Posted on 11/07/2009 3:34:26 PM PST by rabscuttle385
WASHINGTON When it comes to combating global warming, Sen. Lindsey Graham is right where he loves to be ahead of the curve, in the mix on a major issue, at the table for high-level, bipartisan talks behind closed doors.
Graham, a South Carolina Republican, is working with Democratic Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts and independent Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut to craft a climate change bill.
They face the dual challenge of overcoming widespread GOP opposition and withstanding relentless attacks by Big Oil and allied energy interests.
"Our goal is to create a vision that not only will help this planet which I think is in peril but will create millions of new jobs for Americans who need them, and help us become energy independent to make us safer," Graham told a crowded Capitol Hill news conference Wednesday.
(Excerpt) Read more at miamiherald.com ...
Hey, I'm from California. I've got no room to talk.
Not just a self-important windbag, but deeply stupid as well.
The planet is only in peril from people who think like Lindsey Graham.
I’ll be donating to his opponents.
“Our goal is to create a vision that not only will help this planet which I think is in peril but will create millions of new jobs for Americans who need them, and help us become energy independent to make us safer,” Graham told a crowded Capitol Hill news conference Wednesday.”
Yeah, and how much money do YOU stand to make off of this legislation you POS.
Lindsey, like most of the Senators, is too arrogant and too stupid to be embarrassed.
He ain't going anywhere.
I hate this queer......
I would like to know what the good people of SC were thinking (as a NY myself...I am stuck with socialism...but we rely on the good folks in flyover country to set the country right) now that we need to put up with him for 5 more years.
Is there provisions for a recall vote in SC????
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