Former Arizona Senator Jeff Flake has flaked again. This time on potentially running as a primary opponent against President Trump in the 2020 election.
Instead, he will join CBS as a contributor.
Former Senator @JeffFlake will contribute to a new series we’re launching called #CommonGround – stories that shine a light on opposing groups coming together. pic.twitter.com/B9dDB9UDOF
— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) January 29, 2019
Flake told CBS This Morning, “I have always said that I do hope that there is a Republican who challenges the president in the primary. I still hope that somebody does, but that somebody won’t be me. I will not be a candidate.”
You thought about running in 2020. Are you going to run?
"I have always said that I do hope that there is a Republican who challenges the president in the primary. I still hope that somebody does, but that somebody won't be me. I will not be a candidate." — @JeffFlake pic.twitter.com/YX1LtXzEBX
— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) January 29, 2019
He also talked about Howard Schultz’s potential independent run.
Former Senator Jeff Flake says it’s a “very difficult path” for @HowardSchultz to potentially run for president as an independent.
"Traditionally, it is what history tells us… Stranger things have happened and I think we are living in strange times.” — @JeffFlake pic.twitter.com/oqJ8Wk4zps
— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) January 29, 2019