417: Congressman Kelly Armstrong regrets nothing

The new chair of the North Dakota Republican Party, Sandi Sanford, doesn't like Republican Congressman Kelly Armstrong very much. She has called for a primary challenger for the incumbent over his vote to codify same-sex marriage in federal law.

Does Armstrong now regret that vote? "I do not," he said when asked on this episode of Plain Talk.

As for the potential for his own party to become an obstacle to his own re-election, he didn't sound seem concerned. "I'm on the ballot every year," he said.

"We'll either get help from the party or we won't," he continued.

Armstrong also expressed his support for Gov. Doug Burgum's presidential campaign, saying he's 100 percent behind him, and has donated to his campaign. Burgum's term ends next year, and if he's running for president, he may not seek a third term as governor. Would Armstrong be interested in that office?

"Yes, I would certainly look at it," he said.

Armstrong also addressed his vote against censuring Rep. Adam Schiff, which earned him the ire of some far-right activists on social media, and commented on the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump.

"You have to be thoughtful about this stuff," Armstrong said. "You can't be raging toward whatever gets you the most clicks."

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