Flake Fallout

Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake, right, voted against a measure that would have expanded background checks for gun buyers, a proposal that was pushed by former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, far left, a Democrat who was wounded in a 2011 mass shooting in Tucson. Among those also pictured: Former Giffords staff Ron Barber (pictured at Giffords' right), now a U.S. Congressman from Southern Arizona; Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (between Barber and Flake) -- also the chair of the Democratic National Committee; Vice President Joe Biden (behind Wasserman Schultz); Speaker of the House John Boehner (behind Barber). [Vaughn Hillyard/Cronkite News]

Jeff Flake

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2013 file photo, Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz. gestures as he leaves the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington. Authorities are investigating two suspicious letters that were sent to the Phoenix office of Flake. Emergency crews in hazardous materials gear were seen outside the building. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Jeff Flake

Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., smiles in studio prior to an Arizona U.S. Senate debate against Democrat Richard Carmona and Libertarian Marc Victor, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Phoenix. The candidates are vying for the seat left open by retiring Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Jeff Flake

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2012, file photo Arizona Republican Senate candidate and current U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., speaks at a primary election night party at his home in Mesa, Ariz. Flake’s first ad after his primary win pointed out that his opponent, former U.S. surgeon general Richard Carmona, was personally recruited by the president to run as a Democrat. Flake opposes the president’s health insurance overhaul; Carmona supports it. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Mel Flake

Mel Flake during his time as a Naval Officer in 1956.

Jeff Flake

Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Az, speaks at a news conference in Washington on Sept. 8, 2011, in support of a proposal to open thousands of acres of land to copper mining in Superior. The proposed land swap is part of a job-creation package supported by the Western Caucus of Republican lawmakers.

Jeff Flake

Letter: Flake’s stance on gun sales disappointing

Monday, March 25, 2013 9:27 am

It is quite disappointing that we now have a Senator who on the surface seems to understand the need for Universal Background Checks on Gun Sales. This supposedly good friend of Gabby Giffords then votes against it when it comes up for a Vote in the Senate. Mr. Flake obviously had fallen victim to the NRA who now has over 75 percent of it members in favor of Universal Background Checks. I find it very hypocritical that we have a Senator who shines is his smile of friendship to Gabby Giffords on her relentless campaign to get Gun Control legislation passed. At least to get Universal Background Checks passed. Then to have Mr Flake cave in to the failing NRA Lobbyist. This is a tell tale sign Senator Flake is not caring about what the people want but what the extreme lobbyist want. Shame on Senator Flake. Gabby does not need back stabbing friends like that.

Navajo County picks Flake’s successor

Friday, June 13, 2008 7:54 pm

The Navajo County Board of Supervisors has chosen Sylvia Allen, a Republican Party activist and Snowflake real estate agent, to fill a state Senate vacancy created by the death of Republican Jake Flake.

Flake’s ideology is flashpoint in primary race

Monday, July 26, 2004 11:28 am

July 26, 2004

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Flake’s ideology is flashpoint in primary race

Sen. Jeff Flake

Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., asked Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano how the government can measure security on the border. [Connor Radnovich/Cronkite News]

Richard Carmona, Jeff Flake

Arizona U.S. Senate candidates, Republican Rep. Jeff Flake, right, and Democratic Richard Carmona, left, shake hands prior to a debate Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Chandler, Ariz. The two are vying for the open seat left by a retiring Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Wil Cardon, Jeff Flake

FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2012 file photo, Arizona Republican Senate candidate Wil Cardon, right, speaks to a crowd during a candidate forum, as Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, who is also running for retiring Sen. Jon Kyl's, R-Arizona, seat listens in Phoenix. A spirited race between Flake and Cardon for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat headlines Arizona’s primary election Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, but voters in several Arizona congressional districts will pick nominees in contested races. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Flake: Recommendations for 'Super Committee'

Thursday, October 20, 2011 9:36 am

In a strange turn of political events, pro wrestler legend Hulk Hogan announced this week that he would make a great president. While I have doubts about that, Hogan did state that as president he would enact a “flat tax across the board.”

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Letters: Impressive run by Flake

Sunday, August 7, 2011 11:15 am

I was impressed when I saw Jeff Flake elbowing his way through the crowd surrounding Gabby Giffords on the House floor. How nice, I thought, as he leaned over to speak to her. But then the microphones picked up his comment: “You’re not going to be running for the Senate, are you?”

Jeff Flake, Trent Franks

Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., right, and Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., left rear, emerge from the Capitol office of House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, as the scheduled vote on his debt plan bill is delayed in Washington, Thursday night, July 28, 2011. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McCain, Flake, Quayle

U.S. Sen. John McCain, and U.S. Reps. Jeff Flake and Ben Quayle at a news conference in Tucson.

Flake launches Senate bid

Monday, February 14, 2011 11:06 pm

Rep. Jeff Flake

Search begins for Flake's replacement

Monday, June 9, 2008 8:28 pm

The replacement for state Sen. Jake Flake, who died Sunday, could have a familiar name - at least for the near term.

Flake memorial service set

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 5:42 pm

Memorial services are set for longtime Arizona Republican lawmaker Jake Flake.Flake, who served in the state House before being elected to the Senate, died Sunday at his home near Snowflake of an apparent heart attack. He was 72.

Flake on earmarks, politics

Sunday, September 9, 2007 5:26 am

U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake has a secret. A fair number of the Arizona Republican’s colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives actually like him — or at least they tell him that.

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