Could Lindsey Graham be John McCain's running mate?

The Island-Packet, Hilton Head, SC ^ | 2008-08-22 | Michael Shapiro

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When it comes to John McCain’s running mate, several political observers are saying U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham shouldn’t be counted out.

“I don’t think (his selection is) out of the realm of possibility,” said state Republican Party chairman Katon Dawson. He added that “it’s very exciting and a compliment to Lindsey Graham to be on the short list for vice president.”

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McClatchy excerpted per FR posting guidelines.

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[scooby321]

He is a Light weight

[Miss Didi]

That little troublemaker...please, no!

[keithtoo]

What! One Democrat on the GOP ticket is enuf, but two is a bit over the top.

[CitizenUSA]

Ugh! Even worse than Romney (as if that was possible—a jab at Mittbots).

[nobama08]

I have no doubt Graham has grand ambitions, but no way McCain will pick him for VP. He just comes across as, well, not very manly. I actually like him, though I don’t agree with him on some points.

[rabscuttle385]

Lindsey ping.

[KoRn]

Oh my God....

Me just reading the title of this thread made my cat sick, and he’s all the way across the room....

[gwilhelm56]

**One Democrat on the GOP ticket is enuf, but two is a bit over the top.**

Couldn’t have said it better, myself.
McLAME chooses Grammnesty, I’ll be going FISHING instead of to the polls.

[pepperhead]

After the Gang Of 10 stuff he tried a few weeks ago? I think he is off McCain’sj list now.

[Libertarian444]

If McCain pick Graham, he’s toast. This is nothing more than wishful thinking from McClatchy.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Right state, wrong person. There’s somebody in Columbia he needs to pick. ;-)

[rabscuttle385]

I actually like him, though I don’t agree with him on some points.

nobama08
Since Jun 14, 2008

Oh my.

[KantianBurke]

ROTFLMAO! Just damn I hope McCain picks him. It’ll be a hoot to watch bot heads explode. They won’t know whether ot bash the candidate or bow down before him.

[PghBaldy]

THAT would be a disaster of enormous size. He better not.

[flaglady47]

And as Vice President, Lindsey Graham’s 2nd lady (a wife) will be? Oh, that’s right, he doesn’t have one, and never has. How old is he now?

[Bobkk47]

Out of all the possible running mates McCain could potentially choose, I could not think of a WORSE choice than Lindsey Graham. If McCain wants to definitely lose this election, then yes, pick Graham. If he wants to WIN, he needs Mitt Romney.

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

Graham is already McCain’s Manservant. I don’t think the Constitution permits serving as both Vice President and Manservant.

[Doogle]

..not since Grahamnisty

[Lijahsbubbe]

Hmm. That could be. After all, he seems to be McCain’s right hand man. He seems to be everywhere McCain goes. And there he was, the other nite, photographed sitting in the audience right next to Cindy at some big event. I can’t recall what the big gala was all about.

[Perdogg]

Did McCain cut you off in traffic tonight?

[Comparative Advantage]

Whatever, Mormon hater.

[highlander_UW]

I was considering ordering a “We’re Screwed ‘08” tee shirt and voting for McCain...if he wants me to order the shirt and stay home he can choose Graham.

[eeriegeno]

He just comes across as, well, not very manly.

Are you suggesting that Lindsey is light in his loafers??????

[Reagan Man]

McCain-Graham, that’ll sure unite conservatives. ;^)

[rabscuttle385]

Did McCain cut you off in traffic tonight?

No, he went above and beyond cutting me (and other drivers) off in traffic.

/sarc

[Migraine]

Sarah Palin or bust. Best ever.

[nobama08]

You forgot to call me a newbie. I am actually an old Freeper but my daughter took my computer to college several years ago. I got a new one for Mother's Day and came back. No, I don't remember my old name but I have lurked for awhile, too. I work for a total liberal and I like him, too. We don't agree politically but we have interesting conversations. Do you only talk to Republicans?

[FrdmLvr]

Hey, don’t give me a heart attack, dude!

[nobama08]

I don’t believe he is but some guys just aren’t, well, masculine. But these days, who knows?

[goodnesswins]

NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

[wk4bush2004]

“Sarah Palin or bust. Best ever.”

OH YEAH!!!!!!! A McCain-Palin ticket would be amazing! Sarah Palin is incredible!

[okie01]

Lindsay Graham would be to John McCain what Algore was to Bill Clinton.

That is, a slavish sycophant...slightly demented...whose primary value was his unquestioning loyalty.

McCain could achieve the same objective by nominating the family dog.

[tips up]

Does McCain really want to lose?

[Norman Arbuthnot]

There is NO WAY McCain will select Graham because I think he wants to win this race. If he’s smart he selects Romney.

[Glenn]

Only if their are rainbows and unicorns involved.

[Hattie]

You forgot the Political Humor topic.

[STARWISE]

DeargodNOOOOOOOO!!!

[SoCalPol]

Skippy started this post to divide the McCain supporters

Don’t be sucked in.

Skippy is an anti McCain troll

[SoCalPol]

Skippy started this post to divide the McCain supporters

Don’t be sucked in.

Skippy is an anti McCain troll

[ottbmare]

The last thing we need is a gay vice-president.

[rabscuttle385]

Skippy is an anti McCain troll

If you're going to talk about someone, please try to be courteous and ping them, instead of stabbing them in the back like Juan stabs conservatives.

[machogirl]

say it aint so............

[Mr Rogers]

He’s not light in the loafers...but he could walk across empty egg shells without breaking a one!

[STARWISE]

Oookay ......

[Crazieman]

They support him. Ergo, they’re backstabbing lunatic dems just like their own messiah, McBama.

[Types_with_Fist]

That little troublemaker...please, no!

I've thought Graham was a possibility all along. Nobody follows closer to McCain's rearend. If McCain gets stuck, or his finger in the wind doesn't allow him to go pro-abort, democrat, anti-conservative or pretty-boy Romney, he'll resort to Graham.

[Tatze]

That just might hurt McCain’s chances here in South Carolina.

[newzjunkey]

Jeeze, I hope NOT!