Flippo Builds Bipartisan Coalition…of Opposition

“I got a guy who couldn’t get out of a Republican Assembly primary in Clark County … Last cycle, couldn’t get out of a Republican CD4 primary in Clark County”

Outgoing Republican Congressman Mark Amodei joined a growing bipartisan coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and non-partisans who oppose David Flippo’s candidacy to replace him in Congress, even opening the door to endorsing Teresa Benitez-Thompson. Amodei’s comments follow the DCCC announcing that NV-02 is a “district in play” and that Democrats have a viable path to victory for the first time in 20 years. As national attention shifts to the race, criticism of Flippo’s candidacy is emerging from those who want an independent voice who understands Northern Nevada and has worked for families in the district for over two decades.

Nevada Independent: Amodei still refuses to back Flippo as rift between the two Republicans grows

“Two cycles ago, I got a guy who couldn’t get out of a Republican Assembly primary in Clark County,” Amodei said, referring to Flippo. “Last cycle, couldn’t get out of a Republican CD4 primary in Clark County, and then shows up and goes, ‘I’m the answer for CD2 because it has historically been a Republican seat, and I love Donald Trump.’ So it’s like, ‘OK, tell me about your deep love for the people you want to serve.’”

The congressman said Flippo never called him.

“I know who calls me and I know who doesn’t, and most of the world doesn’t, so it’s not hard to keep track of who does,” Amodei said.

“We’re three months out from an election result, gentlemen,” he said, emphasising the last word. “Why would I be talking to you about all this stuff three months before an election? … The need to talk about transferring anything to the next holder of CD2 three months before they count the votes is — and this seems to be a consistent theme — arrogant.”

“Are you telling me that you’re going to be telling this guy what to do?” the congressman asked. “That his name may be on the door, but you’re the one who’s calling the shots? That’s not a message I’m going to support, just as a voter. … Those things I’ve just described to you strike me as fairly arrogant and incredibly, incredibly disrespectful to the people whose votes you want.”

“I’m not running around worried about these two geniuses and their brand new Northern Nevadan … I’m finishing out my term strong.”

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