Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) is telling fellow Republicans in the Western U.S. to distance themselves from Donald Trump if they want a future in politics.
Asked how fellow Republicans could win election to statewide office in the West, Flake on Friday told The New York Times: "Distance yourself from Donald Trump."
"That's difficult. But I think you've got to do it if we're concerned not just about this election but elections to come," he added.
Otherwise, Flake said, "this will last decades."
Flake, a frequent critic of the Republican presidential nominee, has refused to endorse Trump, saying he would hurt the party. ....................
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/293544-gop-senator-advises-republican-candidates-distance
