Posted on 03/23/2010 5:52:45 AM PDT by rabscuttle385
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) says he is not abandoning negotiations on a comprehensive energy and climate bill even as he warns of partisan gridlock following the Democrats' push this week to pass health care reform.
"It's going to make it very difficult to do anything complicated and controversial," Graham told reporters yesterday.
"I'm still committed to trying to roll out a vision of how you can price carbon and make it business-friendly. We're still going to do that. ... But the truth of the matter is, I think you're going to find most of our colleagues around here risk adverse."
Graham's continued role in the climate talks with Sens. John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) is critical for lawmakers trying to maintain momentum on an issue that has largely been kept on the sidelines while President Obama and Democrats focused on health care.
In recent days, Graham warned that immigration reform would be the "first casualty" following the Senate Democrats' efforts to complete the health care bill via a fast-track reconciliation vote. And he is also predicted GOP gains this November. "Republicans will pick up a lot of votes from people who think this is bad for their business, their family, and the process used to pass it was sleazy," Graham said over the weekend.
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"If Lindsey Graham flies the coup, this thing is dead," said Kevin Book, managing director with ClearView Energy Partners.
While Graham said he is staying put, his predictions about the Senate mood appear to be spot on -- at least among some moderate Republicans.
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Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) said she would "continue to work" with Democrats on energy and climate change legislation.
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Less than 24 hours after McCain says there will be no more cooperation in the Senate from Republicans, his BFF Lindsay makes him out to be a fool and a liar.
He has only stood for reelection once since he started playing footsie with the Democrats at every opportunity. The primary challenger didn't have what it took to overcome Graham's name recognition and considerable funds.
Also, South Carolina is known for returning Senators election after election. They returned both Strom Thurmond (1954/1956- 2003)and Fritz Hollings (1966-2005) to the Senate even though they represented very opposing viewpoints.
I am not unhappy to call SC home, but I am not a native and there ARE a lot of quirky things about the politics in this state. It will take a miracle to unseat Graham in a GOP Primary, IMHO.
If McCain was not running for office he’d be pushing amnesty right now.
Let’s not be fooled, McCain and Graham will push a knife into the GOP’s back every chance they get - after all, the electorate continues to reward them for doing it.
JD Hayworth should be painting McCain as a collaberator, not a Smurf.
Yep.
With McCain’s history, given the mood of the electorate, there is no reason why he can’t be defeated in the primaries by a conservative candidate with a strong spine.
“Sen. Graham Peeved on Health Care but Will Stick With Climate Bill”
A rat is a rat is a rat.
It is something everyone does and if you are talking to some one in your area it is OK. San Francisco is “the bay area” but it isn’t the only bay area.
“I think the answer is simple...She is LOYAL!”
So is a beaten wife.
Sure, a chicken will flee at the first sign of trouble. But that's because flight is a logical choice for a creature which is vulnerable.
On the other hand, if a chicken is cornered or protecting her young, they will without hesitation take on a threat much bigger than them.
Grahamnesty, like his mentor McCain, loves the accolades of the enemedia and doesn't have the sense of a chicken.
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“Graham is clearly nuts.”
And this is news?
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“Graham must be REMOVED!”
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With “Extreme Prejudice!”
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We have a small flock (two flocks, different breeds), and the free-range chickens prevail over the dogs for domination of the yard.
My only point was that they voted the way their constituents wanted them to vote, which was the point made with which I was differing.
And there are a lot of others who are not "whores" either.
We need to be bright enough and wise enough to understand who's who and what's going on in DC right now. We've got some real advocates, and they need to be supported. Period.
Lindsey be in the Rats’ corner for both cap & tax AND amnesty for illegals.
I’m amazed that such a liberal Republican can win elections in such a conservative state. Having RINO Senators in a place like Maine is at least understandable. But So. Carolina?! And a fruity RINO to boot!
Oh that imp Lindsey (/lithp).
And since we know he will back amnesty that means the trifecta for this most RINO of RINOs.
Grahamnesty is a literal Moron with a PINHEAD’S vacuous Brain, if there is even a pinhead of gray matter there.
Hasn’t Mr. Graham read that “GLOBAL WARMNG” is a massive Fraud yet? Even Bill Clinton was ridiculing Al Gore about the Buffoon’s support of outrageous claims yesterday!
Meanwhile, Palin campaigns for McCain and donates her money to Graham and the crowd goes wild with fawning support for her.
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