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Ex-Republican Jeff Flake Backs Ossoff Amid Collins Ethics Probe

8/5/2026

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Former Republican Senator Jeff Flake endorsed Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in Georgia, saying he values character over policy and that Ossoff’s respect for the institution outweighs policy gaps.
Ossoff thanked Flake, saying Republicans and independents will defeat “the scandal-plagued Trump puppet” Mike Collins.
AARP poll 52%-43% and Fox News June poll 56% show Ossoff ahead.
Collins faces a House ethics probe for alleged misuse of taxpayer funds and white-supremacist accusations.

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Former Republican Senator Jeff Flake endorsed Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in Georgia, saying he values character over policy and that Ossoff’s respect for the institution outweighs policy gaps.
Ossoff thanked Flake, saying Republicans and independents will defeat “the scandal-plagued Trump puppet” Mike Collins.
AARP poll 52%-43% and Fox News June poll 56% show Ossoff ahead.
Collins faces a House ethics probe for alleged misuse of taxpayer funds and white-supremacist accusations.