Did someone compare Lindsey Graham to Jim Jeffords? I certainly didn't. It is true that the Republican Senate caucus has moved right while Graham has moved somewhat left, but he is still far more conservative than Jeffords ever was, or even pretended to be. But more to the point, Jeffords jumped and tipped Senate control to the Democrats, short-circuiting GWB at the start. I'm as frustrated as anyone else with the liberal Republicans folding in the crunch on conservative litmus test issues, but control of the body matters a great deal. Jeffords' move was beyond the pale. He should not be compared with any of the liberal Republicans who remain in the caucus and help give us a majority, however tenuous.
My equality was perhaps off the mark. My point was intended to be if there is a sour grapes turncoat, Grahm is the most likely candidate.