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Lindsey Graham's GOP tent is big enough for Caitlyn Jenner
CNN ^ | 5/7/2015 | Eric Bradner

Posted on 06/07/2015 7:52:31 AM PDT by VinL

Lindsey Graham says he'd welcome Caitlyn Jenner as a political ally. He'd work with Democrats on entitlement reforms. And he'd lower climate-harming emissions to address global warming.

As long as you agree there's "too much debt, too many terrorists," the South Carolina senator and 2016 presidential contender says there's room in his Republican Party for you.

"Here's what I would say to the talk show hosts: In the eyes of radical Islam, they hate you as much as they hate Caitlyn Jenner," Graham said. "They hate us all because we won't agree to their view of religion. So America, we are all in this together." ....

On domestic issues, Graham said he's not compromising on his own principles: He opposes abortion and supports traditional marriage -- but "without animosity."

"But if we can't agree on abortion, let's talk about taxes. We're literally all in this together," Graham said.

Asked about Jenner, the former Olympian who is now a transgender woman, who also said she is a Republican, Graham said he is "into addition."

"I haven't walked in her shoes. I don't have all the answers to the mysteries of life," he said. "I can only imagine the torment that Bruce Jenner went through. I hope he's -- I hope she has found peace."

"I'm a pro-life, traditional marriage kind of guy, but I'm running to be president of the United States. If Caitlyn Jenner wants to be a Republican, she is welcome in my party," Graham said.

He also said he believes the climate is changing as a result of emissions caused by man, and that he'd support "business-friendly" restrictions on carbon dioxide emissions.

He said other Republican presidential contenders should be asked, "What is the environmental policy of the Republican Party?" (snip)

(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Philosophy; Politics/Elections; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: brucejenner; caitlynjenner; climatechange; election2016; globalwarming; globalwarminghoax; globalwwarming; graham; islam; jihad; lgbt; lindseygraham; terrorism; transgender
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

lindsay Graham would choose kanye West’s mother in law for his running mate


61 posted on 06/07/2015 10:00:27 AM PDT by RaceBannon (Rom 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for)
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To: VinL
Most people under 50 don't even know who bruce jenner is, let alone why he would be of any significant interest in this day and age.

Just because the guy goes full-blown tranny doesn't mean anything to anyone. His olympic achievements decades ago, along with his personal sexual choices, are no excuse for him being the current flaming liberal baby boomer darling.

One more bit of proof that the radical 60’s anti-establishment types are now THE establishment that they professed against back in the day.

62 posted on 06/07/2015 10:05:53 AM PDT by factoryrat (We are the producers, the creators. Grow it, mine it, build it.)
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To: GeronL

Actually, GL, it’s more that they just don’t want limited gov’t conservatives to win.


63 posted on 06/07/2015 10:06:54 AM PDT by VinL (It is better to suffer every wrong, then to consent to wrong.)
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To: a fool in paradise

They’d make such an appropriate couple. *gag*


64 posted on 06/07/2015 10:17:57 AM PDT by CatherineofAragon (("This is a Laztatorship. You don't like it, get a day's rations and get out of this office."))
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To: CatherineofAragon

I have no doubt about that. Perhaps Obama has the goods on him along with Boner, and Turtleface.


65 posted on 06/07/2015 10:58:06 AM PDT by Patriot Babe
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To: Patriot Babe

Yeah, I think all of them have some really big skeletons in their closets (no pun intended).

;)


66 posted on 06/07/2015 11:26:43 AM PDT by CatherineofAragon (("This is a Laztatorship. You don't like it, get a day's rations and get out of this office."))
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To: VinL

I bet his sleeping bag is big enough for both of them too!


67 posted on 06/07/2015 11:26:52 AM PDT by Enterprise ("Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." Voltaire)
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To: VinL

68 posted on 06/07/2015 11:39:21 AM PDT by Brandonmark (There is still hope for our country! 11.04.2014 - DAY OF RENEWAL)
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To: VinL
Graham reminds me of a Hollywood actor who is portraying the life of a well known historical figure in an upcoming film.

The OBVIOUS difference is a GOOD actor can make the role believable. Graham isn't even CLOSE.

Graham resembles Pee Wee Herman attempting to portray James Bond.

69 posted on 06/07/2015 11:45:53 AM PDT by VideoDoctor
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To: RaceBannon

Hell, he might choose both of Kanye West’s mothers-in-law for running mates!


70 posted on 06/07/2015 11:56:39 AM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (Brian Moore was an exemplary cop. Let his conduct be the example for Baltimore police to follow.)
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To: VinL

If Caitlyn Jenner wants to be a Republican, she is welcome in my party,” Graham said.

SHE Goober SHE???

someone get the hook and get this guy off stage before he further taints the Republican Brand

anyone who repeats any of the lefts favorite fantasy terms...needs to be SHUNNED out of the party ASAP


71 posted on 06/07/2015 12:09:49 PM PDT by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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To: GeronL

When Graham SAYS “...we have too much debt...”, does he MEAN “...our taxes are too low...”?


72 posted on 06/11/2015 10:29:40 AM PDT by pfony1 (Let's welcome some Democrat congressmen into the Republican party and OVERRIDE!)
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