Even if she is in a more flexible position than Republicans elected from the most pro-rump states, Murkowski deserves kudos for standing up against the man her party has elevated to near-king status.

Republican voters have made very clear that the rump is their guy, and there is no reward for those who challenge him — a lesson just handed down very publicly to Haley.

Now, Murkowski has a decision to make: Will she continue to be a loyal servant a party that is, as she put it, the “party of Donald rump”? Or will she decide that enough is enough, and declaring herself an independent is both more honorable and more honest?

This may be a path she walks largely alone. But other Republicans with a conscience are no doubt watching. Hopefully they take some notes on how to grow a spine.

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