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Flake calls for 2020 Trump primary challenger | TheHill

posted onMarch 12, 2018
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Article snippet: Sen. similar comments earlier this month, and would not rule out a 2020 challenge to Trump.  “I do think the president will have a challenge from the Republican Party, I think there should be,” Flake said. “I also think that there will be an independent challenge, particularly if the Democrats insist on putting somebody up from the far left of the party.” Flake has stoked speculation about a potential 2020 bid with an upcoming visit to New Hampshire.  Meanwhile, Trump last night jumped into full campaign mode at a rally in Pennsylvania for GOP congressional candidate Rick Saccone.  Trump spent most of the event touting his accomplishments as president, and revealing his new campaign slogan "Keep America Great."  "The tax bill was so massive, bigger than [Ronald] Reagan, biggest one done," Trump said. It is so big, he added, that "we are calling it tax reform" instead of a tax cut. "This is where a nonpolitician is good. For 40 years they couldn't pass anything," the president continued.  Trump is poised to face off against one of several Democratic hopefuls in 2020, which may include Sens. MORE (I-Vt.).  The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel | 202-628-8503 fax The contents of this site are ©2018 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc. Link to the full article to read more

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