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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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1 posted on 07/06/2005 1:55:08 PM PDT by doug from upland
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To: doug from upland

Well, we will see when the smoke clears Senator Graham


2 posted on 07/06/2005 1:56:17 PM PDT by el_texicano
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To: doug from upland

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


3 posted on 07/06/2005 1:56:28 PM PDT by PhiKapMom (AOII Mom -- J.C. for OK Governor in '06; Allen/Watts in 2008)
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To: All
Sen. Lindsey Graham -- 202-224-5972

Call and tell him you approve.

4 posted on 07/06/2005 1:56:33 PM PDT by doug from upland (The Hillary documentary is coming)
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To: doug from upland

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


5 posted on 07/06/2005 1:57:12 PM PDT by Keith in Iowa (Life's a beach - and Liberals are like the sand that gets in your swimsuit...)
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To: el_texicano

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


6 posted on 07/06/2005 1:57:30 PM PDT by doug from upland (The Hillary documentary is coming)
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With Lindsey unfortunately I'll have to believe it when I see it.


7 posted on 07/06/2005 1:57:37 PM PDT by D-fendr
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To: Keith in Iowa; Peach; upchuck

My thoughts exactly. :-)


8 posted on 07/06/2005 1:58:12 PM PDT by Howlin
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To: PhiKapMom

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.


9 posted on 07/06/2005 1:58:45 PM PDT by rhc2000
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To: D-fendr

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.


10 posted on 07/06/2005 1:58:59 PM PDT by doug from upland (The Hillary documentary is coming)
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To: doug from upland
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.

11 posted on 07/06/2005 1:59:38 PM PDT by TonyInOhio (Would I lie to you?)
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To: doug from upland

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.


12 posted on 07/06/2005 1:59:57 PM PDT by Hat-Trick (Do you trust a government that cannot trust you with guns?)
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To: Howlin

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


13 posted on 07/06/2005 1:59:57 PM PDT by cpdiii (Oil Field Trash, Rough Neck, Geologist, Pilot, Pharmacist, Iconoclast (Oil Field Trash was FUN))
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To: D-fendr

Lispy playing a little CYA!


14 posted on 07/06/2005 2:00:01 PM PDT by Sybeck1 (chance is the “magic wand to make not only rabbits but entire universes appear out of nothing.”)
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To: rhc2000

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.


15 posted on 07/06/2005 2:00:23 PM PDT by doug from upland (The Hillary documentary is coming)
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To: doug from upland

Seems like Graham is doing ok today


16 posted on 07/06/2005 2:00:51 PM PDT by fooman (Get real with Kim Jung Mentally Ill about proliferation)
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To: doug from upland
You're a great American.

17 posted on 07/06/2005 2:01:33 PM PDT by evets
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To: Hat-Trick

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.


18 posted on 07/06/2005 2:03:00 PM PDT by doug from upland (The Hillary documentary is coming)
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To: doug from upland
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

19 posted on 07/06/2005 2:03:39 PM PDT by Republican Red (''Van der Sloot" is Dutch for ''Kennedy.")
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To: doug from upland

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.


20 posted on 07/06/2005 2:03:50 PM PDT by el_texicano
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