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Lindsey Graham

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Lindsey Olin Graham is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from South Carolina since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Graham has been a prominent figure in national politics, known for his work on issues such as national security, foreign policy, and judicial appointments. He has played a key role in various legislative efforts and has been an outspoken advocate for military support to Ukraine in recent years.

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Jan 26, 2022

Not would Mitch wouldn't say anything today pending a formal announcement from Justice Breyer. But the usual suspects in his army of ghouls are gearing up for a fight. And Lindsey Graham put out an almost shockingly factual statement…

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Jan 26, 2022

If all Democrats hang together, which I expect they will, they have the power to replace Justice Breyer in 2022, without one Republican vote in support.

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Jan 26, 2022

Elections have consequences and reminding folks that he tends to defer to presidents when it comes to picking judges.

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Jan 26, 2022

If Democrats hang together, which I suspect they will, they have the power to replace Justice Breyer in 2022 without one Republican vote in support, adding elections have consequences, happens to be true.

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Jan 25, 2022

If you wanted an F.B.I. investigation, you could have come to us. What you want to do is destroy this guy's life, hold this seat open, and hope you win in 2020. You've said that, not me.

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Jan 13, 2022

He’s the most consequential Republicans since Ronald Reagan. It’s his nomination if he wants it, and I think he will get reelected in 2024.

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Jan 13, 2022

He`s the most consequential Republicans since Ronald Reagan. It`s his nomination if he wants it, and I think he will get reelected in 2024.

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Jan 13, 2022

All I can say is, count me out. Enough is enough. Joe Biden, he won. I`m not going to vote for anybody that can`t have a working relationship with President Trump. I think he`s a kook. I think he`s crazy. I think he`s unfit for office…

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Jan 13, 2022

Mitch McConnell has been one of the best leaders in my lifetime. He worked with Pres. Trump to get the court full of conservative judges PACs, passed the tax cuts, you know, pretty much by ourselves. But the elections are about the future…

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Jan 13, 2022

Can Senator McConnell effectively work with the leader of the Republican Party Donald Trump? I`m not going to vote for anybody that can`t have a working relationship with President Trump to be a team to come up with an American first…

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Jan 12, 2022

All I can say is, count me out. Enough is enough. It is over. Joe Biden -- and I have traveled the world with Joe. I hoped he lost. I prayed he would lose. He won. He`s the legitimate president of the United States.

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Jan 12, 2022

Elections are about the future. If you want to be a Republican leader in the House or the Senate, you have to have a working relationship with President Donald Trump. He`s the most consequential Republican since Ronald Reagan. It`s his…

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Jan 11, 2022

As to voting rights itself, I think this is the most height manufactured issue in a long time.

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Jan 7, 2022

The first thing that stands out to me is how embarrassed and disgusted I am that the United States Capitol could be taken over by domestic terrorists, that a band of people, who are terrorists, not patriots, literally occupied the floor of…

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Jan 7, 2022

If you`re a conservative this is the most offensive concept in the world that a single person could disenfranchise a 155 million people. I would just say to my Republican colleagues, can we move forward without President Trump? The answer…

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Jan 5, 2022

The president needs to understand that his actions were the problem, not the solution.

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Jan 5, 2022

All I can say is, count me out. Enough is enough.

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Jan 3, 2022

It’s his nomination if he wants it. The Republican base appreciated him. We don’t appreciate all the things he does sometimes. But from a policy point of view, he was the most successful president. From our conservative’s point of view…

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Jan 3, 2022

Trump and I, we’ve had a hell of a journey. All I can say is, count me out. Enough is enough. If you’re a conservative, this is the most offensive concept in the world that a single person could disenfranchise 155 million people.

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Dec 31, 2021

Putin is a thug and needs to be dealt with.

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Dec 31, 2021

Putin is a thug and a war criminal that needs to be dealt with.

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Nov 4, 2021

This bill, this socialist spending bill they may vote on tonight is pouring gasoline on inflation to any Democrat who`s claims to be a moderate. If you vote for the socialist spending package tonight, you`re going to get your ass beat and…

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Nov 4, 2021

I`m done. I`m through it. I wash my hands of it.

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Oct 31, 2021

What are you doing? Take back the Senate. You have got guns. Use them.

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Oct 7, 2021

You have to have the vaccine or think about getting it because if you --

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