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SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 01:44 PM Nov 2020

Lindsey Graham: If we accept these election results 'you'd never have a Republican president forever

https://www.rawstory.com/2020/11/lindsey-graham-if-we-accept-these-election-results-youd-never-have-a-republican-president-forever/

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) warned on Sunday that there will never be another Republican president if the current 2020 elections results are allowed to stand.

Graham made the remarks on Fox News after multiple news networks called the election for President-elect Joe Biden.

“Number one, this is a contested election and the media doesn’t decide who becomes president,” Graham complained. “If they did, you would never have a Republican president forever. So, we’re discounting them.”


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“If we don’t challenge and change the U.S. election system, there will never be another Republican president elected again,” he asserted. “President Trump should not concede.”

More at link, including a claim that 15 dead people supposedly voted in PA. Like that will change the results...
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Lindsey Graham: If we accept these election results 'you'd never have a Republican president forever (Original Post) SheltieLover Nov 2020 OP
Lindsey, from your mouth to God's ears. grumpyduck Nov 2020 #1
No kidding! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #5
It will be THEM pushing this garbage why people would not want another republican still_one Nov 2020 #2
He most certainly is a disgrace. Another repuke isgrace. SheltieLover Nov 2020 #11
I agree Sheltie. Their behavior in this I think will hurt them, hopefully in the Georgia still_one Nov 2020 #26
Okay. Rhiannon12866 Nov 2020 #3
IKR? SheltieLover Nov 2020 #16
The media didn't decide, dumbass. The voters did. TwilightZone Nov 2020 #4
Do people in SC really hate America enough to have really re-elected this pos? SheltieLover Nov 2020 #20
South Carolina was the first state to secede from the US, starting the Civil War. CottonBear Nov 2020 #38
South Carolina Is Too Small For A Republic And Too Large For An Insane Asylum nt smb Nov 2020 #56
It's a deal! nt Blasphemer Nov 2020 #6
I i know right? SheltieLover Nov 2020 #21
Or New Mexico or Hawaii. tblue37 Nov 2020 #72
Sounds good soothsayer Nov 2020 #7
I agree! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #23
Did he criticize Trump for declaring victory Tuesday? Raven123 Nov 2020 #8
Not sure. I highly doubt it. SheltieLover Nov 2020 #25
True romance! Newest Reality Nov 2020 #9
Right? SheltieLover Nov 2020 #28
It's long been known that Republican electoral success comradebillyboy Nov 2020 #10
Of course their success depends upon voter suppression SheltieLover Nov 2020 #30
So be it, traitor. 2naSalit Nov 2020 #12
Yup. SheltieLover Nov 2020 #33
Good Flaleftist Nov 2020 #13
Ha ha ha! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #35
Trump definitely has the goods on him. Eid Ma Clack Shaw Nov 2020 #14
Right out of the Russian playbook SheltieLover Nov 2020 #39
The information needs to be released after Trump leaves Eid Ma Clack Shaw Nov 2020 #43
I agree! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #92
Keeping with the "media lies" BS, eh? Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #15
Of course SheltieLover Nov 2020 #41
It will take time to try to deprogram their supporters. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #49
Incredible, isn't it? SheltieLover Nov 2020 #93
And the irony of that Windy City Charlie Nov 2020 #71
Yes, they've been cherry-picking from the media... Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #84
Absolutely! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #94
Another true statement from that pond scum captain queeg Nov 2020 #17
I sure hope the truth comes out now, CQ! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #44
He's possibly right in ONE RESPECT bluestarone Nov 2020 #18
We sure will stop them! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #46
Well, ya know, Lindsey.... DFW Nov 2020 #19
I think so, too, DFW! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #47
EXACTLY! Wicked Blue Nov 2020 #22
Absolutely, Wicked Blue! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #50
His spanks must be squeezing his tiny package - that boy be CRAZY. NoMoreRepugs Nov 2020 #24
LOL SheltieLover Nov 2020 #51
Do you promise Lady G? Lokee11 Nov 2020 #27
Of course! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #53
I Wonder What They Have On Him smb Nov 2020 #59
I'm good with that. TDale313 Nov 2020 #29
Exactly! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #54
Thinking out loud again, Lindsey???? ProudMNDemocrat Nov 2020 #31
Kompromat! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #57
That totally works for me Bettie Nov 2020 #32
Yes, that needs to happen. That EC must go! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #58
Good news! LisaL Nov 2020 #34
Ooooh I hadn't thought of that Blue Owl Nov 2020 #36
LOL! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #60
Of course Lindsey is crying, he donated $500,000 for Trump's legal fees LeftInTX Nov 2020 #37
Yikes! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #61
I'm Not Seeing The Downside, Li'l Linz! ProfessorGAC Nov 2020 #40
They do not realize how much they embarrass themselves and their party when they say such things. SheltieLover Nov 2020 #63
I wouldn't be surprised if this accusation was people who voted early, and then passed still_one Nov 2020 #42
Media should hit back with: "Maybe Covid victims MURDERED BY TRUMP" SheltieLover Nov 2020 #69
Exactly. It also depends on the state whether the vote is accepted or not still_one Nov 2020 #73
Not sure where PA falls on this spectrum, but I'm sure they are following the law on this SheltieLover Nov 2020 #81
I don't know either, but someone would need to make a special effort to search for that still_one Nov 2020 #82
Bye Bye Republicans Progressive dog Nov 2020 #45
I agree! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #67
Yes because every time there is one, the Dems have to go in and clean up the messes they made judesedit Nov 2020 #48
Really tiresome, isn't it? SheltieLover Nov 2020 #70
That's their mantra now KatyMan Nov 2020 #52
Right! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #74
What a load of bullshit. spanone Nov 2020 #55
LOL SheltieLover Nov 2020 #75
Senators used to be some of our brightest and best. Now they're just toadies. Pathetic. spanone Nov 2020 #88
I believe Jamie won Iwasthere Nov 2020 #62
No doubt SheltieLover Nov 2020 #76
So do I. smirkymonkey Nov 2020 #96
He wants to change the election system? Ilsa Nov 2020 #64
Who knows SheltieLover Nov 2020 #77
What a nice thing for him to say! NurseJackie Nov 2020 #65
Right? SheltieLover Nov 2020 #78
Fuck this asshole , seriously. octoberlib Nov 2020 #66
Chumputin is following vlad's example SheltieLover Nov 2020 #79
One can only hope! tblue37 Nov 2020 #68
That was my 1st thought, too SheltieLover Nov 2020 #80
Such An About Face colsohlibgal Nov 2020 #83
Great news! Gore1FL Nov 2020 #85
Lady g even after dotard is gone will be continue to be blackmailed Thekaspervote Nov 2020 #86
Yes he will SheltieLover Nov 2020 #95
Lindsey, show the proof. keithbvadu2 Nov 2020 #87
Lindsey, I'll still donate $20 to you if you tell us what dirt on you that Trump told you he has tha keithbvadu2 Nov 2020 #89
First McCain now Trump. Lindsey's going to have to find himself a new alpha male. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2020 #90
Yes he is SheltieLover Nov 2020 #97
He really needs to work on his threats. mac56 Nov 2020 #91

still_one

(92,055 posts)
2. It will be THEM pushing this garbage why people would not want another republican
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 01:46 PM
Nov 2020

president

Graham is a disgrace


SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
11. He most certainly is a disgrace. Another repuke isgrace.
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 01:48 PM
Nov 2020

I don't think rpeukes realize how they are embarrassing themselves and their party by saying things like this.

still_one

(92,055 posts)
26. I agree Sheltie. Their behavior in this I think will hurt them, hopefully in the Georgia
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 01:54 PM
Nov 2020

runoff and in 2022

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
16. IKR?
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 01:50 PM
Nov 2020


Repukes don't realize how they are disparaging themselves and their party by making statements like this, do they?

CottonBear

(21,596 posts)
38. South Carolina was the first state to secede from the US, starting the Civil War.
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 01:59 PM
Nov 2020

So yeah, they re-elected Graham.

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
21. I i know right?
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 01:52 PM
Nov 2020

Isn't this kind of like chumputin threatening to leave the country if he lost the election? Oh PLEASE, for once, be telling the truth!

Maybe they should all go to Alaska to "get out of the USA."

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
25. Not sure. I highly doubt it.
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 01:54 PM
Nov 2020

Criticizing the one with kompromat over his head is not in spineless Lindsay's make up.

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
28. Right?
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 01:54 PM
Nov 2020

Weak people to tend to LOVE their abusers (and those holding kompromat over their heads, Lindsay - looking at you!).

comradebillyboy

(10,128 posts)
10. It's long been known that Republican electoral success
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 01:48 PM
Nov 2020

depends on vigorous voter suppression and gerrymandering.

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
30. Of course their success depends upon voter suppression
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 01:55 PM
Nov 2020

They never do anything good for the country or the voters, so...

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
39. Right out of the Russian playbook
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 01:59 PM
Nov 2020

Collect dirt on everyone so you can strong arm them.

Shame on Lindsay for going along with this!

PS - If repukes lives with integrity, this would not be an issue. Remember how hard they dug for any shred of impropriety on Obama and his family and Joe and his family while they were in office for eight years, plus the time leading up to the 1st election in 2008? They came up EMPTY.

Eid Ma Clack Shaw

(490 posts)
43. The information needs to be released after Trump leaves
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 02:01 PM
Nov 2020

I can’t believe for a second it’s not known to others, but bad actors like Graham can’t be allowed to keep their special secrets at the expense of a nation.

Buckeye_Democrat

(14,852 posts)
15. Keeping with the "media lies" BS, eh?
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 01:49 PM
Nov 2020

The Nazis did the same in Germany.

Then freedom of expression was made illegal, if it criticized Hitler and the Nazi party.

And who was among the groups in support of the Nazis? The wealthy industrialists who were terrified of communism.

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
41. Of course
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 02:00 PM
Nov 2020

Repukes see government "service" as a way to fill their pockets. They do not understand what serving their country means.

So they lie and twist things around, just as the Nazis did.

I cannot wait to see them all prosecuted, given maximum sentences, and for all their assets to be seized for how they bilked our country!

Buckeye_Democrat

(14,852 posts)
49. It will take time to try to deprogram their supporters.
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 02:05 PM
Nov 2020

I really thought the pandemic would be enough, but obviously that isn't the level of disaster for these fascists like Germany getting their asses kicked in WW2.

Windy City Charlie

(1,178 posts)
71. And the irony of that
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 02:19 PM
Nov 2020

And the irony of that? How do they let their supporters know the media lies? By going to the media! The very same media that they claim lies.

Buckeye_Democrat

(14,852 posts)
84. Yes, they've been cherry-picking from the media...
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 02:29 PM
Nov 2020

... for years.

If an article is favorable for them, they loudly point to it while saying something like, "And that's from the liberal New York Times which normally lies about us!"

They aren't good with facts at all, generally always picking whatever they WANT to believe.

I can imagine this country placing the Earth back at the center of the Universe again, if their influence continues to grow, like during the religious Dark Ages.

captain queeg

(10,073 posts)
17. Another true statement from that pond scum
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 01:50 PM
Nov 2020

Goes along with when he said if the Rs elect trump it will be the end of the party, and they’ll deserve it. I wonder if the truths about these lowlifes will start coming out now?

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
44. I sure hope the truth comes out now, CQ!
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 02:02 PM
Nov 2020

This goes along with what chumputin said about if people are allowed to vote, the country would never win another election.

So difficult to wrap my head around the fact that we have a known Russian asset, who has single-handedly MURDERED 230K+ Americans, on American soil, who says shit like this, running for president.

bluestarone

(16,830 posts)
18. He's possibly right in ONE RESPECT
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 01:50 PM
Nov 2020

Democrats will STOP the FUCKING RETHUGLICON CHEATING, EVERYWHERE we can!!!

DFW

(54,256 posts)
19. Well, ya know, Lindsey....
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 01:50 PM
Nov 2020

That sounds like a pretty good reason right there to accept the election results!!!

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
47. I think so, too, DFW!
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 02:04 PM
Nov 2020

POS this guy is.

They do not realize how much they are embarrassing themselves and their party by making such statements, IMO.

Wicked Blue

(5,802 posts)
22. EXACTLY!
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 01:52 PM
Nov 2020

The majority of Americans are sick of how Repukes have mismanaged and looted this nation.

That's why, in order to attempt to stay viable, the GOP uses every tactic possible to cheat and suppress votes.

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
50. Absolutely, Wicked Blue!
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 02:06 PM
Nov 2020

That's all they've got. I have never once read or seen that chumputin had ANY "plan" to fix anything or help any group of Americans, except the 1%, so WTH would the other 99% vote for them?

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
53. Of course!
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 02:09 PM
Nov 2020

Right out of the Rusian playbook. Get kompromat and weild it to strong arm people to bend to your will.

Thing is, if repukes lived with integrity, there would be nothing to hold over their heads this way.

Remember how deeply and frantically they dug for dirt on Obama and Biden and their families? All they could come up with was a tan suit that lookd spectacular on Obaa.

TDale313

(7,820 posts)
29. I'm good with that.
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 01:55 PM
Nov 2020

Or, ya know, your party could start doing things people want instead of trying to undermine democracy at every turn cause they know most people hate your actual policies and ideas? Just a thought.

ProudMNDemocrat

(16,670 posts)
31. Thinking out loud again, Lindsey????
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 01:55 PM
Nov 2020

Still kissing Trump's ass and stroking his fragile ego?

What are you REALLY afraid of Lindsey?

Bettie

(16,050 posts)
32. That totally works for me
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 01:56 PM
Nov 2020

no issues at all.

Now to get rid of the EC or alter the number of EC votes so that it better represents where people actually live....and I say that as someone who lives in a lower population state.

still_one

(92,055 posts)
42. I wouldn't be surprised if this accusation was people who voted early, and then passed
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 02:01 PM
Nov 2020

away before the election

This is the kind of deception the republican party has become

It depends on state law how that is handled. It definitely wouldn't be fraud. Fraud is what the scum are try to present it as



still_one

(92,055 posts)
73. Exactly. It also depends on the state whether the vote is accepted or not
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 02:20 PM
Nov 2020

"Seventeen states prohibit counting ballots cast by someone who subsequently dies before the election, but 10 states specifically allow it. The law is silent in the rest of the country, according to research by the National Conference of State Legislatures."

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/some-states-count-ballots-if-voter-dies-election-day-n1243975

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
81. Not sure where PA falls on this spectrum, but I'm sure they are following the law on this
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 02:26 PM
Nov 2020

TY for the link and info!

still_one

(92,055 posts)
82. I don't know either, but someone would need to make a special effort to search for that
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 02:28 PM
Nov 2020

and I wouldn't put it past some republicans.

Here is a tragic situation of one example in Wisconsin:

https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/31/politics/voter-death-election-count-invs/index.html

These incidences will not change the results




KatyMan

(4,168 posts)
52. That's their mantra now
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 02:09 PM
Nov 2020

That the media is saying Biden won. Um, they're saying it because they're reporting the results. Do they think it rains because the weatherman says it is?

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
74. Right!
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 02:20 PM
Nov 2020

And, of course it's the weather reporters' vault if it rains and it is inconvenient for repukes. "Logic???"

Iwasthere

(3,149 posts)
62. I believe Jamie won
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 02:14 PM
Nov 2020

I have no concrete evidence of foul play, but I STRONGLY believe something(s) happened.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
96. So do I.
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 08:55 PM
Nov 2020

I can't prove it, but I just believe it. The momentum was with him. And we know slimeballs like LG cheat their asses off.

Ilsa

(61,687 posts)
64. He wants to change the election system?
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 02:15 PM
Nov 2020

He couldn't possibly want the popular vote to determine outcome. My guess is he wants legislatures to decide. Or giving only one vote per household. Godly only knows how bad the change he wants could be.

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
79. Chumputin is following vlad's example
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 02:24 PM
Nov 2020

Get heavy kompromat on everyone and use it to strong arm people. I have no proof, but I think it's a pretty good guess that chump ordered Linsay to say this.

Think is, if they lived with integrity, there would be nothing to hod over their heads.

colsohlibgal

(5,275 posts)
83. Such An About Face
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 02:29 PM
Nov 2020

Dumb Donnie almost Certainly has something on poor Lindsay and it seems probable what that is.

keithbvadu2

(36,622 posts)
89. Lindsey, I'll still donate $20 to you if you tell us what dirt on you that Trump told you he has tha
Sun Nov 8, 2020, 02:41 PM
Nov 2020

Lindsey, I'll still donate $20 to you if you tell us what dirt on you that Trump told you he has that made you completely reverse course on hating/now loving him.

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