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Liberal Lindsey battles conservative Paul for control of the GOP -- Lindsey Graham vs. Ron Paul
Charleston City Paper ^ | Oct 21, 2009 | Jack Hunter

Posted on 11/09/2009 1:51:23 PM PST by MelSmith

It's hard to imagine a Republican more useless than South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham. Whether he's spearheading legislation that would grant amnesty to millions of illegal aliens, stumping for the $787 billion taxpayer robbery known as TARP, being the lone GOP committee member to confirm liberal Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor, or partnering with John Kerry to promote cap-and-trade, Graham has never been a friend to conservatives.

And yet in 2008, Graham was reelected in the deeply red state of South Carolina over a Democratic candidate, Bob Conley, who staunchly opposed amnesty and TARP and was well to the right of Lindsey in almost every respect. Many dubbed Conley a "Ron Paul Democrat," because of his support for the Texas Congressman during the Republican presidential primary. In that senatorial contest, the conservative "D" lost to the liberal "R" as a simple result of party affiliation. Rest assured, Lindsey Graham would like to keep things this way.

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TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: graham; libnuts; paleonuts; paul
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I don't want Ron Paul as President, but I would be delighted to see him lead the Republican Party!
1 posted on 11/09/2009 1:51:24 PM PST by MelSmith
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To: MelSmith

The RINO vs. the kook.

Is “none of the above” on the ballot?


2 posted on 11/09/2009 1:52:22 PM PST by Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus (There are only two REAL conservatives in America - myself, and my chosen Presidential candidate)
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To: MelSmith

No more JUANnabies.


3 posted on 11/09/2009 1:52:40 PM PST by Paladin2
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To: MelSmith

God help us if either one of these morons control the GOP.


4 posted on 11/09/2009 1:52:54 PM PST by Toddsterpatriot (Math is hard. Harder if you're stupid.)
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It's hard to imagine a Republican more useless than South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Well, there is former Republican Arlen Specter, the weak sisters from Maine and his mentor Juan McCain, but I don't consider the title of "4th Most Useless Republican Senator" to be a particularly great honor either.

5 posted on 11/09/2009 1:55:02 PM PST by Vigilanteman (Obama: Fake black man. Fake Messiah. Fake American. How many fakes can you fit in one Zer0?)
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To: MelSmith

I’m wondering if at this juncture in time, we couldn’t use a complete nutburger who would be willing to wield the Executive Order like a ninja sword - to undo the large swath of damage that’s been done to our Country and it’s Constitution.


6 posted on 11/09/2009 1:56:25 PM PST by GunningForTheBuddha (*Racecard* Expr: 01/20/2009)
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To: Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus

Well, less anyone wonder why the GOP has lost its way, this thread should be a required read by all...


7 posted on 11/09/2009 1:56:36 PM PST by bcsco (Hey, GOP: The American Indians found out what happens when you don't control immigration...)
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To: Toddsterpatriot

Grahmnesty most definitely needs to loose.

Paul would be fine for his smaller government stance, but he has some other wacky ideas that I really don’t want in play with anyone in charge.

What happened to Coburn or somebody with an idea or who has their wits about them.


8 posted on 11/09/2009 1:56:57 PM PST by K-oneTexas (I'm not a judge and there ain't enough of me to be a jury. (Zell Miller, A National Party No More))
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To: MelSmith

what if you can’t stand either one?


9 posted on 11/09/2009 1:57:31 PM PST by fish hawk (It's sad that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom. Isaac Asimov)
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Aww jeez can’t they both lose?


10 posted on 11/09/2009 1:57:39 PM PST by Drill Thrawl (0-435 Vote them all out.)
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To: bcsco

Oops, “lest” for “less”. Duh.


11 posted on 11/09/2009 1:57:40 PM PST by bcsco (Hey, GOP: The American Indians found out what happens when you don't control immigration...)
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To: MelSmith

what if you can’t stand either one?


12 posted on 11/09/2009 1:57:46 PM PST by fish hawk (It's sad that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom. Isaac Asimov)
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Popcorn..check. Raisinettes..check. Coke..check.


13 posted on 11/09/2009 1:57:54 PM PST by JPG (Sarah Palln Rocks.)
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To: Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus
The RINO vs. the kook.

"the kook" just might be the lunatic we're looking for!

Paul might be a little confused about our foreign enemies but he can see for miles and miles concerning our much more dangerous domestic enemy.

14 posted on 11/09/2009 1:58:18 PM PST by Theophilus (Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a law?)
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To: K-oneTexas

Tom Coburn is a good choice to lead the party. Everyone should read his book “Breach of Trust: How Washington Turns Outsiders into Insiders”.


15 posted on 11/09/2009 1:59:07 PM PST by MelSmith
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Lindsey Mini-MeCain is John 'WhyTheLongFace' Kerry's partner on Global Warming Cap & Tax !


16 posted on 11/09/2009 1:59:43 PM PST by TexasCajun
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Could Lindsey be attracted to John? I mean, John does have really great hair! Just sayin'
17 posted on 11/09/2009 2:01:26 PM PST by MelSmith
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To: Paladin2
Just call him Lindsey Mini-MeCain!


18 posted on 11/09/2009 2:01:28 PM PST by TexasCajun
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To: TexasCajun

19 posted on 11/09/2009 2:02:06 PM PST by TexasCajun
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To: MelSmith

Paul or Lindsey, what a choice! Two nuts from opposite sides of the spectrum, that’s the best we can do? Then we are (if possible)in even in deeper $#!+ than I thought!


20 posted on 11/09/2009 2:02:23 PM PST by Kartographer (".. we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.")
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