“He’s not running for Mr. Congeniality. He’s running for Mr. Crank. And he’s winning the title.”  LA Times profile of Rep. Jeff Flake and his war on earmarks.  Flake has taken on funding for Christmas trees, grape genetics research, Punxsutawney Phil, and even a fellow Republican and LDS politician’s earmark for a mule museum. Stopping earmarks may not make a big difference on the bottom line, but it’s a corrupting influence that protects incumbents.
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Rep. Jeff Flake is one politician who is doing exactly what he promised he would do if he got elected- CUT WASTEFUL SPENDING!!! Way to go, Jeff!!!
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