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On the recordSeptember 3, 2018
It used to be the understanding of this body that elections have consequences, and you would expect the President who won the election to pick somebody of their philosophy.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham reflects on the historical expectation of presidential nominations aligning with election outcomes.

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