From Politico…
Sen. Lindsey Graham working with Sen. John Kerry on climate bill
TAGS: John McCain, Climate Bill, John Kerry, Joe Lieberman, Barbara Boxer, Carbon Emissions, New York Times, Lamar Alexander, Nuclear Power, Lindsay Graham
“Our partnership represents a fresh attempt to find consensus that adheres to our core principles and leads to both a climate change solution and energy independence,” the two senators wrote in The New York Times. “It begins now, not months from now — with a road to 60 votes in the Senate.”
Graham’s support is a major win for climate supporters, who are seeking Republican support for climate legislation. [...]
The Democratic Caucus is split over the climate bill, with Rust Belt senators fearing that the legislation could hurt industry and consumers in their region. The divide among Democrats means supporters will most likely need Republican votes to overcome a Senate filibuster.
In the world of things that piss me off, this is pretty near the top of the list. Note the TAGS. Both Graham and McCain and both of the bast**ds are pretty much unbeatable.
The Republican Party in DC seems to be having real problems these days doing any number of things. But finding a replacement for Arlen Specter doesn’t seem to be one of them. Do we have any real leadership in the Senate? Anybody? Has even one Senator spoken up to note their regret at voting for Obama’s AG? Where’s the outrage people?
Tuesday is payday at our house. Direct deposit hits the account at 9:00pm MST and at 9:01 I’ve $50.00 each headed for Pat Toomey and Marco Rubio. These two guys are our reason for being hopeful.
Moe Lane
Neil Stevens
Steve Maley
Dan McLaughlin
NO legitimate Republican or conservative could find a concensus
Achance (Diary) Sunday, October 11th at 1:38PM EST (link)that adheres to core principles with a John Kerry or ANY other elected Democrat these days. The only reason to ever ask a Democrat to reach across the aisle is because their hand is too far away to bite.
In Vino Veritas
Or cut off
Raven (Diary) Monday, October 12th at 11:19PM EST (link)I’d really rather not put one of those things in my mouth.
Come to think of it, I’d buy a cheap hatchet or something for the cutting. That’s too nasty a job for my sword.
“If you do not have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.”
Luke 22:36
We still have a ways to go.
NightTwister (Diary) Sunday, October 11th at 1:57PM EST (link)McCain, Graham, Alexander, Cornyn (NRSC). As long as this sort of thing continues we will struggle to hang this mess solely on the Democrats.
As for those states that keep re-electing these folks,
“You get the government you deserve.”
The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter. – Winston Churchill
Quick question
bassethound Wednesday, October 14th at 10:14PM EST (link)Why do you want to get rid of John Cornyn?
We need to elect enough actual conservatives
Vegas_Rick (Diary) Sunday, October 11th at 2:00PM EST (link)to render these two idiots irrelevant. That’s why a guy in Las Vegas continues to contribute to conservative candidates across the country. McCain, Graham and the rest of the value-deficient RINOs must go. And soon.
“God is great, beer is good and people are crazy.”- Billy Currington
“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘press on’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” Calvin Coolidge.
Actually, We Just Need To Abolish The Senate (nt)
IJB Sunday, October 11th at 4:26PM EST (link)No, what we "should" do is return to appointment of Senators
mbecker908 (Diary) Sunday, October 11th at 4:48PM EST (link)by the various state legislatures. That insures that State interests are the paramount concern of Senators. Direct election of Senators insured the growth of the Federal Government.
Right, 'Cos That'll Make Things *So* Much Better [rolling eyes] (nt)
IJB Sunday, October 11th at 11:43PM EST (link)It's a lot easier to replace State legislators
Raven (Diary) Monday, October 12th at 11:21PM EST (link)And it would also bring more attention TO the State legislatures. Something that has been sadly lacking for the last few decades.
“If you do not have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.”
Luke 22:36
What Raven said, plus...
mbecker908 (Diary) Monday, October 12th at 11:29PM EST (link)when keeping your job becomes a function of keeping the STATEWIDE elected officials happy, in other words by NOT transferring power from the state to DC and by NOT forcing mandates on the state, life in DC changes a whole bunch. It also doesn’t make a whit of difference if a Senator can raise money because they won’t be campaigning.
Forgotten tag = Traitors -(nt)
Husker (Diary) Sunday, October 11th at 2:08PM EST (link)Nope, it's there. "John Kerry". They're synonymous. nt
mbecker908 (Diary) Sunday, October 11th at 2:14PM EST (link)Dolly Parton has the lyrics for Graham, McCain, and Alexander
pilgrim (Diary) Sunday, October 11th at 2:21PM EST (link)you’re gettin’ in too deep
You’d better look before you leave
Cause you’re known by the company you keep
Sometimes I wonder if Lamar isn't shilling
TNJim (Diary) Sunday, October 11th at 2:26PM EST (link)to replace McCain as the GOP’s chief apologist and betrayer.
Actually I’m really not wondering…
Maybe we could set up a duel between Lamar and Lindsay. nt
mbecker908 (Diary) Sunday, October 11th at 2:29PM EST (link)great idea! Have McCain & Lugar be their seconds nt
pilgrim (Diary) Sunday, October 11th at 2:52PM EST (link)I like that. And instead of pistols or swords they could use
mbecker908 (Diary) Sunday, October 11th at 3:16PM EST (link)tactical nuclear weapons at 20 paces.
In D.C. nt
Raven (Diary) Monday, October 12th at 11:22PM EST (link)“If you do not have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.”
Luke 22:36
On the Capitol Lawn when Congress is in session. nt
mbecker908 (Diary) Tuesday, October 13th at 10:25AM EST (link)On the Floor of the House or Senate
Raven (Diary) Tuesday, October 13th at 3:45PM EST (link)While in session. For proper witnesses, of course.
“If you do not have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.”
Luke 22:36
we'd have to hope their aim was better than their voting record
bk (Diary) Sunday, October 11th at 6:19PM EST (link)Lamar would surely get off the first shot while Graham was asking McCain if he had his okay to shoot.
That's why they use tactical nukes... nt
mbecker908 (Diary) Sunday, October 11th at 8:31PM EST (link)555555 - nt
Mike gamecock DeVine (Diary) Sunday, October 11th at 6:23PM EST (link)Mike DeVine’s Examiner.com, Charlotte Observer and The Minority Report columns
“One man with courage makes a majority.” – Andrew Jackson
Was there ever any doubt Graham and his master would support Crap & Tax...
AceInTX (Diary) Sunday, October 11th at 4:06PM EST (link)If McCain wasn’t up for re-election this year…the headline would be:
Sen. John McCain working with Sen. John Kerry on climate bill
This is so transparent it’s pathetic
McCain deserves to freeze in Cocystus for this. Furthermore
Xasteius (Diary) Sunday, October 11th at 4:23PM EST (link)he’ll make a nice replacement for Brutus under the mouth of Lucifer. Why doesn’t this guy just change party to Democrat and be done with it?
Don’t leave the party, hijack it back!
The only poll that counts is the one at the ballot box.
I don’t want to be Reagan. I want to be a Chance/Soros hybrid.
I'm just disgusted
Erick Brockway (Diary) Sunday, October 11th at 5:51PM EST (link)Graham, McCain; with Republicans like this, who the heck needs Democrats?
Can’t wait ’till Obamagration comes rolling along.
Note to lefties;
“Don’t be afraid to see what you see.” -Ronald Reagan
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Can't you see some great moderate tickets in 2012?
bk (Diary) Sunday, October 11th at 6:21PM EST (link)Specter/Graham
Hagel/Snowe
Lugar/Collins
Nope!
Erick Brockway (Diary) Sunday, October 11th at 7:15PM EST (link)I wasn’t thrilled with the mod ticket GOP had in 2008
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Is Graham brain dead?
Steve Maley (Diary) Sunday, October 11th at 9:14PM EST (link)Rhetorical question.
Cap and Trade can’t be “tweaked” or “fixed”.
Does Lindsey think he earns a cookie by cooperating with Lurch?
The blogger formerly known as ‘Vladimir’.
I hate squishes as much as the next but
mbauer (Diary) Monday, October 12th at 12:53PM EST (link)from what I’ve read elsewhere on this, the compromise that has been talked about does at least pay lip service to our objectives at this point. And if they make it in the final bill, I could be happy.
No Cap and Trade
Expanded nuclear power availability
expanded natural gas
utilizing our own oil
If the bill significantly follows those 4 criteria, I could be okay with letting this administration throw money down whatever drains they want. They are gonna spend anyways and be blamed for the deficit anyways, so why not get a few of our goals advanced in the process.