Graham Warns GOP About Going Too Far Right
The morning after Republicans lost an upstate New York House seat, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) warned that conservative activists will bring destruction to the Republican Party if they drive out moderate candidates across the country.
“To those people who are pursuing purity, you’ll become a club not a party,” Graham told POLITICO in the Capitol Wednesday. “Those people who are trying to embrace conservatism in a thoughtful way that fits the region and the state and the district are going to do well. Conservativism is an asset. Blind ideology is not.”
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1984
Graham, go ahead and do it; defect to the democrats like the rest of the rinos.
1984
Graham, go ahead and do it; defect to the democrats like the rest of the rinos.
RectoNoVerso
Tea Party Gang Changing GOP In Party Of Hate
http://rectonoverso.wordpress.com/quickies/#corn-party-of-hate
NotsoSilent
Well we gotta keep up with democrats....You hate everyone but yourselves. Disagreeing with you is a one way ticket to the racist/hick/trailer park trash heap.
Mx
I would like to suggest to the Tea Party Express and supporters that there be a hugh parade honoring the military, our founding fathers, the constitution, bill of rights, American flag on a scale larger than ever done such as Rose Bowl parade ect. There are many kids and younger Americans of all ethnicities who don't even know what these are or represent. Let's have it so it goes right by Congress.
NotsoSilent
You Sir/Mam are a very intelligent and thoughtful person. I love the idea!
soonan TX
Ditto.
NotsoSilent
He sounds like the last bonehead who jumped parties...start by saying things like this and presto-chango (or is that hopo-chango) and your an independent AKA democrat. Mr Graham should remember there are a lot more independents every day because we are tired of the liberals in both parties...And you should talk about Clubs, the Country Club Republicans are one of the reasons people jumped ship...And if yuou would bother to open your eyes, the libs don't really have this problems, they stand together as conservatives haters while you try to "get along"..screw that we want someone who has a pair to represent us....You have been in Washington toooooo long, like a lot of these boobs...Do us a favor and retire
chancetexas
Maybe it's time for the Republican Party to go RINO hunting!
http://www.gopusa.com/theloft/?p=119
Joe P
Ron Paul 2012
USMC Wolf
Hmmm, believing in our Constitution and Declaration of Independence is blind ideology? Time for Graham to get out while he can. Every time I hear this guy speak, he sounds like a lot of the rest; always campaigning with politically correct diatribe that never really addresses the questions asked or tells you where he stands.
Joe P
Ron Paul is direct and consistent. Look at his voting record. I challenge your to find one other member of congress who has the integrity he does. All of them say one thing and do another. With Dr. Paul you know what you have and you know what you will have tomorrow.
chancetexas
Maybe it's time for the Republican Party to go RINO hunting!
Doesn't Drink the Kook-Aid
Graham is entitled to his opinion. As for me, I will donate no money to the GOP as long as it supports candidates that support policies that I consider abhorent. I prefer principle over policy.
AbolishCommunism
Today’s moderate Republicans are yesterdays liberal Democrats.
40 years ago Graham would have been considered a leftwing loon. Where does that put us in 40 more years? It is time to either to take the Party back or start a new one.
Compromise is always a win for the aggressor. It is time for us to take back our country one repealed law and tax at a time.
RectoNoVerso
The Dixiefication Of The GOP
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Joe P
Here is the answer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D7MVcdgu7U&feature=player_embedded
SG
Showing your TRUE COLORS!
4mom
he is a waterdown republican
Lourdes (I'm not PC)
Is every man in South Carolina delusional?
KC Mob Member
It isn't going to get better folks, here is why --
Learn about inflation and what's ahead for our economy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzmYI_4XCbM
HoosierRon
Shutup RINO. You and McCain are the reason we have BHO, mmm mmm mmm. Thanks.
BWAtl
He's running his mouth because he thinks south carolina voters will have forgotten this in 5 years when he'll be singing a different tune to get reelected.
Proudnow
When all the commie,fascist,socialist,marxist,dirty liberals meet...as we do every Friday,this is the plan we've come up with. I hope Graham doesn't ruin everything by tipping you all off.
South SIde Irish
Mr Graham is oh so wrong.....again. He obviously learned nothing from the Scozzafafa (i know spelt wrong) incident. Because SHE WASNT MODERATE! She was another Arlene Specter!!!! Destroy the Republican party? Folks like Graham, Specter, Scozzafafa, and McCain have done a pretty good job of that on their own.
Dolly
Wish he'd come out of the closet.
Smarter
VROOM VROOM! Time to start up your Graham bashing engines, Fox Nation!
Excalibur
..............will do, thanks for the heads up.........!
Jdncpa
He's telling us he wants to be targeted when he is up for re-election by nominating a conservative to run against him. We live in SC and I can't wait to campaign against him.
Topping the list should be his buddy McCain. I really pray a good conservative runs against him in Arizona as he is up for re-election in November 2010.
Senators like Graham are infuriating because they have no principles, do not believe in the Constitution, and are always looking for nuances when agreeing with the liberals.
KC Mob Member
Sad thing is is that Graham doesnt' realize his days are numbered. He wears the Arlen Spector Collar of Shame. He thinks that we aren't going to vote his arse out at the next election? Well THINK AGAIN Senator Graham, your done! WE WILL VOTE FOR THE WE THE PEOPLE PARTY!!!
wakeuppeople
WIMP...go away. These libs don't make any effort, your on the way out.
TexasSenior
We must go far right in order to balance how far left Graham is. If the Republican Party does not begin to stand for conservative values it will cease to exist. That means it must diminish the influence of McCain, Graham, Powell, etc. They can remain in the Repub. Party as long as they behave themselves and vote the way they are told until they can be replaced in a few years. How about a recall election in SC?
American Patriots Unite
Lindsey Graham needs to go away. He is a lifelong bachelor and effeminent. There is no room for a pickle eating man lover in the GOP. He is a RINO in the worst way!
Sun-shine
Forget 'right' and 'left', Mr. Graham. The Conservatives - both Democrats and Republicans - have a duty to stay true to their 'party.
Democrats - true Democrats are a political party, the current administration are the 'progressive' party. You, Mr. Graham are a Liberal Republican. I, am a Conservative.
The complaint against the Republican party is that they have tried to 'include' more members by welcoming anyone - with any beliefs. Very simply, Mr. Graham, you don't represent the Republican party. You represent the 'moderate' Democrat.
The administration has sulied the Democratic party's name for years to come, simply because Mr. Obama ran as something he is not and has lost the trust of the true Democrats, Republicans and Independents. No one likes being lied to.
Mr. Graham, for years you were one of the truly 'great' Senators. I honestly believed you had a chance on the 'Big' ticket some day. But now, Americans have discovered that you are 'representing' the wrong party.
You either have ideals or you don't. You have a decision to make as to what party you want to be affiliated with. We have a two-party (four party now) system for a reason. We believe in something. We haven't changed, Mr. Graham...you have.
Loyal72
Lindsey, I consider myself an independent moderate republican! But right now, the dems are so dam far LEFT that I have to side even with the far RIGHT! I do not agree with everything pushed by the far right, but I abhor so much about the far left, that I have to make a choice. I think a lot of independents feel as I do. I just can't get all that excited about gay marriage, but I get excited as hell about government taking over my health, bank, and wallet!
stoptheinsanity
he has started to change his rhetoric lately,,what is up with him,,,does he want us to move left to catch up with the far far left socialistic agenda of the dems...most Americas are moderately right
AndreaB
Lindsey it the poster child for why we chould not just vote for someone just because they have an (R) by their name. Grahmnisty and McLame should just ride off into the sunset together. Ba bye!!
GloriaJean
“If your goal is to make everybody just like you in terms of ideology, that’s a self-centered approach to politics,” Graham said.
I LOVED that quote from the article.......... The Democrats have been living by it for years! And it's working on bonehead's like Lindsay Graham. Go on over to the dark side, Lindsay, like a good little lap dog. We don't need your advice.
Russell
Vote intelligently! Get envolved.
Don't be fooled by anyone who camo themselves as conservative independent republicians.
Go to web site usdebtclock.org everyone may want to go to a tea party after seeing this.
If you think we can afford any more waste programs or the fuzzie math politicians are using again, then you are crazy.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to cut waste, fraud and abuse.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to balance all programs.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to stop fundings for abortions.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to stop benefits to all illegals.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to enforce the current laws to stop illegal immigration and sancutary cities.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to stop give away programs to buy votes.
Vote out any politician that votes on golden parachute benefits, pensions and raises for itself.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to vote in the best interest of all legal Americans.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to accept responsibility for their actions and voting record.
Vote out any politician that is not willing to reduce goverment waste and stop bailouts to reduce our taxes.
Stop voter fraud. Increase voter accountability.
Et tu, Brute?
I dont know about the rest of you folks, but I am getting really tired of this guy telling people what to be. It is time for us to tell them what to be. It is also time for conservitive Americans to take back the democrat party as well. Most true Democrats are not Socialist/Progressives, lets get that side divided with 3rd party canidates too.
ce
Senator Graham, we don't need any advise from you. Remember, you supported liberal/moderate John McCain and HE LOST. We don't need your kind of advise, WE'RE GOING TO WIN THE NEXT TIME. Give your liberal advise to LIBERALS, just go on MSNBC and kiss up to them. Liberal republicans are always WELCOME on MSNBC.
Granddaddy
We in SC have 5 more years of this FOOL! But he will be defeated in 5 years!
Granddaddy
We in SC have 5 more years of this FOOL! But he will be defeated in 5 years!
tbky
windsey fwranks 10.2% unemployment where are you
Mathias
He's gone off the reservation.
My Mission
graham---you're so far left, your couldn't find right with a map! Besides, the word is not right----It's Conservative dummie! You and the rest of the rhinos will find that out in 2010.
Titan1
Fear guys like Graham. Wake up SC, this guy is a wolf in sheep clothing. Your interests are not his. Look closely at what he truly supports.
Herb
Graham is a disgrace to all South Carolina voters. I had hoped that last year we would have been rid of him, but he has too many uninformed hoodwinked. They don't see him for what he is, so now we in South Carolina have to have this piece of embarassment represent us for another five years. Adds fuel to Term Limits. He and people like McCain are what's wrong with the Republican Party. They need to be pushed out of the way and make room for the people needed to bring the party back to the right.
American Eagle (OathKeeper)
Maybe Grahamnesty feels like Specter did and that he hasn't left the party, the party has left him, anyway he needs to go.
CIJ
Term Limits!!!!