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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 ...


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To: rabscuttle385

The pathetic putz is peeved?


41 posted on 03/23/2010 6:32:23 AM PDT by Altura Ct.
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To: jersey117
He was going in the Hess elevator.

What is the "Hess elevator" and what makes it unique?

42 posted on 03/23/2010 6:32:28 AM PDT by meyer (It's time...)
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To: rabscuttle385
You know, when you're down in the weeds of day to day political combat, sometimes it's useful to take a step back to look at the big picture.

I mean, how ABSURD is it to think that legislation in the Congress has, or can have, anything to do with the climate of the entire planet?

43 posted on 03/23/2010 6:33:40 AM PDT by Jim Noble (Let tyrants shake their iron rod, and slavery clank her galling chains)
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To: rabscuttle385

Whatever dirt President Obama has on Senator Graham, it must be good.


44 posted on 03/23/2010 6:35:27 AM PDT by FourPeas (servantscenter.org -- Jesus' hands and feet on the streets serving those in need)
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To: meyer

There are 4 elevator banks in the lobby. Each elevator bank has 6 elevators. One elevator is designated for Hess employees only and just stops on the Hess floors.


45 posted on 03/23/2010 6:35:43 AM PDT by jersey117
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To: rabscuttle385

How to take a strong stand Grahamesty! I’m sure that will teach BO/BS!


46 posted on 03/23/2010 6:36:02 AM PDT by Man50D (Fair Tax, you earn it, you keep it! www.FairTaxNation.com)
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To: rabscuttle385

He’s an ahole.


47 posted on 03/23/2010 6:36:32 AM PDT by b4its2late (A Liberal is a person who will give away everything he doesn't own.)
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To: Man50D
I’m sure that will teach BO/BS!

After what the rats just did to the Republicans, they should be going ruthless back at them -- on every issue.

48 posted on 03/23/2010 6:37:41 AM PDT by jersey117
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To: oldbill

The leadership, hey McConnell, you need to get as tough as Pelosi and rein in this little pansy putz. Do it soon.


49 posted on 03/23/2010 6:39:37 AM PDT by dforest
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To: rabscuttle385
[GRAHAM: “But the truth of the matter is, I think you're going to find most of our colleagues around here risk adverse.”]

When Obama goes to prison he can take Lindsey with him so he'll have something to f*ck.

50 posted on 03/23/2010 6:40:37 AM PDT by Brad from Tennessee (A politician can't give you anything he hasn't first stolen from you.)
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To: rabscuttle385

....... creep!

Lindsey needs a good conserv. challenger . I no longer give money to the GOP ,,,, instead I support candidates more directly ,,, I hate to think my donation will ever back another Lindsey Grahmm or McCain ,, Snow ,, Collins etc.


51 posted on 03/23/2010 6:40:44 AM PDT by lionheart 247365 (-:{ GLEN BECK is 0bama's TRANSPARENCY CZAR }:-)
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To: rabscuttle385

I can’t stand to see this guy’s face or to hear his voice. He is what’s wrong with the GOP.


52 posted on 03/23/2010 6:41:19 AM PDT by Saundra Duffy (For victory & freedom!!!)
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To: jersey117
One elevator is designated for Hess employees only and just stops on the Hess floors.

I get it now - thanks.

So, perhaps Linseed Gramnesty has some financial incentive from Hess. I wonder what benefit Hess might get out of a "cap and tax" bill and the resultant crippling of the US economy.

53 posted on 03/23/2010 6:42:47 AM PDT by meyer (It's time...)
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To: lionheart 247365

“Peeved”?? He is peeved?? oh good grief! good God in heaven I wish that man would just go away!!! And he is whining about energy legislation? That man has lost his mind. He is too stooopid and outatouch to be in congress!


54 posted on 03/23/2010 6:45:22 AM PDT by murrie (For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son..........)
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To: rabscuttle385

Limbaugh specifically mentioned Graham yesterday as someone who needs to put a sock in it if we are to have any hope of a Conservative resurgence.


55 posted on 03/23/2010 6:52:35 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: rabscuttle385

These politicians in DC have made the final break from the people. They just don’t give a damn about constituents anymore.

This is the end consequence of decades of apathy by the American electorate. The only cure for this is the absolute wrath of the electorate.


56 posted on 03/23/2010 7:03:27 AM PDT by headstamp 2 ("No Good Deed Goes Unpunished")
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To: rabscuttle385
He can waste his time on climate all he wants; it won't go anywhere.

Just leave amnesty out of the equation.

57 posted on 03/23/2010 7:04:15 AM PDT by Carry_Okie (Situational federalism is the same problem as selective incorporation.)
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To: lionheart 247365

Does he have a legitimate challenger? I’d gladly donate to any conservative running against this clown. He must be ousted.


58 posted on 03/23/2010 7:05:13 AM PDT by KingOfVagabonds
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To: chipper dave
I've wondered what his motivation for perpetuating this stinking leftist lie is.

What is he getting out of this monetarily? Is it all for the notoriety? Does he really like being hated by conservatives? Is he a bald faced liar? Or is he just the dumbest man on the face of the earth?

What is going on with this dweeb anyway?? I don't want him polluting my party any more.

59 posted on 03/23/2010 7:05:56 AM PDT by ohioWfan (Proud Mom of a Bronze Star recipient!)
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To: headstamp 2
Which politicians? Not all of them, for sure.

I spent a day in DC Saturday with some politicians (the Congressional Republicans) who are doing a heck of a lot to stand up for their constituents and the American people.

The broad brush doesn't work right now. Unless, of course, you're referring to Dems....and even with them there were 34 who stood with their constituents against the hideous HCR bill.

60 posted on 03/23/2010 7:09:58 AM PDT by ohioWfan (Proud Mom of a Bronze Star recipient!)
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