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Sen. Graham Peeved on Health Care but Will Stick With Climate Bill
The New York Times ^ | 2010-03-23 | Darren Samuelsohn

Posted on 03/23/2010 5:52:45 AM PDT by rabscuttle385

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) says he is not abandoning negotiations on a comprehensive energy and climate bill even as he warns of partisan gridlock following the Democrats' push this week to pass health care reform.

"It's going to make it very difficult to do anything complicated and controversial," Graham told reporters yesterday.

"I'm still committed to trying to roll out a vision of how you can price carbon and make it business-friendly. We're still going to do that. ... But the truth of the matter is, I think you're going to find most of our colleagues around here risk adverse."

Graham's continued role in the climate talks with Sens. John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) is critical for lawmakers trying to maintain momentum on an issue that has largely been kept on the sidelines while President Obama and Democrats focused on health care.

In recent days, Graham warned that immigration reform would be the "first casualty" following the Senate Democrats' efforts to complete the health care bill via a fast-track reconciliation vote. And he is also predicted GOP gains this November. "Republicans will pick up a lot of votes from people who think this is bad for their business, their family, and the process used to pass it was sleazy," Graham said over the weekend.

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"If Lindsey Graham flies the coup, this thing is dead," said Kevin Book, managing director with ClearView Energy Partners.

While Graham said he is staying put, his predictions about the Senate mood appear to be spot on -- at least among some moderate Republicans.

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Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) said she would "continue to work" with Democrats on energy and climate change legislation.

(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: South Carolina
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To: rabscuttle385

Less than 24 hours after McCain says there will be no more cooperation in the Senate from Republicans, his BFF Lindsay makes him out to be a fool and a liar.


101 posted on 03/23/2010 8:10:12 AM PDT by counterpunch (The Emperor has no Cloture)
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To: gardencatz
I’d really like to know why people keep voting for him...

He has only stood for reelection once since he started playing footsie with the Democrats at every opportunity. The primary challenger didn't have what it took to overcome Graham's name recognition and considerable funds.

Also, South Carolina is known for returning Senators election after election. They returned both Strom Thurmond (1954/1956- 2003)and Fritz Hollings (1966-2005) to the Senate even though they represented very opposing viewpoints.

I am not unhappy to call SC home, but I am not a native and there ARE a lot of quirky things about the politics in this state. It will take a miracle to unseat Graham in a GOP Primary, IMHO.

102 posted on 03/23/2010 8:14:51 AM PDT by Kylie_04 (I must not consume liquids while reading posts. I must not consume liquids while reading posts.)
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To: counterpunch

If McCain was not running for office he’d be pushing amnesty right now.

Let’s not be fooled, McCain and Graham will push a knife into the GOP’s back every chance they get - after all, the electorate continues to reward them for doing it.


103 posted on 03/23/2010 8:17:45 AM PDT by Brytani (Good Morning Comrades!!! FUBO)
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To: Brytani

JD Hayworth should be painting McCain as a collaberator, not a Smurf.


104 posted on 03/23/2010 8:21:16 AM PDT by counterpunch (The Emperor has no Cloture)
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To: counterpunch

Yep.

With McCain’s history, given the mood of the electorate, there is no reason why he can’t be defeated in the primaries by a conservative candidate with a strong spine.


105 posted on 03/23/2010 8:30:25 AM PDT by Brytani (Good Morning Comrades!!! FUBO)
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To: rabscuttle385

“Sen. Graham Peeved on Health Care but Will Stick With Climate Bill”

A rat is a rat is a rat.


106 posted on 03/23/2010 8:31:37 AM PDT by Grunthor (Over YOUR dead body!)
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To: jersey117

It is something everyone does and if you are talking to some one in your area it is OK. San Francisco is “the bay area” but it isn’t the only bay area.


107 posted on 03/23/2010 8:32:28 AM PDT by Ditter
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To: WellyP

“I think the answer is simple...She is LOYAL!”

So is a beaten wife.


108 posted on 03/23/2010 8:37:37 AM PDT by Grunthor (Over YOUR dead body!)
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To: Cboldt
Compared to Grahamnesty, chickens are noble and brave. I was a chicken farmer in a previous life and resent the equation of chickens with cowardly.

Sure, a chicken will flee at the first sign of trouble. But that's because flight is a logical choice for a creature which is vulnerable.

On the other hand, if a chicken is cornered or protecting her young, they will without hesitation take on a threat much bigger than them.

Grahamnesty, like his mentor McCain, loves the accolades of the enemedia and doesn't have the sense of a chicken.

109 posted on 03/23/2010 8:40:20 AM PDT by Vigilanteman (Obama: Fake black man. Fake Messiah. Fake American. How many fakes can you fit in one Zer0?)
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To: henkster

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“Graham is clearly nuts.”

And this is news?
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110 posted on 03/23/2010 8:40:52 AM PDT by editor-surveyor (Democracy, the vilest form of government, pits the greed of an angry mob vs. the rights of a man)
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To: WellyP

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“Graham must be REMOVED!”

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With “Extreme Prejudice!”
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111 posted on 03/23/2010 8:43:25 AM PDT by editor-surveyor (Democracy, the vilest form of government, pits the greed of an angry mob vs. the rights of a man)
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To: Vigilanteman
-- Compared to Grahamnesty, chickens are noble and brave. --

We have a small flock (two flocks, different breeds), and the free-range chickens prevail over the dogs for domination of the yard.

112 posted on 03/23/2010 8:52:27 AM PDT by Cboldt
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To: Brytani
Oh, don't worry about me, Brytani. I know these people aren't on our side.

My only point was that they voted the way their constituents wanted them to vote, which was the point made with which I was differing.

113 posted on 03/23/2010 8:53:24 AM PDT by ohioWfan (Proud Mom of a Bronze Star recipient!)
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To: headstamp 2
Michelle Bachmann and Mike Pence are not "whores."

And there are a lot of others who are not "whores" either.

We need to be bright enough and wise enough to understand who's who and what's going on in DC right now. We've got some real advocates, and they need to be supported. Period.

114 posted on 03/23/2010 8:56:13 AM PDT by ohioWfan (Proud Mom of a Bronze Star recipient!)
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To: rabscuttle385

Lindsey be in the Rats’ corner for both cap & tax AND amnesty for illegals.

I’m amazed that such a liberal Republican can win elections in such a conservative state. Having RINO Senators in a place like Maine is at least understandable. But So. Carolina?! And a fruity RINO to boot!


115 posted on 03/23/2010 9:03:07 AM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: rabscuttle385

Oh that imp Lindsey (/lithp).


116 posted on 03/23/2010 9:20:34 AM PDT by Defiant (We are in a battle to the death between Karl and George. I will stand and fight for George.)
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To: rabscuttle385

And since we know he will back amnesty that means the trifecta for this most RINO of RINOs.


117 posted on 03/23/2010 9:21:57 AM PDT by Let's Roll (Stop paying Planned Parenthood to murder babies! Cut off their federal funding!)
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To: rabscuttle385

Grahamnesty is a literal Moron with a PINHEAD’S vacuous Brain, if there is even a pinhead of gray matter there.


118 posted on 03/23/2010 9:22:26 AM PDT by True Republican Patriot (May GOD Continue to BLESS Our Great President George W. Bush!!)
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To: rabscuttle385

Hasn’t Mr. Graham read that “GLOBAL WARMNG” is a massive Fraud yet? Even Bill Clinton was ridiculing Al Gore about the Buffoon’s support of outrageous claims yesterday!


119 posted on 03/23/2010 9:24:50 AM PDT by True Republican Patriot (May GOD Continue to BLESS Our Great President George W. Bush!!)
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To: Brytani
Let's not be fooled, McCain and Graham will push a knife into the GOP's back every chance they get

Meanwhile, Palin campaigns for McCain and donates her money to Graham and the crowd goes wild with fawning support for her.

120 posted on 03/23/2010 9:26:24 AM PDT by MrsEmmaPeel (a government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take everything you have)
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