Jeff Flake: “It is sure nice to have someone who is also from the Lower Basin.”

Yes, that subset of a subset of Republican voters that vote in every primary, they're clearly with the former President and that is reflected in the polling.

They have also pushed back in a number of areas as well. Crimea, been consistent in saying that that is part of Ukraine territory.

We need to make clear that that is inconsistent with democratic values and inconsistent with commitments that have been made.

The Republican Party may believe or elected officials may believe that this will give them some short term benefit.