Graham to Vote ‘Yes’ on Kagan Nomination

[mikelgb]

Source: The Washington Independent

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) just announced during the Senate Judiciary Committee’s televised executive session that he will vote for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan’s confirmation, becoming the only Republican so far either on the Senate Judiciary Committee or in the Senate at large to break party ranks.

Graham said that while he disagrees with Kagan’s politics, he would vote for her because “the last election had consequences.”

Read more: http://washingtonindependent.com/92017/graham-to-vote-yes-on-kagan-nomination

[Indianademocrat91]

1. What the hell does “the last election had consequences" mean?? n/t

[mikelgb]

2. He believes in presidential prerogative

that generally deference should be given to the President's nominees unless there is a compelling reason to oppose them.

[BootinUp]

3. I predicted he would

Its clear that Graham is at least trying not to be as big an A-Hole as the rest of the puke senators.

[zipplewrath]

4. Grahm and Gitmo

Grahm is hip deep into the whole Gitmo change of address schtick. I can't help wonder if there is some horse trading going on here.