Posted on 07/18/2015 5:11:12 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) -
Just hours after Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made a controversial comment about 2008 presidential candidate John McCain's military record, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham came out swinging in defense of McCain. Additional Links Trump on John McCain: 'I like people who weren't captured' The Latest: Rick Santorum favors curbs on legal immigration
Trump, in a campaign visit in Iowa, told a crowd of supporters he was not a fan of McCain.
“He was a war hero because he was captured,” Trump said. “I like people who weren’t captured.”
In a series of tweets posted to his Twitter account, Graham said McCain "went through hell" during his service in Vietnam when he was captured by the Viet Cong and didn't deserve that type of commentary.
"If there was ever any doubt that @realDonaldTrump should not be our commander in chief, this stupid statement should end all doubt," Graham said. "If there was ever any doubt that he should not be the #GOP standard bearer, his growing mountain of stupid statements should end all doubt."
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Graham, South Carolina's senior senator, is also running for president. The senator was one of McCain's staunchest supporters during the 2008 presidential campaign.
Trump announced his candidacy for president several weeks ago and has been surging in the polls recently.
They have always made a fine couple =)
Lindsey would love to eliminate Trump as a contender for the POTUS.
But Lindsey does himself no favors by opening his mouth before he engages his brain. I very much doubt whether Lindsey is capable of understanding the context of Trump's remarks, or the sordid history of McCain's lack of support for veterans, MIA organizations, or the military.
No. He wet his purse.
> Sen. Lindsey Graham comes out...
Well, it’s about time. Who’s the lucky fella?
He’s asking for it...
Ankle biting has begun.
Linda is standing by her man..
"[Senator Obama] is a decent person and a person that you do not have to be scared about as President of the United States,"
GMTA, I posted the same thing before I saw you did..
This from a guy who will break a hip ringing a doorbell.
We need a videoshop of Lindsey engaged in a sissy fight.
Linda’s boyfriend is under attack. Tragic-comedy this country these days...
Lindsey can sashay himself to hell.
This is about as harsh as you’ll see graham. When he confronts the democrats it will be like an episode of “dancing with the stars”.
That is from a former Freeper that served with him, probably about 10 years ago.
Go get ‘em Lindthey!
Anyone who doesnt know Linda is a closet queen, is as stupid and ill informed as anyone who doesnt know the Mulatto Marxist is a Muslim queer as well!
; )
You talking to me? If so, Huh
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