Rep. Jeff Flake on How the GOP Can Get Its Groove Back

At last November's Reason Goes Hollywood conference celebrating 40 years of Reason, Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) spoke about why the Republican party was in a shambles—and what it needs to do to stage a comeback. A principled libertarian who actually votes his conscience, Flake is one of his own party's toughest critics.

In these days of runaway spending, historic deficits, and nationalization of industries, Flake's message of a return to free minds, free markets, and limited government has never been more relevant. Either for his party or the country as a whole.

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[burnhippiesforfuel]

i'm not sure what to think about the gop. it's unfortunate that obama and the congress screwing up may be the reason republicans are turned to instead of the return to principles mr. flake (and others) advocate. the positive view is that so-called moderates may be forced to the right as a reaction and social issues will be less important than fiscal and foreign policy.

[nickd4818]

And I'm sure the merry band of class warriors and social doctors in the White House and Congress right now stand for limited government right?

[tommygarage1776]

Broaden our base ? Big Tents are at a Circus. Stand Up ! The tone and tenor of the Illegal immigration debate has hurt the party ?" No the Amnesty Proponents in the GOP siding with Ted Kennedy and Chuck Schumer have hurt the party. Reagan Republicans know we have 15% unemployment and cannot sustain the continued cheap labor invasion of illegals. Rid the party of the RINO's who cross the aisle and the party will be back to standing for something and once again be a force for prosperity

[FukRepublicans]

blah blah blah.... fuk'n fraud.

[AProbableAnomaly]

Jeff Flake you are a true American Representative for the people! Right on Jeff Flake! What is wrong with personal liberty, with a balanced budget?! You are absolutely right! Keep fighting those earmarks! GREAT job Jeff Flake!

Go Jeff Flake!

[davidmesaaz]

He is my Congressman and he is very popular here. Several mayors sometimes don't like him because he doesn't bring home the pork. But after 8 years in office he is the gold standard in fiscal responsibility. He is the standard in which all other congressmen should be judged on fiscal issues.

[Womanizer2985]

This speech changed my entire perspective on Jeff Flake. So much so that I now think he needs to run for President in 2012. Unlike Ron Paul, he is likable, charismatic, and not tied to the Klan. He is perhaps the most powerful liberty candidate who can run against Obama and WIN. He could beat Romney, Huckabee and all the others.

JEFF FLAKE 2012!

[HoboOfSixthGrade]

he is my dad! not even kidding

[xyberfunk]

Jeffrey Flake is a patriot.

He is one of the few who all week long, day after day is battling in the house for YOU!

For Democrats, For Republicans, For the AMERICAN PEOPLE. For all of us...

If you consider yourself an American, you should (at minimum!) turn on c-span some morning and witness what goes on in our House of Representatives.

It is not about Republican vs. Democrat.

it is We The People vs. The Government.

Our founding fathers warned us of this over and over...

[FukRepublicans]

2 many pale faces n ur party. it's pretty much a rap 4 the next 20 years....

[davidmesaaz]

As some one in his district I think that he will have no problem getting elected. He runs unopposed in every election. Arizona is proud to have him represent us.

[barbaramedal]

How about your stand on Amnesty Jeff? listen to the folks in this or your are not going to get re-elected