Lindsey Graham issues warning to DemocRATS on Hannity show

Hannity show | 7-6-05 | dfu

[doug from upland]

Senator Lindsey Graham made it very clear on the Hannity radio show today. If some conservatives thought he would get wobbly in the Supreme Court battle, that fear should now be abated.

Graham will support the Constitutional option if the DemocRATS try to filibuster a qualified candidate because of ideology.

Graham noted that it was not done with Scalia or Ginsberg. It has never been done that way.

He further noted that the President, who was elected twice, made it clear that he most respects Scalia and Clarence Thomas. That is the type of pick Graham expects.

[el_texicano]

Well, we will see when the smoke clears Senator Graham

[PhiKapMom]

Thanks for the update -- do believe that Sen Graham has felt the heat! YEA!

[doug from upland]

Sen. Lindsey Graham -- 202-224-5972

Call and tell him you approve.

[Keith in Iowa]

I bet the 'Rats are shakin' in their boots over it...

[doug from upland]

He had great resolve in his voice. We shall see, but I think what he spoke was genuine.

[D-fendr]

With Lindsey unfortunately I'll have to believe it when I see it.

[Howlin]

My thoughts exactly. :-)

[rhc2000]

To be fair, he's always held the position that if the Dems try to filibuster a qualified candidate, that he'd be the first person to call for the Constitutional Option.

[doug from upland]

He was very specific and precise. I think we are going to find he will do the right thing here and beat back the DemocRAT beast.

[TonyInOhio]

If some conservatives thought he would get wobbly in the Supreme Court battle, that fear should now be abated.

If Graham didn't pander to the press, al la McCain, his word could be trusted; I regret that counter seems true.

[Hat-Trick]

Trust him as far as I can spit him. He (Graham) is now on my "deeds, not words" list. With these comments he could easily just be pandering to those he betrayed while dealing with the other 13 scoundrels. Hate to be so cynical.

[cpdiii]

Lindsey took some serious heat for what he did the first time on the "compromise." I think he has been educated.

[Sybeck1]

Lispy playing a little CYA!

[doug from upland]

People have expressed doubts. I hope his strong words will erase them. He was clear. Extraordinary circumstance does not mean you stop a qualified judge because of ideology.

[fooman]

Seems like Graham is doing ok today

[evets]

You're a great American.

[doug from upland]

He could not have made it more clear on the air today. If he does not follow through, his political career is over. He left no wiggle room this time for what he will do. Folks, we are finally going to change this court.

[Republican Red]

I question the timing of this new found spine!

From Drudge Report, Schumer's call overheard

Schumer later went on to mock the “Gang of 14” judicial filibuster deal and said it wasn’t relevant in the Supreme Court debate. “A Priscilla Owen or Janice Rogers Brown style appointment may not have been extraordinary to the appellate court but may be extraordinary to the Supreme Court.”

By the time the train hit New Jersey, Schumer shifted gears and called his friend and “Gang of 14” member, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham.

The two talked in a very friendly manner about doing an event sometime this week together

[el_texicano]

Well, Graham better stay away from McVain's influence and start thinking for himself and his constituents. Otherwise he will be "term limited", if you get my drift.