In a major surprise, Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake announced on Tuesday that he would not seek re-election next year. In explaining his retirement, Flake professed his love for the Senate but, in a speech on the chamber’s floor, decried the “coarseness” of politics in the era of Donald Trump and, without calling out Trump by name, criticized his “[r]eckless, outrageous, and undignified behavior.”

In all honesty, Flake most likely would not have survived the GOP primary.  His major primary opponent would have been a former state Sen. Kelli Ward, who holds town halls on chemtrails.  Woo wee woo, tin foil hat time.

Since Trump only won Arizona 45 – 48, there is a chance for a Democrat to take the seat.

Keep hacking them off, Trump.

Thanks to everybody for the heads up.