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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The pathetic putz is peeved?
What is the "Hess elevator" and what makes it unique?
I mean, how ABSURD is it to think that legislation in the Congress has, or can have, anything to do with the climate of the entire planet?
Whatever dirt President Obama has on Senator Graham, it must be good.
There are 4 elevator banks in the lobby. Each elevator bank has 6 elevators. One elevator is designated for Hess employees only and just stops on the Hess floors.
How to take a strong stand Grahamesty! I’m sure that will teach BO/BS!
He’s an ahole.
After what the rats just did to the Republicans, they should be going ruthless back at them -- on every issue.
The leadership, hey McConnell, you need to get as tough as Pelosi and rein in this little pansy putz. Do it soon.
When Obama goes to prison he can take Lindsey with him so he'll have something to f*ck.
....... creep!
Lindsey needs a good conserv. challenger . I no longer give money to the GOP ,,,, instead I support candidates more directly ,,, I hate to think my donation will ever back another Lindsey Grahmm or McCain ,, Snow ,, Collins etc.
I can’t stand to see this guy’s face or to hear his voice. He is what’s wrong with the GOP.
I get it now - thanks.
So, perhaps Linseed Gramnesty has some financial incentive from Hess. I wonder what benefit Hess might get out of a "cap and tax" bill and the resultant crippling of the US economy.
“Peeved”?? He is peeved?? oh good grief! good God in heaven I wish that man would just go away!!! And he is whining about energy legislation? That man has lost his mind. He is too stooopid and outatouch to be in congress!
Limbaugh specifically mentioned Graham yesterday as someone who needs to put a sock in it if we are to have any hope of a Conservative resurgence.
These politicians in DC have made the final break from the people. They just don’t give a damn about constituents anymore.
This is the end consequence of decades of apathy by the American electorate. The only cure for this is the absolute wrath of the electorate.
Just leave amnesty out of the equation.
Does he have a legitimate challenger? I’d gladly donate to any conservative running against this clown. He must be ousted.
What is he getting out of this monetarily? Is it all for the notoriety? Does he really like being hated by conservatives? Is he a bald faced liar? Or is he just the dumbest man on the face of the earth?
What is going on with this dweeb anyway?? I don't want him polluting my party any more.
I spent a day in DC Saturday with some politicians (the Congressional Republicans) who are doing a heck of a lot to stand up for their constituents and the American people.
The broad brush doesn't work right now. Unless, of course, you're referring to Dems....and even with them there were 34 who stood with their constituents against the hideous HCR bill.
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