Sen. Chuck Graham-D arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (Missouri)

Columbia Missourian ^ | 10/21/07

[LdSentinal]

The AP version of this story actually mentions that he is a Democrat.

[ken21]

that’s the trouble with drinking—

you can’t tell when to stop!

[LdSentinal]

[God luvs America]

let’s see if he is forced to step down if convicted....this is a lot worse than was Larry Craig ever did...

[RichInOC]

Just a thought...DUI is a bad idea even when you’re not a paraplegic. I’m guessing it’s a doubly bad idea when you are.

[RichInOC]

Good point. I mean, Larry might have rear-ended some people, but I’m pretty sure he didn’t damage their cars in the process.

[joshhiggins]

"Graham was left paralyzed from the neck down after he was injured in car accident when he was 16 years old"

And he's driving?

[Doctor Raoul]

...but I’m pretty sure he didn’t damage their cars in the process.

Just their caboose.

[Tatze]

The AP version of this story actually mentions that he is a Democrat.

So did this version.

Sen. Chuck Graham, D-Columbia, was arrested...

[Repeal 16-17]

[L]et’s see if he is forced to step down if convicted....this is a lot worse than was Larry Craig ever did.

No, he's a member of the Congress with a (D) next to his name. That means he's immune from prosecution. Just ask Ted Kennedy.

[Rational Thought]

This is a First!

[Clintonfatigued]

Chuck Graham had been mentioned as a possible candidate for Congress, should Kenny Hulshof retire or resign. That’s up the creek.

[ButThreeLeftsDo]

I’ve never understood handicap parking places at liquor stores.

[battlegearboat]

He looks "Shakin' N' Stir".

Better call "Moneypenny Kennedy".

Ten Dollars to a donut says he'll claim he was late for a vote and was under the influence of Ambien or whatever that sleeping pill is?

[Mark was here]

I wonder if he was tapping his toes before he rear ended someone.

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

And he's driving?

Drunk, no less.

[BallyBill]

He is paralyzed from the neck down and complained of arm pain?

Weird

[Tenacious 1]

And he's driving?

They say he has a good head on his shoulders.

[cynwoody]

From the Belleville News-Democrat:

Columbia Police Sgt. Dan Beckman said officers smelled intoxicants on Graham, noticed his eyes were watery and bloodshot and that he slurred his words and mumbled. Beckman said that according to a probable cause statement, Graham acknowledged consuming "a few" beers before driving.

Graham refused to submit to a breathlyzer exam and would not provide a blood sample.

[cubreporter]

His arm isn’t the only thing that would be hurting if he hit me. His WALLET would be in SERIOUS PAIN after I got through suing the hell out of him. Damn hypocrite!!!