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Lindsey Graham Censured By County GOP Organization In South Carolina
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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is usually thought of as a loyal Republican in Washington -- but he has now been censured by a county Republican organization back home, for working too much with the Democrats.
The Charleston County GOP has censured Graham, citing his work with Democrats on a climate change bill as the final straw, and saying that he he has weakened the Republican brand.
County party chairwoman Lin Bennett says a similar resolution will introduced at the state GOP convention next year.
Graham need not have any immediate worries about a primary challenge. He was just re-elected last year, and won't on the ballot again until 2014.
Late Update: Greg Sargent has the full text of the censure resolution. It's fun reading, including its line about how "U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham - in the name of bipartisanship - continues to weaken the Republican brand and tarnish the ideals of freedom, rule of law, and fiscal conservatism."
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Indie Pro
November 11, 2009 2:46 PM
Graham's position, if I remember it correctly, made alot of sense. I can see how that offended the GOP.
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Viva!America!
November 11, 2009 2:51 PM
Well no sympathy here for Senator "DOA".
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Dorn76
November 11, 2009 3:20 PM
Yes, more GOP loyalty tests, please!
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The Old Grouch
November 11, 2009 3:28 PM in reply to Dorn76
And harsher, of course.
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fsudirectory
November 11, 2009 3:37 PM in reply to The Old Grouch
Next up, you must have 10 kids, all baptised and no history of condom or birth control use (upon inspection of your medical records and pharmacy purchases)
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Overreach THIS!
November 11, 2009 4:35 PM in reply to Dorn76
Repub talking heads wanna say the wackaloons are only part of the party (of course, a very important part, of course, but not leading the party around by the nose.
Really?!
Anyhow, off with his head!!
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mcrose68
November 11, 2009 4:08 PM
Damn it!
The GOP worked hard to get this country in a ditch.
What's Lindsey think he's doing trying to get the country out of the ditch?
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nancydenis
November 11, 2009 4:11 PM
Although this seems a bit humorous on the surface - If Graham isn't "republican enough" who is? Yet it is also reason for concern. It pushes these right wing guys even further right. A prime example is Senator Grassley from Iowa. It has been reported he was not allowed a delegate seat at the national republican convention because he was to liberal. He has responded by pushing his already right wing attitude even further right. The national conversation can not be effective if we can not allow a wide spectrum of ideas to be expressed in a civil manner.
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fafner1
November 11, 2009 4:21 PM
What can you say about South Carolina, except perhaps that Sherman's army was too easy on them.
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Schmed
November 11, 2009 4:28 PM
The Chair recognizes Red Rider to introduce the new GOP theme song.
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Overreach THIS!
November 11, 2009 4:30 PM
DRIVE HIM OUT OF THE PARTY!!! *Tea-bag his mama!*
I WANT A POLITICAL *SHOW TRIAL!!*
No peace for the wicked!! Isaiah 48:22
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matyra
November 11, 2009 4:41 PM
Republicans used to stand for, at least in principle, for things like "pragmatic" and "frugal", now they've got Birthers, the Cold Earthers, Flat Earthers, Blow up the Earth-ers, and Theocracy Now all vying for the microphone.
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ericf
November 11, 2009 5:28 PM
All that just for believing global warming? I hope he doesn't acknowledge evolution or they'll try to force him to resign.
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theone718
November 11, 2009 6:11 PM
It's gone to the point where one party LITERALLY treats the other like the enemy. It's really ridiculous.
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Saint Augustine
November 11, 2009 8:37 PM
Lindsey needs to do something to endear himself to those people. I'd suggest a hike along the Appalachian Trail like Sanford took but I suspect Lindsey would be more inclined to fly to Minneapolis than Buenos Aires.
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