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BumRushDaShow

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Sun Oct 20, 2024, 01:32 PM Oct 20

Lindsey Graham to Republicans backing Harris: "What the hell are you doing?" [View all]

Source: Axios

2 hours ago


Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) lambasted fellow Republicans crossing party lines to support Vice President Kamala Harris Sunday, asking, "What the hell are you doing?"

Why it matters: Graham's rebuke comes as several prominent Republicans, some of whom worked in former President Trump's White House, have lined up behind the Democratic ticket or have vowed they will not support the GOP nominee in his third quest for the presidency.

  • Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), who joined Harris on the campaign trail, and her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, are two GOP stalwarts who ditched partisan affiliations to back the vice president, warning of dangers they believe Trump poses.


  • What he's saying: Graham, in a testy back-and-forth with NBC News' Kristen Welker on "Meet the Press," questioned why Republicans are supporting the candidate he considers "the most radical nominee in the history of American politics."

  • Graham asked: "What are you doing? You are trying to convince me that Donald Trump's rhetoric is the danger to this country?"
  • He continued, "The danger to this country is the policies of Biden and Harris ... I can't take four more years of this crap."


  • Zoom in: Graham was questioned about Retired U.S. Army Gen. Mark Milley's characterization of Trump as "a fascist to the core" in journalist Bob Woodward's forthcoming book, "War."

  • Graham, who has previously praised Milley, said he thinks Trump's former top general is wrong.
  • "General Milley, you have a right to your opinion, but I don't fear Donald Trump," he said. "I fear what's going on in the world today. If you want the world to stay on fire, vote for her."


  • Read more: https://www.axios.com/2024/10/20/trump-lindsey-graham-republicans-supporting-harris



    What a whiny baby!

    What are they doing? They are taking BACK their party from loons like you.
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    Uh, putting country first...being patriotic. Maybe you've forgotten. surfered Oct 20 #1
    This!! PortTack Oct 20 #4
    And that 👍 TheBlackAdder Oct 20 #25
    Graham has never been anything more than a snake in the grass. He's never had any patriotism. D23MIURG23 Oct 21 #55
    They are speaking the truth and showing courage, unlike you, Lindsey. Nt spooky3 Oct 20 #2
    What you're too cowardly to do, Lindsey Blue Owl Oct 20 #3
    They are doing what's best for their constituents mdbl Oct 20 #5
    How to say you hate America without saying you hate America. aeromanKC Oct 20 #6
    He's a motherfking JAG officer no less. OMGWTF Oct 20 #31
    So much for that "Oath" johnnyfins Oct 20 #34
    I can say it in one word. Mr.Bill Oct 20 #7
    What the hell is Lindsey doing still supporting Trump? He used to have at least some PatrickforB Oct 20 #8
    Lindsey is afraid. ramedy Oct 20 #9
    got fisted like TSF verargert Oct 20 #19
    EXACTLY. johnnyfins Oct 20 #32
    shithole's cult is panicking............... Lovie777 Oct 20 #10
    It's pretty simple, dumbass LilElf70 Oct 20 #11
    No graham, what the hell are YOU doing? Supporting someone who tried to overthrow th US government. Lindsey JohnSJ Oct 20 #12
    Hey, LG! I'm guessing that THEY don't have to worry about incriminating photos being released * Oopsie Daisy Oct 20 #13
    Well Lindsey republianmushroom Oct 20 #14
    Somebody has something REALLY BAD on this guy. I mean REALLY BAD!!!!! bluestarone Oct 20 #15
    That asshole is being blackmailed. MLAA Oct 20 #16
    There's no doubt about it. nt oasis Oct 21 #54
    He truly is unable to understand. Magoo48 Oct 20 #17
    Agree for him to be such a tRump ass kisser. There must be something on Lindsay. debm55 Oct 21 #56
    Yep, Magoo48 Oct 21 #57
    go back into the closet, weasel 4catsmom Oct 20 #18
    This is what the republican exodus reminds me of BaronChocula Oct 20 #20
    Poor Widdle Windsey... GB_RN Oct 20 #21
    I've long compared Trump to Caligula so I love to see it from someone else MadameButterfly Oct 21 #49
    Thanks! GB_RN Oct 21 #50
    Have you wachted "I Claudus" ? a PBS program that makes my point MadameButterfly Oct 21 #51
    When it comes to Lindsey, I really think that they have pictures! Dan Oct 20 #22
    A caller to a talk show I was listending to (Thom Hartmann perhaps) said he delivered a pizza to Mz. Lindsey's house OMGWTF Oct 20 #30
    The funny thing is, Dan Oct 20 #45
    Putin: "JUMP, Linz!" Lindsey: "How high?" 50 Shades Of Blue Oct 20 #23
    They are trying to be part of the solution slightlv Oct 20 #24
    Lindsey, I'll gladly donate $20 to you if you tell us what dirt on you that Trump told you he has that made you complete keithbvadu2 Oct 20 #26
    What does Miss Lindsey dislike? snowybirdie Oct 20 #27
    What the hell are they doing??? Hoosier_Progressiv Oct 20 #28
    Mz. Lindsey, you need to come clean about whatever Shitler has on you. Clearly, you are compromised. OMGWTF Oct 20 #29
    Doesn't have a spine nor a backbone and robleb Oct 20 #33
    Jesus wryter2000 Oct 20 #35
    Dupe wryter2000 Oct 20 #36
    Oh wait, wait I have the answer for you Mr. Graham................. twodogsbarking Oct 20 #37
    The very last thing on Lindsey's mind peppertree Oct 20 #38
    Is there anyone who cares what Graham thinks? Does he have real influence? nature-lover Oct 20 #39
    He's just drawing more attention to their wisdom Lulu KC Oct 20 #40
    Hey, LG, this "crap" has rescued the economy in 4 years Justice matters. Oct 20 #41
    Graham musclecar6 Oct 20 #42
    He's a traitor to his friend John McCain, and his country Joinfortmill Oct 20 #43
    They're being PATRIOTS, unlike you, you sniveling COWARD. AZ8theist Oct 20 #44
    The right thing. Something he knows nothing about... ColinC Oct 20 #46
    Whatever they have on Graham must be absolutely heinous. Talitha Oct 20 #47
    its civics, bitch. pansypoo53219 Oct 20 #48
    That must be explosive kompromat... JT45242 Oct 21 #52
    Is what Roy Cohn did. Kid Berwyn Oct 21 #53
    Heartbroken Lindsey? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 23 #58
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