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Lindsey Graham censured for not being Republican enough.
http://www.boomantribune.com/story/2014/5/13/14443/8832
SC Repubs Says Sen. Graham is a RINO
by BooMan
Tue May 13th, 2014 at 02:04:43 PM EST
This made me laugh out loud:
Charleston County Republicans fought among themselves Monday night before deciding to issue a "censure" of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham for not being Republican enough.
The vote was immediately criticized by Republican National Committeewoman Cindy Costa as "foolish" on the eve of an election.
"Terrible. It's a dumb thing to do," said Costa, who did not take part in the vote but said precedent is being set to now "censure" Republican politicians any time they stray in the slightest.
The censure document, running to about 30 points taken from Graham's two terms in the Senate, covered a variety of Graham criticisms, ranging from supporting President Obama's Supreme Court nominees to cooperating with Democrats. Similar censure votes have been considered in other counties around the state, pressed by Graham opponents. Still, they have no weight of force and are more considered to be debated statements of disapproval.
The 39-32 vote among the county executive committee was done by secret ballot and with limited discussion.
Supporters of the resolution said they wanted to make a statement. "I want my politicians to be more conservative," said Tom Sheridan of James Island.
"He really represents the establishment and the 'usual' in Washington," added Cameron Groen of Johns Island, who said he wanted Charleston County Republicans to "distance" themselves from Graham.
The vote was immediately criticized by Republican National Committeewoman Cindy Costa as "foolish" on the eve of an election.
"Terrible. It's a dumb thing to do," said Costa, who did not take part in the vote but said precedent is being set to now "censure" Republican politicians any time they stray in the slightest.
The censure document, running to about 30 points taken from Graham's two terms in the Senate, covered a variety of Graham criticisms, ranging from supporting President Obama's Supreme Court nominees to cooperating with Democrats. Similar censure votes have been considered in other counties around the state, pressed by Graham opponents. Still, they have no weight of force and are more considered to be debated statements of disapproval.
The 39-32 vote among the county executive committee was done by secret ballot and with limited discussion.
Supporters of the resolution said they wanted to make a statement. "I want my politicians to be more conservative," said Tom Sheridan of James Island.
"He really represents the establishment and the 'usual' in Washington," added Cameron Groen of Johns Island, who said he wanted Charleston County Republicans to "distance" themselves from Graham.
I wonder how much this is about Lindsey's alleged sexual orientation.
