Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks to reporters during a news conference at the Capitol, on Jan. 7, 2021.Last week, a group of Texas Democratic legislators, desperate to block an odious voter-suppression proposal, turned to the tactic of last resort: theyThe move appears to have given Sen. Lindsey Graham an idea.Taking inspiration from Texas Democrats' bid to stop a new round of election laws in their cite, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.
"[T]o my Republican colleagues, we may learn something from our Democratic friends in Texas when it comes to avoiding a $3.5 trillion tax and spend package: leave town," he told Fox News' Maria Bartiromo. When the host pressed the senator on whether he was serious about trying to derail the upcoming legislation by fleeing D.C., GrahamIt wasn't long before many started wondering whether this could work. The answer is, almost certainly not.
Right off the bat, the thresholds matter: in Texas, the legislature requires a quorum of two-thirds to conduct state business. In the U.S.
But let's also not brush past the motivations at play: Lindsey Graham likes the idea of having Republicans flee Capitol Hill, not in support of a noble cause, but because Democrats are eyeing a legislative package that would, among other things, expand Medicare and address the climate crisis.
MaddowBlog I wouldn’t vote for a bill that impacts my local community in the name of climate change. The bill wants to turn our urban communities into cities with sky rise low income housing projects, lowering property values and introducing high crime!
MaddowBlog They snuck complete federal control over the elections into the infrastructure bill! This is a government power grab that will impact our democracy forever! One party rule, generation after generation! Nothing to do with infrastructure, nothing to do with budget! I
MaddowBlog So Sen Graham wants to derail family social services like child care. Derail the environment while global warming is now causing floods, droughts, and fires! Derail infrastructure that addresses crumbling roads and bridges. Replace pipes to remove lead from our drinking water.
MaddowBlog I approve of Graham leaving Washington as long as he doesn't come back ever again.
MaddowBlog I don't know if it would matter if GOP did have unanimous consent. Couldn't the majority leader just refuse to do a roll call. Doesn't Senate procedure dictate that a Quorum is present unless otherwise noted? That's how the BS pro-forma session is legal after all.
MaddowBlog Best news yet. Disappear forever
MaddowBlog If he leaves, who would miss him?
MaddowBlog What’s that ole song....Back in the closet again
MaddowBlog If he goes by himself they will still have enough to vote on procedure.
MaddowBlog Does he also promise to stay away forever? That would be so nice if Lady G did so. LindseyGrahamSC
MaddowBlog Works for Dems 🔊
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MaddowBlog Can anyone explain to Graham this wont work? Did he not get a copy of the rules when he was elected
MaddowBlog Do something to to lower gas prices before leave
MaddowBlog Leave Miss Lillie Belle Lindsey no one csres.
MaddowBlog That how bad he hates American jobs.
MaddowBlog Bwahhhhhhhhhh
MaddowBlog Adios!
MaddowBlog Shhh! Don't let the ignorant, fact free Republicans into the open secret that the senate works differently than the state legislature so them leaving D.C would only make it easier for the Dems to pass bulls
MaddowBlog I hope he goes and never comes back, America would be better off.
MaddowBlog I wish “Karen” Graham would just go away.
MaddowBlog well now he can't be late for that date with Jerry Fallwell's poolboy.
MaddowBlog he need to stay gone
MaddowBlog GETTR, here is the truth.
MaddowBlog Funny, didn’t see you covering the Texas covid dems escape this way.
MaddowBlog Please leave and stay away! Some politicians in this country really think things are about them and not the people. We deserve better from all of them especially Graham and a few others!
MaddowBlog He must see the feds closing in on him/her.
MaddowBlog Would love it if every GOP left Washington. It would allow democrats to finally move the country forward! Manchin & Sinema can go with the GOP as they are GOPers at heart anyway (& are blocking progress in our nation for the people).
MaddowBlog Is he mental? Does he have a cognitive difficulty?
MaddowBlog To Cancun?
MaddowBlog Arrest him when he comes back. Ya know. Let they wanna do with Texas democrats.
MaddowBlog Let Graham flee Capitol Hill! Maybe he will never return!
MaddowBlog Now…now…now LindseyGraham-you just ask TedCruz, GOP leaving Washington to prevent Dems from passing the much-needed reconciliation bill would just be a political stunt. And GovernorAbbott might have you arrested. You are an irresponsible hypocrite GOPCorruptionOverCountry
MaddowBlog I encourage Graham to leave, and take a few others like Cruz with him. I hear Cancun’s nice this time of year. Don’t worry, we’ll take care of things while they’re gone.
MaddowBlog Now if we could just keep him from coming back….
MaddowBlog For Lindsey it isn’t about the greater good for all, it’s about him, he’s as narcissistic as the one he licks his balls in Maralago.
MaddowBlog LadyG breaking quorum in the Senate 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🥱🥱🥱
MaddowBlog Running is about the only thing he’s good at
MaddowBlog Bye bye 👋 Lying 🤥 Lindsey
MaddowBlog bye
MaddowBlog FakeNews
MaddowBlog Is it true that there is a GoFundMe page to help Senator Graham stay away from Washington as long as possible? Everyone be sure to contribute.
MaddowBlog G'bye
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MaddowBlog Buh bye
MaddowBlog Miss Lindsey bless her heart.
MaddowBlog LindseyGrahamSC must come clean to America and tell us all whether or not he supports Trump's statement that 'Hitler did a lot of good things.' A lot of people are saying he does.
MaddowBlog Lindsey Graham will flee - to the Gay Campground... It's S&M Weekend! He insists on constant nipple-twisting...while being told he's naughty.
MaddowBlog I volunteer to drive him to the airport.
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