Being a little light in the loafers will help me be more FRUITful!
Posted on 11/09/2006 7:16:45 PM PST by Howlin
A day after Democrats took control of Congress, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham predicted the next two years could be his most fruitful in Washington.
The South Carolina senator, who isn't afraid to break with the GOP leadership, has been criticized in the past by fellow Republicans for working with Democrats.
"I think my political profile for the last four years fits the next two years very well," he told reporters in a conference call. "I think my stock and my ability has gone up and my ability to affect public policy is as great as it has ever been."
Graham was criticized last year for working with both parties on a compromise that opened the way for yes-or-no votes on some of President Bush's judicial nominations while protecting Democrats' rights to filibuster.
Graham's role brought him national attention and generated a flood of angry phone calls to state GOP headquarters.
The Democrats took control of the House on Tuesday and may yet gain control of the Senate. Graham said he has heard from the White House and a number of senators seeking advice on working with the new Congress.
"I think they see me as someone who is willing to work with them and the Democrats to find common ground," he said. "If the House generates a bunch of goofy ideas, I intend to do my best to bury them in the Senate." The state's junior senator, Republican Jim DeMint, said the GOP needs to listen to the voters, but make sure the nation is secure.
"Republicans have a real opportunity to recommit themselves to being the party of smaller government," DeMint said. "It is my hope that we will renew our purpose to promote American prosperity and curb excessive government spending."
Lookie here.
Pr*ck
I didn't know that much modesty could fit inside such a little schmuck.
"the next two years could be his most fruitful"
I think he misspoke. Doesn't he mean "fruity"?
Hopefully, they'll be his last as well. I'm hoping we can take him out in the primaries.
The new leadership should be take no prisoners about this. Quit grandstanding or we're going to run a STAR against you in your primary and take your a$$ out.
Well enjoy them Lindsey. They probably will be your last two.
Boy, this guy really is as stupid as he seems
Be wary of RINOs in your house (or Senate).
Please God, SC, primary this smarmy little worm!
He can pound sand!!
Nancee
Can you believe this?????
"Fruitful"?????????????????
Does Bill Maher know about this?
Enjoy being a RINO. After 2008 you won't get elected trash collector.
Sound advice.
And he will continue to be criticized.
What the Hell is he smoking?
ROFLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!
these people are just incredulous....between this nitwit...and McCain crying about how we need to get back to our conservative roots- I think I am in an alternative universe.....
oh-- no-- I am in the right one....
these people just think we are STUPID!
"I didn't know that much modesty could fit inside such a little schmuck."
This guy can't see beyond his navel.
He helped create the mess we're suffering through this day!
Nancee
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