The fiery version of Senator Lindsey Graham, who made a memorable appearance during the Brett Kavanaugh hearings, was back in action on NBC's "Meet the Press" last Sunday.
This time, his ire was directed at Republicans who are throwing their support behind Kamala Harris for President. Graham's impassioned denouncement of the Democrats' smear tactics during Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination was a sight to behold. His recent outburst, however, was aimed at his own party members, questioning their allegiance to a candidate he perceives as the most radical in American history.
According to RedState, Graham's words were sharp and direct, "To every Republican supporting her what the hell are you doing? Youre supporting the most radical nominee in the history of American politics." He went on to list Harris's involvement in the Green New Deal, Medicare for All, and her role in President Biden's decision to withdraw from Afghanistan. He also pointed out her position as the border czar and her tiebreaking vote for the Inflation Reduction Act, which he believes has led to high prices.
Graham's incredulity was palpable as he continued, "Youre trying to convince me that Donald Trumps rhetoric is the danger to this country? The danger to this country is the policies of [President Joe Biden] and Harris. Her fingerprints are all over this disaster, and I cant take four more years of this crap."
The South Carolina senator's questions are indeed valid. Why would self-proclaimed Republicans support a Democrat candidate who is arguably more left-leaning than Bernie Sanders? Why would they back a candidate who struggles to articulate coherent sentences without stepping on a political landmine? Why would they endorse a candidate who chose a running mate who allowed Minneapolis to burn?
NBC's focus, predictably, was on Trump's "rhetoric." The network seemed more concerned about Trump's declarations of using the military to combat the "enemy from within" and his labeling of radical-left individuals as "lunatics." However, Graham remained unfazed by Trumps comments, asserting that Republicans were winning, and going to win, not because of what Donald Trumps saying, but because of what theyve done for four years.
Despite occasional disagreements with Trump during his administration, Graham has been a staunch supporter of the former president. He is confident about the prospects of a Republican victory in the upcoming elections. However, he believes there is still work to be done. If any of the alleged pro-Harris Republicans still hold office, Graham suggests that GOP voters in their constituencies should start considering primary candidates.
In Graham's view, supporting Kamala Harris over any Republican candidate is an act of betrayal that should not be tolerated within the party. He advocates for such individuals to be ousted from office, much like Liz Cheney. Given the current political climate, this might not be a difficult task.
The term RINO (Republican In Name Only) is often used to label Republicans who deviate from the party line on certain issues. However, Graham believes that any Republican who supports Kamala Harris over Donald Trump is not only misguided but also deserves to be ousted from the party.
As the political landscape continues to shift, it's clear that the dust needs to be swept from the corners. The question remains: will the Republicans heed Graham's call to action, or will they continue to support a candidate he perceives as a threat to the nation's future?
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