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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: doug from upland

He basically said that he wouldn't go whobbly. If Democrats try to filibuster on purely ideological reasons then he will vote for the Constitutional option. I think he is a little upset with his DemoRat buddies. Good!


61 posted on 07/06/2005 2:26:35 PM PDT by daviscupper
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To: 3AngelaD

Or have gotten rid of his DU plant staffer.


62 posted on 07/06/2005 2:26:50 PM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (G-d is not a Republican. But Satan is definitely a Democrat.)
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To: vollmond

If Graham does not stand firm, I will ban myself from FreeRepublic for a week. Believe me, that would be difficult.


63 posted on 07/06/2005 2:27:35 PM PDT by doug from upland (The Hillary documentary is coming)
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To: PhiKapMom
Poetic justice...

I hope so.

64 posted on 07/06/2005 2:28:03 PM PDT by daviscupper
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To: doug from upland

I really hope he means what he said. We have retreated so many times on the senate fights, I really consider this to be in some ways the last ditch.


65 posted on 07/06/2005 2:29:04 PM PDT by Steelerfan
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To: doug from upland
Sen. Lindsey Graham -- 202-224-5972

Call and tell him you approve.

How about calling him to tell him if he screws up again like the last time, he can forget about being re-elected.

66 posted on 07/06/2005 2:29:19 PM PDT by FLCowboy, (Hillary is changing her colors. She's a chameleon. No, she's a liberal.)
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To: doug from upland
During the impeachment process against Clinton, he gave some of the most rousing speeches around (against Clinton). Hope he maintains that passion here.

Lando

67 posted on 07/06/2005 2:29:48 PM PDT by Lando Lincoln (How many liberals does it take to win a war?)
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To: doug from upland

He always said if Dems filibustered a SCOTUS nominee, he would go nuclear. We just need one more Repub to come our way, and I am sure we would get one at least.


68 posted on 07/06/2005 2:29:53 PM PDT by rwfromkansas (http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=rwfromkansas)
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To: khenrich

Save the negative call. Let them know you approve of his stand.


69 posted on 07/06/2005 2:30:02 PM PDT by doug from upland (The Hillary documentary is coming)
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To: YaYa123
Graham said the phone call was about the issue of China using the dollar to back its currency. He and slimy Chuck are involved with some type of legislation concerning this matter. The call had nothing to do with the SC nominee.
70 posted on 07/06/2005 2:30:52 PM PDT by CaptainK
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To: teletech

Odds are that the Pubbies remain consistent -- they will pull defeat out of the jaws of victory --- again.


71 posted on 07/06/2005 2:32:14 PM PDT by TomGuy
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To: doug from upland
I hate to disagree.

Anyone have the transcripts of the Hannity/Graham conversation, especially the last two minutes?

I caught the last 5-10 minutes of the conversation with Hannity and just as they were closing, Hannity hit him with the question. Graham initially said it in a way that agrees with your point. However, what caught my ear specifically was as Graham was trying to answer, Hannity spoke over him, and Graham rephrased what he was saying. I did not hear every single word, but Graham added qualifiers to the statement from minutes before. My overall impression was that he rushed in the "wiggle room" phrases to get himself off the hook later.

72 posted on 07/06/2005 2:32:27 PM PDT by jettester (I got paid to break 'em - not fly 'em)
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To: JohnnyZ
Graham also stated that if he were nominated that would be "So Super!

Graham has already been dealt the "Kiss of Death" by Harry Reid:

"Seeking a possible consensus nominee, Reid recommended Republican Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Mel Martinez of Florida, Mike DeWine of Ohio and Mike Crapo of Idaho.

Source

Don't know Graham's politics that well, and don't have time tonight to research it, but if Reid wants him, there's got to be something wrong.

73 posted on 07/06/2005 2:33:21 PM PDT by ravingnutter
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To: YaYa123

They discussed the call but I missed most of the response. I was not pleased with his conciliatory tone during the last month. I felt very good after this interview.


74 posted on 07/06/2005 2:33:30 PM PDT by doug from upland (The Hillary documentary is coming)
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To: doug from upland

Trust and verify. Trust has been abused too many times. He must spent much political capital before I count him other than squish RINO peach.


75 posted on 07/06/2005 2:33:52 PM PDT by dhuffman@awod.com (The conspiracy of ignorance masquerades as common sense.)
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To: Howlin

I'll never trust that little backstabber again. Nothing he says can make him any more trustworthy.


76 posted on 07/06/2005 2:34:15 PM PDT by dc-zoo
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To: doug from upland
If he backs this up with action I'll start giving money to the pubbies again.
77 posted on 07/06/2005 2:34:39 PM PDT by colorado tanker (The People Have Spoken)
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To: jettester

I would also like to see the transcript. What I heard left no room for doubt.


78 posted on 07/06/2005 2:34:47 PM PDT by doug from upland (The Hillary documentary is coming)
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To: doug from upland

Graham is a weasel !!! He is trying to abate the response he is getting from the folks in SC because of his wobbly stance.


79 posted on 07/06/2005 2:35:51 PM PDT by devane617
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To: doug from upland
We need one more to pull the trigger.

I still think Bush should nominate Janice Rogers Brown (on the non-filibuster list) and dare them to filibuster.

Remember that the Dems do not control the timetable, unlike in the past. All they can do is (1) complain or (2) filibuster.

80 posted on 07/06/2005 2:36:59 PM PDT by AmishDude (Once you go black hat, you never go back.)
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