What Happened to Lindsey Graham? He’s Become a Conservative ‘Rock Star’

NYT ^ | 11/3/2018 | SHERYL GAY STOLBERG

[sodpoodle]

Mr. Graham, crisscrossing the country to turn out the Republican vote against the centrist Democratic senators who were once his natural allies, lapped it up. He has been basking in the exaltation of Trump backers ever since his lacerating defense of Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh. His own transformation from Trump-basher to Trump defender seems complete.

[headstamp 2]

Maybe Graham finally woke up to what scumbags democrats really are during the Kav hearings.

Being a former JAG, I think it really hit him where he lives.

[newnhdad]

He’s a Pilot fish..

[JamesP81]

When McCain checked out it was like that part in Lord of the Rings where Gandalf dispelled the curse on King Theoden.

Now Graham is riding around the country doing battle with the leftist orcs.

[cyclotic]

I only know Carper as the admitted wife beater.

[dforest]

Linseed has found out life is much more fun when the voters can like you.

He seems to have left McStain in the back hole mirror.

[SecAmndmt]

Miss Lindsay is an opportunist, riding the wave, and perhaps trying to put his true persona back in the closet?

[Flick Lives]

centrist Democratic senators

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That species died out long ago with the likes of Daniel Patrick Moynihan or Henry Jackson.

[Flick Lives]

Maybe the influence of John McCain has been lifted.

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Like an evil spell being broken.

[captain_dave]

The last democrat centrist I recall was Daniel Patrick Moynihan

[knarf]

Having no idea what that actually means, I believe it.

I don't know what connection Graham had with McCain, but he DID do a serious flip almost immediately following McCain's death.

[Conserv]

I believe in giving credit where credit is due.

And, after the Kavanaugh battle, Graham deserves some.

[Conserv]

I believe in giving credit where credit is due.

And, after the Kavanaugh battle, Graham deserves some.

[JayGalt]

Good one!

[SharpRightTurn]

“Mr. Graham ... His own transformation from Trump-basher to Trump defender seems complete.”

While Grahamnesty’s recent actions are welcome, I will await a few immigration votes to see if his “transformation” is indeed “complete”.

[JayGalt]

Trust is such a nuanced word.

As long as Graham is running with the ball I’m going to praise him. Who am I to say that Donald Trump’s influence and encouragement has not caused a change? Are there no Eureka moments in life? If praise is the currency that motivates Lindsay fine.

I want to MAGA. A senator that will vote to support legislation that advances our President’s agenda is an asset, LG is additionally campaigning for other senators and winning hearts & minds by his boldness and insouciance. I am not going to badmouth an asset. Should the leopard resume his earlier stance and work against the MAGA agenda I will resume my previous leopard hating ways.

[bert]

Senator Grahm is a Republican. resident Trump has taken control of the Republican party. Grahm is following the President’s lead to restructure the party.

The change is not so much conservative or moderate as it is New Republican

[Drew68]

When rino’s rebuke their rinoism, they should be praised.

Exactly! +1

The House is at risk because 40+ #NeverTrump Republicans followed Paul Ryan into retirement instead of coming on board with President Trump's winning agenda. In doing so, they gave up the advantage of incumbency and put their seats into play.

Graham, once adversarial, has decided he likes winning and is on board with the President. I'm sure there will be times where he flexes his individuality but I am happy to see him supporting President Trump instead grabbing his ball and going home.

[Bonemaker]

“That species died out long ago with the likes of Daniel Patrick Moynihan or Henry Jackson.”

Moynihan is what passed for a democrat “centrist”. He was against gun control but wanted to ban ammunition.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/opinions/1988/02/01/ban-bullets-an-idea-from-sen-moynihan/83ee076d-c32d-4d22-aa34-be679a5c6dc9/?utm_term=.1c5417816a82

[metmom]

Graham has discovered a real man with whom to affiliate himself with now. And it’s bringing out the very best in him.

Let's pray that it sticks.

[pepsi_junkie]

There are no centrist democrats and blue dogs dems are extinct. When they point to a "centrist" dem all you need ask is "what republican policies or judges have they supported in the past two years? Did they vote for the tax cuts? Repealing Obamacare? What about Gorchuch and Kavanaugh? How is voting against every single thing the republicans put forward 'centrist'?"

The answer will be "well Trump is a nazi".