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Lindsey Graham Tries to Deter Potential Non-Trump GOP Candidates: ‘I Don’t Think You Could Do What He Did’

  
Via:  John Russell  •  last year  •  14 comments

By:   Michael Luciano (Mediaite)

Lindsey Graham Tries to Deter Potential Non-Trump GOP Candidates: ‘I Don’t Think You Could Do What He Did’
Lindsey Graham vehemently advocated for former President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential run and told potential rivals they don't have his capabilities.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham vehemently advocated for former President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential run and told potential rivals they don't have Trump's capabilities.

Trump announced his bid in November and is so far the only high-profile Republican to do so.

On Monday, Sean Hannity told Graham he asked potential candidates Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo - both former Trump officials - where they differ with their former boss on policy. Neither offered an answer.

Others whose names have been floated include Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former Vice President Mike Pence.

"So, how will other candidates distinguish themselves against Donald Trump if they agree with his policies?" the Fox News host asked.

"I really don't know," Graham replied. "But I do know this. We're lucky as a party to have Mike Pompeo, who was a terrific secretary of state, Nikki Haley, a strong voice in the U.N. for the America First agenda."

The senator then listed some of what he believes were Trump's most notable accomplishments while in office, including increased NATO spending, moving the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, securing the border, and imposing tariffs on China.

"And to all these people who are very talented, I don't think you could do what he did," Graham said. "And I want him to have another shot. Unfinished business."

Hannity asked Graham how "nasty" a Republican primary could get.

The senator said the party should prepare itself for a "spirited contest" before boosting Trump again. Among the positives, Graham said, Russia would "fear" Trump.

"We need to get ready for a real spirited contest," Graham said. "I'm for Donald Trump because I know what I'm gonna get. We need somebody that on day one can get this country back on track, that can secure our border and bring order out of chaos, somebody the Russians and the Chinese fear, somebody that can take the fight to the terrorists. The Abraham Accords are the result of Donald Trump impressing the Israelis and the Arabs. He is the best solution to the problems we face."

He concluded, "There are no Trump policies without Donald Trump."

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JohnRussell
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1  seeder  JohnRussell    last year

This an amazing article, although lets put it mildly and say not in a good way. 

"So, how will other candidates distinguish themselves against Donald Trump if they agree with his policies?" the Fox News host asked.

By being honest, decent people?  But maybe that is not an option for them.

"And to all these people who are very talented, I don't think you could do what he did," Graham said. "And I want him to have another shot. Unfinished business."

Graham was unfulfilled by Trumps first shot at stealing the election and overthrowing the US government, so he wants him to have "another shot". According to Graham, advancing "peace" in the Middle East is more important than American self-respect and democracy.

"I'm for Donald Trump because I know what I'm gonna get."

Yes , a pathological liar , cheat, moron, and bigot. In a worm like Lindsey Graham's eyes, Jan 6th and Trump's efforts to steal the election are not even worth a mention or a consideration. It is astonishing for a sitting US Senator to talk like that. 

He concluded, "There are no Trump policies without Donald Trump."

This is of course completely untrue. DeSantis, Pompeo, Pence, Cruz, and others would promote Trump's policies after Trump is "gone". 

Graham has dedicated what remains of his years on this earth to be a toady for a horrible human being. I wonder if Graham thinks he's going to heaven. 

 
 
 
Ronin2
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1.1  Ronin2  replied to  JohnRussell @1    last year
By being honest, decent people?  But maybe that is not an option for them.

Democrats will still demonize them in the national elections. No matter how "honest" or "decent" they are. Just ask Mitt Romney or John McCain.

Graham was unfulfilled by Trumps first shot at stealing the election and overthrowing the US government, so he wants him to have "another shot". According to Graham, advancing "peace" in the Middle East is more important that American self-respect and democracy.

After Democrats failed attempt at trying to nationalize election laws. Brandon's "Jim Crow 2.0" over Georgia election law changes that did nothing to restrict voting. Brandon threatening twice in speeches to use the US military against his opponents. Putting the rights of criminals and illegal immigrants over US citizens. Trying to pack the US Supreme Court. Two tier justice system. Wrecking the US economy. Rampant inflation. High gas prices. You have the audacity act like Democrats give shit about American self-respect and democracy?

Yes , a pathological liar , cheat, moron, and bigot.

You are describing Brandon, Brandon, Brandon, Brandon, Brandon, Brandon! Daughter molester. Little girl fondler. Hair sniffer and over hugger of women extraordinaire. Professional political criminal. Chronic habitual self serving liar. He has been at it far longer than Trump; and the left love him for it!

This is of course completely untrue. DeSantis, Pompeo, Pence, Cruz, and others would promote Trump's policies after Trump is "gone". 

Unfortunately the same can be said of any Democrat that would replace Brandon. The far left has seized control of Democrats; and is willing to wreck the US- they will never save it.

Graham has dedicated what remains of his years on this earth to be a toady for a horrible human being. I wonder if Graham thinks he's going to heaven. 

Sometimes even an atheist like myself has to thank his parents for a forced religious upbringing.

Matthew 7:1-3
King James Version

Judge not, that ye be not judged.

For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.

And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?

Thanks mom and dad for making me suffer all of those Sundays at Church when I would have rather been out playing football, baseball, basketball, or tennis. Every once in a very long while it pays off. Wish I could say I will see you both in heaven; but you know I just can't seem to believe in that great spaghetti monster in the sky.  

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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1.1.1  seeder  JohnRussell  replied to  Ronin2 @1.1    last year

Your analysis has become cartoonish. 

 
 
 
JohnRussell
Professor Principal
1.1.2  seeder  JohnRussell  replied to  Ronin2 @1.1    last year
Matthew 7:1-3
King James Version

Judge not, that ye be not judged.

For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.

And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?

You seem to be suggesting that no one should judge Donald Trump.  That is absurd. 

 
 
 
Ronin2
Professor Quiet
1.1.3  Ronin2  replied to  JohnRussell @1.1.2    last year

You are the one sitting in judgement of Graham; and asking if Graham thinks he is going to heaven.

I am using your own logic against you. Sorry you don't like it.

 
 
 
Ronin2
Professor Quiet
1.1.4  Ronin2  replied to  JohnRussell @1.1.1    last year

Now you know what I feel every time I see one of your posted articles or comments.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
Professor Principal
1.1.5  seeder  JohnRussell  replied to  Ronin2 @1.1.3    last year

I am happy to judge anyone who thinks a traitor like Donald Trump should be back in power. 

 
 
 
Tessylo
Professor Principal
1.1.6  Tessylo  replied to  JohnRussell @1.1.1    last year

Become?

 
 
 
Tessylo
Professor Principal
1.2  Tessylo  replied to  JohnRussell @1    last year

Those who defend this loser are such fools and in such denial of reality, it's unreal.

 
 
 
Sean Treacy
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2  Sean Treacy    last year

Trump, of course, wants as many non trump candidates as possible. So graham is Actually hurting trump with this argument and those pushing for lots of candidates are helping trump.

The goal of the democratic media and special interest groups like the Lincoln project is to make trump the nominee, just like in 2016.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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2.1  seeder  JohnRussell  replied to  Sean Treacy @2    last year

I would say Graham worries that the other potential candidates could have some appeal, although thats not a conclusion I would reach. Graham appears to want Trump nominated by acclamation. 

The larger point here though is that we continue to see a very visible attempt , by various people on the right, to "normalize" Trump and his treachery and make him palatable to wide groups of American conservatives and even moderates. That this is something that could ever be considered post Jan 6th is very depressing. We live in a degraded nation. 

 
 
 
Sean Treacy
Professor Principal
2.1.1  Sean Treacy  replied to  JohnRussell @2.1    last year
by various people on the right, to "normalize" Trump and his treachery and make him palatable to wide groups of American conservatives

If that were true, why are Democratic groups like the Lincoln Project attacking DeSantis rather than Trump?  Just the other day Is aw a tweet from some higher up in a democratic group attacking DeSantis over lockdowns while defending Trump. Democratic groups are going to do everything in their power to promote Trump  until he's lost the nomination. If he becomes the nominee  Trump will be worse than Hitler, again. 

 
 
 
JohnRussell
Professor Principal
2.1.2  seeder  JohnRussell  replied to  Sean Treacy @2.1.1    last year

Does it disturb you that Donald Trump is being promoted , by other conservatives, as a viable candidate to become president in 2024 ? 

If not, explain. 

 
 
 
Hallux
Masters Principal
2.2  Hallux  replied to  Sean Treacy @2    last year
those pushing for lots of candidates are helping trump.

Which is why Trump is telling candidates like Nikki Haley to run.

 
 

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