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Lindsey Graham issues warning to DemocRATS on Hannity show
Hannity show | 7-6-05 | dfu

Posted on 07/06/2005 1:54:53 PM PDT by 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.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: democrats; filibuster; graham; hannity; nuclearoption; obstructionistrats; scotus; senaterats; supremecourt
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To: Hat-Trick

You have a right to be cynical. Especially since he just got a phone call from his good buttie Chuckie Schummer who wants to rage war on the new appointee.


21 posted on 07/06/2005 2:04:32 PM PDT by MBB1984
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To: doug from upland

Graham didn't mince words, so I expect him to keep his.


22 posted on 07/06/2005 2:05:01 PM PDT by demkicker (A skunk sat on a stump; the stump thunk the skunk stunk; the skunk thunk the stump stunk.)
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To: doug from upland

Senator Graham must be reading his own mail.


23 posted on 07/06/2005 2:05:17 PM PDT by 3AngelaD
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To: rhc2000

Thanks for that info -- that little gem of information has gotten lost on here.


24 posted on 07/06/2005 2:05:42 PM PDT by PhiKapMom (AOII Mom -- J.C. for OK Governor in '06; Allen/Watts in 2008)
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To: 3AngelaD

And getting his phone messages.


25 posted on 07/06/2005 2:06:12 PM PDT by doug from upland (The Hillary documentary is coming)
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To: doug from upland
It hardly matters. It only means that Graham is selective in the ways that he betrays his party. He knows he is toast, and nothing he can do will win him reelection.
26 posted on 07/06/2005 2:06:34 PM PDT by Pukin Dog (Sans Reproache)
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To: doug from upland
I hope 'yer right dude.

That phrase “extraordinary circumstances” has a lot of wiggle-room... and those 7 RINO's are without spine!

27 posted on 07/06/2005 2:06:40 PM PDT by johnny7 (“Hey ma.... top of the world!” -Jody Garrett)
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To: MBB1984; Republican Red
You have a right to be cynical. Especially since he just got a phone call from his good buttie Chuckie Schummer who wants to rage war on the new appointee.

If you were listening, you'd know that his conversation with Schummer had nothing to do with the Supreme nominee.

28 posted on 07/06/2005 2:07:38 PM PDT by demkicker (A skunk sat on a stump; the stump thunk the skunk stunk; the skunk thunk the stump stunk.)
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To: doug from upland

Yep. Let's hold him to it. Eagles up!


29 posted on 07/06/2005 2:09:03 PM PDT by AmericanInTokyo (**AT THE END OF THE DAY, IT IS NOT SO MUCH "WHO" WE STAND FOR, BUT RATHER "WHAT" WE STAND FOR**)
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To: doug from upland

With Graham and one other rino that should make 50 votes and with the VPs tie breaker vote that's all that's needed.


30 posted on 07/06/2005 2:09:12 PM PDT by Graybeard58 (Remember and pray for Spec.4 Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
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To: doug from upland
Anything a US Senator says has an "out" clause somewhere in it. ANYTHING.

All his colleagues, D or R, understand this. It allows them all to posture publicly for their respective constituents while speaking in their other, private voice in the back room. The goal of this two-voice system is the re-election of incumbents, and nothing else.

They all understand this of each other. It's what the word "comity" really means.

31 posted on 07/06/2005 2:10:19 PM PDT by Taliesan (The power of the State to do good is the power of the State to do evil.)
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To: Keith in Iowa

..I'm sitting over here in the "reserving judgement" corner..


32 posted on 07/06/2005 2:10:58 PM PDT by SE Mom (God Bless those who serve.)
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To: evets

Hehe, I thought it read "you're a gay American." Must have been a subliminal slip on my part.


33 posted on 07/06/2005 2:12:13 PM PDT by Reagan79 (Ralph Stanley Rocks!)
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To: Taliesan

If you heard the interview, he gave himself no way out. Graham is in this thing all the way.


34 posted on 07/06/2005 2:13:20 PM PDT by doug from upland (The Hillary documentary is coming)
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To: doug from upland
Graham also stated that if he were nominated that would be "So Super!"

j/k

35 posted on 07/06/2005 2:13:53 PM PDT by JohnnyZ ("I believe abortion should be safe and legal in this country." -- Mitt Romney)
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To: doug from upland

ACTIONS speak louder than words Sen. Graham.


36 posted on 07/06/2005 2:14:30 PM PDT by teletech (Friends don't let friends vote DemocRAT)
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To: teletech

We'll see. I believe he will do what he said today on the radio. I will apologize if my assessment is incorrect.


37 posted on 07/06/2005 2:15:39 PM PDT by doug from upland (The Hillary documentary is coming)
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To: doug from upland

Sounds like some constituents took the senator to the woodshed.


38 posted on 07/06/2005 2:16:30 PM PDT by billnaz (What part of "shall not be infringed" don't you understand?)
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To: doug from upland

Did Lindsey check with MeCain McVain first?


39 posted on 07/06/2005 2:17:43 PM PDT by TexasCajun
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To: PhiKapMom
He has felt the "heat" and he also feels betrayed by "UpChuck" for calling the "14 Senators agreement" ridiculous. After making those statements "UpChuck" moments later calls Lindsey and talks like they are the closest buddies. All of this was reported on Drudge and Limbaugh show. Lindsey was made to look the fool in front of the whole world. I think Lindsey might just be mad enough to "smack" UpChuck right between the eyes. We can only hope.
40 posted on 07/06/2005 2:17:55 PM PDT by daviscupper
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