Frist blows Graham's and DeWine's cover on judicial nominations deal

The Hill ^ | 06-21-05 | Alexander Bolton

[Zunt Toad]

SC & Ohio Ping?

[contemplator]

Am I missing something? The Headline says Frist blew the cover of the other two. Yet nowhere in the article could I find where Frist had confirmed that he was the one who sent them to broker the deal.

[taxesareforever]

Graham is either trying to cover his butt or could it be that Bush sent him and not Frist?

[RightOnTheLeftCoast]

The title is not well-written. What's intended, I think, is that Frist denied them cover. He did not "send" them as they have been contending. They stand exposed.

[theDentist]

I think you have it backwards. They've been claiming they were sent by the leadership. Frist is denying it.

But when asked whether he had dispatched Graham and DeWine as emissaries, Frist replied firmly “No. No.”

[contemplator]

Ahh! Thanks, I see what you mean. Makes one question whether or not it was intentionally poorly written.

[contemplator]

LOL! I see now how it could go that way as well. Thanks!

[D Rider]

Should read "Frist exposed Graham and DeWine as LIARS!"

[areafiftyone]

Lindsey Graham is turning out to be a slimey toad! He used the Clinton Impeachment as a stepping stone to the Senate and as soon as he got in he turned out to be a real turncoat and scuzball.

[cowboyway]

As a result of Graham’s assurances, conservatives’ anger over Graham’s role in the controversial deal has slackened

Yeah, right. Graham will not be reelected. Look a book deal, Lindsey.

[MSM Hater]

I am so embarrassed for Ohio these days. The actions of the state's two RINO Senators - DeWRINO and RINovich - are inexcusable. I can assure those outside Ohio that the backlash towards the two has been swift and severe. It's quite possible that the two will fail to win nomination in their respective Republican primaries.

[MizSterious]

When you 'blow a cover' that means someone has exposed the truth. When a CIA agent's cover is "blown" that means they know he's CIA. In this case, Frist just exposed this sniveling little duo's tawdry lie. He never sent them to broker a deal.

[You Dirty Rats]

Newsflash for Senator Graham: The difference between a Senator who secretly stabs his leader in the back and one who openly tells his leader he will be disloyal on a key vote is a difference only in degree. I certainly hope my fellow Americans from the Palmetto State will deal appropriately with this weasel.

As for those of us in the Buckeye State, we need to dump DeWine and get Ken Blackwell in the United States Senate. Jim Petro can then be Governor. We desperately need a Conservative Black Voice in the Senate! Two voices (Blackwell and Steele of Maryland) would be music to my ears!!

[Sunshine Sister]

I feel for you. You folks gave us the presidential election then your senators turn on you. Bummer!

[You Dirty Rats]

I hate to say this, but Sonovich is impregnable in Ohio and he isn't up until 2010 anyway, at which point he'll most likely retire.

DeWine is another matter. I'm worried however that he will win a primary challenge and then lose in the general election to some wingnut 'Rat, of which there are many in this state.

I challenge any other state to come up with two worse Republican Senators than Sonovich and DeWanker. It's just horrible -- because the likely alternative (two wingnut 'Rat Senators) is even worse -- remember Glenn and Metzenbaum?

[Digger]

Lindsey Graham is turning out to be a slimey toad! He used the Clinton Impeachment as a stepping stone to the Senate and as soon as he got in he turned out to be a real turncoat and scuzball.

He must be ousted or otherwise what reason is there to vote?

[CDB]

A lot of newspapers have separate "headline writers/editors," who often re-write the reporter's original (suggested) headlines. I have no idea how The Hill works. But contemplator is absolutely correct that The Hill's ambiguity "Makes one question whether or not it was intentionally poorly written."

[OldFriend]

Time for Lindsay Graham to feel the heat back home.

[lilylangtree]

Graham and DeWine reaping the "rewards" for their actions as members of the RINO 7.