Lindsey Graham may be cruising to victory

Hotair ^ | 05/04/2014 | Jazz Shaw

[SoFloFreeper]

I truly hope a conservative replaces LG, don’t get me wrong. Right now, even the conservative pundits are saying that isn’t likely.

You can bet that even if there IS a run-off, LG has a LOT of “opposition research” ready to distort the record of the opponent.

[Resettozero]

Right now, even the conservative pundits are saying that isn’t likely.

Which conservative pundits are preaching doom and gloom for a conservative defeating Graham this time around?

I doubt I have witnessed a more defeatist thread on FR than this one. Would it suit you and other posters if I (we) just sit this one out June 10th since Graham cannot be defeated? Perhaps he'll win. Perhaps your "even conservative pundits" don't know the future as well as they think.

[9YearLurker]

The Graham folks, by wanting to prematurely get a sense of victory out obviously aren’t totally confident in said victory.

[Resettozero]

The Graham folks, by wanting to prematurely get a sense of victory out obviously aren’t totally confident in said victory.

Of course you are right. I don't understand all the FReepers who feel defeated already by media prophets of questionable accuracy. After all, these prophets are and were bought and paid for.

[mountainbunny]

Lindsey Graham has been a busy little money collecting beaver for South Carolina:

Lindsey Graham Earmarks (Fiscal Year 2010)^

Some examples include, Malden Mills needing taxpayers to pay for "fleece research" to the tune of $3.2 milion; and Clemson needed $1 million for their veterinary school. One neighborhood in Rock Hill needed over $600K for improvements, and the SC National Turkey Federation needed almost $300K for some reason. How to cook a turkey? Dunno.One of his more recent big money grabs has been a $20 billion (with a B!) dollar earmark for port infrastructure projects in several states, including the S.C. State Ports Authority.

Graham’s proposal creates a $20 billion (with a B!) pot of taxpayer cash for ports across the country to use for infrastructure improvements. East Coast ports can use the funds for harbor deepening projects, Graham said, while West Coast ports, which are already deepened, can use the funding for port-side infrastructure. Inland ports will have access to the funds to deepen the Mississippi River and other infrastructure projects.

Sen. Lindsey Graham: Port infrastructure funding needs overhaul^

A current quote by Mr. Graham on the issue is this: "I should have the ability as a United States senator to direct money back to my state as long as it’s transparent and it makes sense".

Graham, Schumer discuss earmarks. March 8: Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., talk about some of the earmarks attached to recent legislation with NBC’s David Gregory on Meet the Press.^

In case you were wondering, the Charleston Tea Party is against the $20 billion (with a B!) dollar earmark. Dredging the Charleston Harbor – Facts and Fallacies^

Used to live in SC, and loved every moment of it, but that doesn't make this right.

[Resettozero]

Used to live in SC, and loved every moment of it, but that doesn't make this right.

Your research and your time spent are appreciated.

To be clear, I'm in the Upstate but am moderately informed regarding the Ports topic since there is an inland rail port nearby that often was and is in the news. This discussion would be taking place REGARDLESS whether our Senator is a Respublican, Democrat, or Something Else. Lindsey's taking more than his share of credit is just one more straw on the camel's back.

It isn't a goodie we conservatives or Republicans have voted for; neither did a vote for LG obtain a goodie for us.

Graham’s proposal creates a $20 billion (with a B!) pot of taxpayer cash for ports across the country to use for infrastructure improvements.

"Across the country" means other ports in addition to S.C.'s. Those other peculiar earmarks you listed in no way benefit me or most Constitutional conservatives and Republicans who will be voting in the June 10th primary.

Follow the money and you likely will find Democrats benefiting as much or more than those of us who you say are voting goodies for ourselves. We're not and your implication that we've benefited materially from LG's tenure holds no water.

[x1stcav]

I hope it was all in good fun, my friend.

Have a good day.

[EDINVA]

Reset, I think it’s time to either put down the sauce, or get back on your meds. YOU are the one who should read what you’re writing on this thread. You’re embarrassing yourself, whether you realize it or not. Insulting other FReepers and/or their home state is no way to win your cause (whatever that may be). Have a good election.

[Resettozero]

Reset, I think it’s time to either put down the sauce, or get back on your meds. YOU are the one who should read what you’re writing on this thread. You’re embarrassing yourself, whether you realize it or not. Insulting other FReepers and/or their home state is no way to win your cause (whatever that may be). Have a good election

Another knee-jerk insulting impolite response.

The "cause" I've responded to the insults directed at my State is because of several posts on this thread like yours. Out-of-State posters have inconsiderately maligned on this thread and others those South Carolina conservative voters WHO HAVE YET TO VOTE ON THIS MATTER JUNE 10th.

You come across like you are used to and experienced in bullying your way through these kinds of postings by making excursions into personal attacks, just like the Dems (Alinkskyites all) I have to contend with here in the Upstate of S.C.

[Resettozero]

I hope it was all in good fun, my friend.

Well, no; I presumed we were both serious in our postings. I was.

[EDINVA]

Sorry, but you are one sick puppy. Hope you get better.

[Resettozero]

Sorry, but you are one sick puppy. Hope you get better.

I have re-read my posts and there is nothing for me to be embarrassed about, as if you cared. You use accusatory lying insinuations to slander me. My comments stand on their own as written on this thread.

OTH, I have had a stomach virus last night and this morning. You have helped me get better.

[SoFloFreeper]

I can tell you two generally conservative outposts: the Washington Examiner and Hot Air (insert assertions as to why they are sell outs and not really conservative here).

But you set up a straw man, it seems. Or maybe that isn’t the right term.

But if Graham does win outright, you’ll say “It was all you gloom and doomers” that did it. Instead, they predicted it with no joy.

No one, not even those who are running against Graham, think they won’t face him in a run off. And the man has a ton of resources to throw at any opponent.

Just tryin’ to be realistic. I wish all his conservative opponents the best.

[Resettozero]

I wish all his conservative opponents the best.

I too. Thank you.

[Bill Bledsoe]

Sen Graham is polling at around 38% of the registered voters and his support is dwindling.
Sen Graham needs 50% to win the primary.

Sen Lee Bright, is polling higher than all the other contenders combined.

Sen Graham is financed by George Soros and the World Bank who is making loans to US Politicians without one thin dime in their vaults to loan out. The Fed Reserve is part of the World Bank. The IRS is part of the World Bank.

[jaydee770]

I think the tally has to be close before vote fraud makes a deciding difference - and with the voters split about 50/50, it’s easier to impact recent elections.

Somehow, we have to grow more conservatives, candidates and voters. Easier said than done when we are competing against the federal Santa Claus...

[EDINVA]

hey, resettozero, how ya doing tonight, Mr. (or is it Mz?) Political Genius? This Virginia dummkoph {sic} is just checking in.

We had a pretty good night here in the Old Dominion. Sorry if things didn’t work out for you in the Palmetto State, what with your brilliant strategery and all.

[Resettozero]

You are right and I was surely wrong.