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John McCain ‘Strongly Encouraging’ Lindsey Graham To Consider 2016 Run
ABC News ^ | November 24, 2014 | by Arlette Saenz & Jeff Zeleny

Posted on 11/24/2014 7:25:42 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer

Sen. John McCain is prodding one of his closest allies in the Senate to consider a run for the White House – Sen. Lindsey Graham.

“I think he is looking at it, and I am strongly encouraging him to take a look at it,” McCain, R-Ariz., told ABC News. “I know of no one who is better versed and more important on national security policy and defense than Lindsey Graham, and I don’t think these challenges to our security are going away.”

“He is eminently qualified,” McCain added.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: election2008; election2016
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To: Obadiah

21 posted on 11/24/2014 7:38:09 AM PST by Arkansas Toothpick
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Its his money, he can waste it any way he wants.


22 posted on 11/24/2014 7:38:17 AM PST by Yogafist
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Won’t Graham be too busy with the Gay Olympics?


23 posted on 11/24/2014 7:38:53 AM PST by Dr. Thorne ("Don't be afraid. Just believe." - Mark 5:36)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

24 posted on 11/24/2014 7:39:36 AM PST by JPG (The GOPe will always find a way to surrender)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Romney would have a better chance.


25 posted on 11/24/2014 7:40:25 AM PST by who knows what evil? (Yehovah saved more animals than people on the ark...www.siameserescue.org.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Paul Lynde-sey Graham - "President Me?!"


26 posted on 11/24/2014 7:41:02 AM PST by dead (I've got my eye out for Mullah Omar.)
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To: Trapped Behind Enemy Lines

I hope you’re right. I would love to see Graham, the next Bush in line, Rubio, Christie, and Romney split the RINO vote. I’d also love to see conservatives unite behind one candidate. My first choice isn’t running, even though she would do an excellent job, but my top choice among those who are clearly running is Ted Cruz.


27 posted on 11/24/2014 7:41:48 AM PST by Pollster1 ("Shall not be infringed" is unambiguous.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
John McCain ‘Strongly Encouraging’ Lindsey Graham To Consider 2016 Run

McNuts pushing Grahamnesty to run? That's quite a knee slapper! Pod, meet your peas!

28 posted on 11/24/2014 7:43:43 AM PST by Road Warrior ‘04 (Molon Labe! (Oathkeeper))
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To: Bushbacker1

TWO Idiots!!!


29 posted on 11/24/2014 7:48:02 AM PST by mason-dixon (As Mason said to Dixon, you have to draw the line somewhere.)
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To: Obadiah

I read the headline and couldn’t stop laughing.


30 posted on 11/24/2014 7:48:18 AM PST by magua
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Perfect! Offer another RINO nobody will vote for! That’s worked soooo well the past two elections!


31 posted on 11/24/2014 7:48:30 AM PST by afsnco
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Puke?

You is so wrong! This is a selfless act on McAnus' part! The RINO 2016 Dream Ticket was going to be McAnus/Dole. Instead, the old-timer stepped aside for the younger man who has a much better shot at getting the all-important gay vote.

It is heart-warming to see that McAnus, whom we all once knew as an unskilled and dangerous aviator, and a drunk and disorderly disgrace to the service, mature into the highly intelligent upstanding elder statesman we know and love today!

Kudos, Juan!

32 posted on 11/24/2014 7:48:33 AM PST by Kenny Bunk (The Mexicans are draining our battery instead of charging theirs.)
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To: VanDeKoik
"I want him to run!!! Split that RINO vote --

Be careful what you wish for. His home state of SC has one of the earlier presidential primaries. A big win ( he does have a lot of support among SC voters ) could make him an early front runner for the nomination. Also keep in mind SC has open primaries. Democrats would flock to vote for him in the Palmetto State.

33 posted on 11/24/2014 7:49:54 AM PST by buckalfa (Long time caller --- first time listener.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

He’ll need to get a “wife” somewhere, won’t he? And a couple of “daughters” from the Sudan.


34 posted on 11/24/2014 7:50:26 AM PST by Arthur McGowan
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To: Gaffer

Never turn your back to Lindsey then.... :^)


35 posted on 11/24/2014 7:50:51 AM PST by nevergore
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Have the liberal likin’ RINO lovers shown up yet to declare “I won’t support McCain and Graham in the primary but I’ll crawl over broken glass to vote for them in the general?”


36 posted on 11/24/2014 7:50:54 AM PST by Rides_A_Red_Horse (Why do you need a fire extinguisher when you can call the fire department?)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Oh, please, no. And McCain as VP or Secy of Defense? I don’t think so...


37 posted on 11/24/2014 7:51:29 AM PST by hsmomx3
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To: Pollster1

My ideal candidate for 2016 would be a conservative governor with a track record of sound policy and achievement and accomplishment. A tangible, solid record. High my list:

1) Scott Walker
2) Mike Pence
3) Bobby Jindal
4) Rick Perry

In no particular order.

My least favorite GOP POTUS candidates....

1) Chris Christie...too RINO
2) Jeb Bush....too GOPe
3) Rand Paul...too libertarian
4) Dr. Carson....too inexperienced.


38 posted on 11/24/2014 7:51:43 AM PST by Trapped Behind Enemy Lines
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To: RckyRaCoCo
LOL! That laugh will be so lost on 20 or 30 something FR-er's unless they have a thing for classic films.
39 posted on 11/24/2014 7:52:04 AM PST by taildragger (Not my Circus, Not my Monkey ( Boy does that apply to DC...))
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To: Da Bilge Troll

Goober and Gruber 2016!


40 posted on 11/24/2014 7:54:26 AM PST by maggief
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