Lindsey Graham's Progressivist Supporters (research)

Various outlets, see links | Nov 2 09 | Mamzelle

[Mamzelle]

Lindsey Graham's behavior is so outrageous and arrogant that he must be planning on making his exit from the Senate by his next election. There have been ads on South Carolina radio supporting his recent initiatives to impose ruinous energy taxes (cap n trade) on US citizens. This radio ad was funded by the Truman Project, which turns out to be a Center for American Progress (John Podesta) effort, which is just a front for Van Jones style Marxism. So Graham has well and truly gone over to the Dark Side.

[Mamzelle]

http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/10/29/top-secret-far-left-comes-to-grahams-defense/

Here's a discussion of how the Truman Project is involved. Question for South Carolina Freepers--who is State Senator Courson? Looks like he's a leftie hiding behind a capital letter R.

http://www.trumanproject.org/press/media

Above is general background of Truman Project and their latest efforts. Sort of ACORN with a little better production value.

http://blog.getliberty.org/default.asp?Display=1708

Blogger's take on Lindsey.

http://daisysdeadair.blogspot.com/2009/10/lindsey-graham-almost-gets-his-ass.html

Lindsey's recent appearance at Furman's

[Mamzelle]

Please ping SC FReepers, and anyone else interested in finding out who is funding and supporting our newest Marxist Senator from South Carolina.

[rfp1234]

Lindsay’s just another jackass RINO, getting in line for a job in the Obambi Admin.

[mrsmel]

I'm really starting to think that they're all in on this globalist new world order thing, whether D or R. A few make a big dog and pony show of fighting it, but it's never effective.

[broken_arrow1]

Graham Crackers make me sick.

Add TURNCOAT Scozzafava to his long list of supporters and fans.

[Seaplaner]

I would bet my place in line to see the nurses aide trainee at the Obamacare clinic/mortuary that Lindsey Graham plans to run for president in 2012, weaseling the GOP candidacy using the same TRIANGULATION strat as his BFF John Sidney McCain.

Won't work, Lindsey ol buddy.

We are WAYYYYY ahead of you.

(Big hugs to Dede, Arlen, and of course Newt.)

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[Carley]

Maybe he’s going to run away with Dede Scazzafava.

[Mamzelle]

The idea of mush-mouthed Lindsey running for prez...lol...that’s just too funny.

[patriot preacher]

Here’s a discussion of how the Truman Project is involved. Question for South Carolina Freepers—who is State Senator Courson? Looks like he’s a leftie hiding behind a capital letter R.

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I have the sad duty to admit that John Courson (RINO-SC) is indeed South Carolina State Senator — MY district State Senator. It’s not for lack of trying to kick his sorry butt out of office. Sad thing is, I supported him in the early and mid-90’s. I’ve been to his office, even chatted with he and his Administrative assistant up through 1996.

THen, after the “Republican’s” became the majority party in this state, behind the leadership of then Governor David Beasley (another RINO-SC, and one termer), they compromised away their principles, changed their positions an “moderated” their views. As Beasley did, so Courson lied to many of his strong backers and constituents. He has only managed to win re-elections since 2000 because he faced no opposition, or the only opposition was a weak Democrat more liberal than he.

Pray with me that next election he will face some REAL CONSERVATIVE opposition. His support of Lindsay Graham on Cap & Tax is disgusting, deplorable, and unforgivable.

Patriot Preacher

[Hans]

Lindsey Graham has morphed into such an unmitigated ass, the depth of which is so great as to leave only one explanation, LOVE. Young love is my suspicion, perhaps thirtyish Lots and lots of sack time with more talk than has been good for little Lindsey. Once happened to my older brother. He suddenly began wearing the most extraordinary tan shoes. We all then knew.

[Seaplaner]

I agree, but that's my prediction.

(And, it's sticking to me.)

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[Venturer]

Graham has a problem with Love allright. He is in love with himself.

To anyone else he looks a little feminine and Sissy like.

[MissMagnolia]

Sic Sarah on him.

[hsmomx3]

I always seem to picture him in a pink tutu prancing around.

[upchuck]

Please ping SC FReepers, and anyone else interested in finding out who is funding and supporting our newest Marxist Senator from South Carolina.

Happy to Mam'.

A two-fer ping:

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[pollywog]

We are going to search you but good Lindsay.... YOUR NEXT!!!

[Salo]

Her husband or son, maybe......

Maybe he’s going to run away with Dede Scazzafava.

[visualops]

All Grahamnesty cares about is being a “winner”. So he’ll suck up to whatever side of the bread he thinks the butter is on. Years ago he actually acted like a conservative. I’m thinking now it was all a ruse, and now he has enough money and incumbent clout to be his true self and not care about his constituents.

[NRA2BFree]

What really aggreviates me is that after all that Graham has done, the voters in SC turned around and voted him back in last year.

[Mamzelle]

That gripe you need to take up with the SC GOP. Lindsey had a huge war chest and all his special interest help--his primary opponent was an orthodondist with a couple hundred thousand. And Witherspoon still got 30% of the primary vote, which is more than you think it is.

He's out of reach for a few years, but his donors ought to get a lot of scrutiny. For instance, his biggest single donor is a law firm--"Nelson Mullins et al" out of Columbia.

[Slings and Arrows]

I can shed some light on this one. I voted for Lightloafers for exactly two reasons:

1. If McInsane had won, he would have appointed his gentleman-companion to a cabinet position, allowing Sanford to appoint a real conservative to his seat.

2. If Zer0 won, keeping Dingy Harry from getting 60 seats in the Senate was imperative.

Given the information available at the time, voting for Grahamcracker was the lesser evil.

[NRA2BFree]

I know what you’re saying. When people depend on the MSM for their news, they don’t know what these crooks are up to, so they vote them in again.!

[AuntB]

More here on Graham’s new push for AMNESTY.

ILIR meets with Graham in effort to push reform

he promise of immigration reform benefiting the undocumented Irish in America took a quiet but very important step forward in Washington, DC last week with a pivotal meeting between Republican leader, Senator Lindsay Graham of South Carolina; Ciaran Staunton, President of the Irish Lobby of Immigration Reform; and South Carolina Ancient Order of Hibernian board member Jim Lawracy.

The meeting, also attended by ILIR consultant Bruce Morrison, discussed immigration reform proposals and their impact on the Irish American community. Sen. Graham was introduced to the Irish dimension of the immigration reform debate and urged Irish and Irish American leaders to continue to make their voices heard on the issue.

Sen. Graham, the senior Senator from South Carolina and an influential member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has again called for the passage of comprehensive immigration reform and was a supporter of the McCain-Kennedy Immigration Reform Bill of 2006, as well as the ultimately unsuccessful Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007.

Last week’s meeting was part of the ILIR effort to demonstrate the Irish dimension in the broader immigration issue to key policy makers across the United States on a state by state and bipartisan basis.

Senator Graham was unambiguous in saying that he supported both legalization for the undocumented and a targeted program for future flows from Ireland modeled on the E-3 proposal as part of comprehensive legislation. He underscored the positive contribution that advocacy by the Irish played for him in showing people in South Carolina that this issue is not just about one ethnic group. He noted that 40% of the undocumented arrived on visas or visa waivers and overstayed.

Graham and New York’s Senator Charles Schumer are widely viewed as the bipartisan successors of the McCain-Kennedy partnership. Schumer, vice chairman of the Senate Democratic Conference, is in talks with Graham about teaming up to pass major immigration reform.

“Sen. Graham is the guy,” Schumer has said bluntly. “If the administration wants to embrace immigration reform, I will try to be helpful,” said Mr. Graham. A spokesman for Mr. Graham added in a statement that “Senator Graham is ready and willing to play a key role in immigration reform. He intends to work with many of his colleagues on both sides of the aisle.”

ILIR’s Ciaran Staunton welcomed Senator Graham’s support as evidence of a bipartisan push for immigration reform. “Meaningful immigration reform legislation can only happen with bipartisan cooperation,” observed Staunton. “The leadership on the issue shown by Senators Schumer and Graham is crucial. The support of local, state and national members and leaders of the Ancient Order of Hibernians is an important part of this process and we are grateful for their commitment.”

Jim Lawracy, South Carolina AOH board member praised Senator Graham’s commitment. “I’d like to personally thank Senator Graham on behalf of all the AOH divisions in South Carolina for his leadership on this issue and for his understanding on how it impacts the future of Irish America.” Lawracy promised continued support for ILIR’s lobbying efforts.

A brief meeting also took place with Senator Kirsten Gillebrand (D-NY). Gillebrand promised a follow-up meeting in the near future.

As a practical matter, immigration reform proposals are in a legislative queue in Washington, DC along with health care reform and climate change legislation. Senator Schumer has indicated he still has the goal of introducing an immigration reform bill in January 2010.

http://www.irishemigrant.com/ie/go.asp?p=story&storyID=5411