And put one of these fine folks in his place:
Nancy Mace Lee Bright
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Posted on 04/29/2013 5:51:58 AM PDT by cotton1706
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) may have come across some trouble in his home state. Since his criticism of Senator Rand Paul's (R-Ky.) filibuster of the nomination of CIA Director John Brennan, an act that has shifted public support against drone use, Graham has received a lot of backlash not only from constituents, but also on a national party level. This is bad news for Senator Graham — here are reasons why the Republican Party should primary him in South Carolina's 2014 senatorial race.
Senator Graham's comments on Senator Paul's 13-hour filibuster, which was about the importance of maintaining civil liberties and understanding the jurisdiction of controversial drone policy, sparked a lot of opposition around the internet, with the hashtag #PrimaryLindsey coming in from people around the nation. A clip of an interview with Senator Graham appeared on Fox News, in which he calls the debate over drones "ridiculous." This did not appeal to most Americans, as a new poll suggests that a majority of people oppose launching drones on terrorist suspects in the United States.
Fox News, Clip:
Those who are dedicated to restoring liberty back into the platform of the Republican Party should see this as a fantastic opportunity to oust an incumbent and elect someone who respects civil liberties and freedom.
Nancy Mace, a graduate from The Citadel Military College of South Carolina, may be one primary challenger. Mace has a master’s degree in mass communication and journalism, as well as a bachelor’s in business. There is no doubt that she is a well educated person, but it will take more than just a degree to take on Graham. Federal senate races are very expensive and Senator Graham is not waiting to start funding his. So far, he has raised $5.4 million for reelection, but even if the challenger cannot match donations, they still have a shot. Just take a look at the senator's recent actions and voting record.
Lindsey Graham's "Yea" vote on the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes a provision allowing the government to indefinitely detain U.S Citizens, is just one of the many key votes that should cost him reelection. This provision for indefinite detention has been widely seen as unconstitutional, since it suggests that the federal government can hold a citizen without trial or attorney to prove their case.
Lindsey Graham votes "Yea" on National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) picture from votesmart.org
When it comes to raising taxes, the senator hasn't done much better. He signed a pledge not to raise taxes and then later admitted he would violate it. There is much more of his voting record that raises concerns for his constituents in a very conservative state.
Whoever challenges Graham needs to play their cards right if they want to pull off a victory in the primary, but the opportunity is there. Lindsey Graham has violated his oath of office by supporting unconstitutional legislation, and our representatives cannot ignore those who care about civil liberties and the Bill of Rights.
I hope it works, there is a lot of dem money behind him, just like I’m sure the dems financed McCain. It can be done though if enough grassroots people get out there and make sure the vote gets out. Get rid of that creep.
For everyone who posts here complaining about how Republicans should run some 100% conservative in a “Blue” state like Massachusetts, or who complain when a Blue state Republican takes liberal positions, here is your chance. Graham is in about a Red of a state as you can get. He takes a lot of liberal positions. If he can’t be taken out in a primary, then no liberal Republican can.
As long as SC holds an open primary the door is wide open for endless games of Operation Chaos.
I totally agree. Graham is a dirtbag lowlife, with an appalling record. When he’s not firing spitballs at real conservatives from the back bench in the senate, he’s running to Politico to talk about how divisive the party is being.
A red state such as this can do better than Linseed.
Until the SC GOP stops letting Democrats vote in their open primary, wet-nosed Linseed will continue to represent SC in the US Senate.
Close your primary, nitwits!
RINOs should be sentenced to a slow death - listening to Hip-Hop music at 120 dB...it’s the music that matches their IQ and morals.
They should tar and feather the SOB.
BTTT
Mark Sanford. That would be rehabilitating. Graham can listen to Barry Manilow records.
Mark Sanford. That would be rehabilitating. Graham can listen to Barry Manilow records.
should, but won’t
Graham has too much political backing. Defeating incumbency is nearly impossible. Graham is like a corporation — both give to both parties.
Thank you. Too bad you didn't preserve the links in the article.
If we could only convince Jim DeMint to run.
Nancy Mace Lee Bright
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Settled. The HOT one. It works! Unfortunately, It ain’t gonna happen. McCain should have been taken out and it didn’t happen. Now if Sarah got involved...
Don’t know how to take what you posted. I know Lee Bright and will support him if he runs for U.S.Senate. Have you looked into the accomplishments of Nancy Mace? I recommend that you do.
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