasn’t donated his personal funds to candidates in any other Senate race so far this cycle, donated to Rep. Jeff Flake (Ariz.), the GOP front-runner to replace retiring Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.). Flake has been a prominent surrogate

Source: The Hill
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05/25/12
Texas Senate race a new test for GOP establishment

...where tea party favorite Mark Neuman is running against former Gov. Tommy Thompson, and in Arizona, where six-term Rep. Jeff Flake is being challenged by Wil Cardon, who also casts himself as a tea party candidate. Cruz is drawing comparisons between Te

Source: Sify
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05/25/12
House experience a minus for some Senate hopefuls

...Senate race, is getting traction with party activists as an outsider opposite former Rep. Chris Shays. And in Arizona, Rep. Jeff Flake, largely viewed as a conservative outsider in the House, is being slapped with the insider label by his tea party-insp

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05/25/12
House experience a minus for some Senate hopefuls

...Senate race, is getting traction with party activists as an outsider opposite former Rep. Chris Shays. And in Arizona, Rep. Jeff Flake, largely viewed as a conservative outsider in the House, is being slapped with the insider label by his tea party-insp

Source: Buffalo News
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