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Sen. Jeff Flake's criticism of President Trump applies to the whole Republican Party, especially its regressive tax plan

Republican Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) last week did something remarkable for a politician: He expressed regret. "It is time for our complicity and our accommodation of the unacceptable to end," he said, announcing that he would retire at the conclusion of his term rather than participate in the politics championed by President Donald Trump.

His remarks (and I say this despite being a Democrat and a former Obama speechwriter) were thoughtful and bold. His description of Trumpism was alarming and accurate: "Indulging or even

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