Former U.S. Republican Sen. and U.S. Ambassador Jeff Flake endorsed Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the upcoming Georgia midterm election. This goes against Donald Trump’s endorsement of Mike Collins. This is not the first time Flake has strayed from his party or the president. He says he’s a politician who believes in character over politics.
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00:00 Introduction
01:48 Jeff Flake Defines Moral Leadership and Character
03:42 Anger and Grievance Politics
11:55 Will the Fever Break
16:25 Closing Credits
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