Senator Lindsey Graham: The Light in a Dark World
Our political culture and government processes have become dark places of partisanship and bickering. Those from each side of the aisle form groups and never allow their minds to meet. We desire good policy and clean politics, yet we vote for and encourage the slimy stuff we see. In the darkness we call Washington political culture there is a light: South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham (bio | voting record).
Sen. Graham is a unique conservative because he always attempts to work with colleagues; Democrat or Republican. He always tries to find a way to advocate effectively for his ideas and will work out compromises that allow both sides to have a stake in the making of good policy.
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The Top Five Reasons Lindsey Graham Is The Best United States Senator
- Sen. Graham is realistic in his approach to governing.
- Sen. Graham seeks solutions to what ails this country. He takes a common-sense conservative approach and attempts to forge bipartisan solutions.
- Sen. Graham has served this country honorably for his entire adult life, both as a military officer and a civilian.
- Sen. Graham is a strong supporter of the military.
- Sen. Graham has served the state of South Carolina well.
Lindsey Graham at a Glance
Lindsey Olin Graham (born July 9, 1955) is an American politician from South Carolina. A member of the Republican Party, he is currently the senior United States Senator from that state. He serves on the Armed Services and Judiciary Committees.
A Life of Service to Community and Contry
Sen. Graham has spent most of his life in service to his community and country. First, as the city attorney for Central, SC and the assistant attorney for Oconee County. Second, as a representative for Oconee County's second district in the South Carolina House of Representatives. Third, as a Representative for South Carolina's third congressional district. He is currently South Carolina's senior senator.
Sen. Graham has also served the country in the military as a lawyer for 25 years. He spent 6 years, including a tour of duty in Europe, in the active duty Air Force.During the Gulf War he was called in to service at McEntire Air National Guard Base and a member of the South Carolina Air National Guard. Currently, he is the only U.S. senator who is a member of the Air Force Reserve and recently served in Afghanistan and he has also served two tours of duty in Iraq. He has attained the rank of Colonel and is a judge of the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals. He was recently assigned to the Pentagon to comply with U.S. v. Lane.
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What Makes Lindsey Stand Out?
You always know where he stands. He doesn't change his position based on the group to which he is talking. You may not agree with him 100% of the time on every issues, but at least he will be upfront about his opinion. One of the reasons he has been so effective in the Senate is that fellow Senators find him easy to work with and honest.
He is a good communicator. Weather it is the Rotary Club, a group of experts on hydrogen fuel cell technology, a classroom of students, a constituent in need of help, a national news program, or the floor of the U.S. Senate, he can relate to many types of people and communicate in a way that is understood.
- The State newspaper recently referred to him as "the best U.S. Senator our state has had in decades. (The State, 6-24-2006).
- A political columnist wrote that Lindsey is "acquiring a reputation for candor, thoughtfulness, independence, and hard work...It doesn't take much digging to find that Sen. Graham is a public servant with an ethical compass. That's admirable." (Tim Funk, The Charlotte Observer, 4-23-2006).
- Time magazine recently named him one of the 10 "Up and Comers." He's effective, pushing through a bill last year to expand health care for the guard and reserve. But his strength is stepping up to a big moral issue, like how far we should go in the war on terrorism, and making his voice heard." (Time Magazine, 4-17-2006).
Rankings and Ratings
- Lindsey Graham is a conservative who is willing to speak his mind. He scored a 96 rating last year from the American Conservative Union, the gold standard of conservative congressional ratings. His lifetime rating of 91 is higher than the two highest ranking republicans in the Senate.
- He is ranked the #1 most powerful member for those elected in 2002.
- Sen. Graham was recently awarded the Friend of the Taxpayer award from the National Taxpayers union with his 85% ranking.
Recent Accomplishments
- ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING INAUGURAL TICKETS
No more tickets are available click here. - Met with President-elect Obama to discuss challenges facing the nation to attempt to work on bipartisan solutions to these problems.
- Graham praises Obama's selection of Rahm Emmanuel as Chief of Staff.
The Graham Record
Representing South Carolina's Conservative Values
Representing South Carolina's Conservative Values
Senator Lindsey Graham is a conservative, independent voice who is willing to tackle tough issues.
Learn more about Senator Graham's record here.
Top Story: Senator Graham receives "Taxpayer's Friend Award"
Senator Graham receives "Taxpayer's Friend Award"
The National Taxpayers Union (NTU) has awarded Senator Lindsey Graham one of its 2007 'Taxpayers' Friend Award.' The award was presented to Senators who achieved an 'A' grade in NTU's annual Rating of Congress.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham's Re-Election Campaign
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- True leaders don't run 'job scared'
- With friends like each other, do Lindsey Graham and John McCain need political enemies in this state?
With so many politicians who pander, don't we need more, like Graham and McCain, who don't?
Over the last two years, lots of right-leaning South Carolinians have gotten right riled up about "comprehensive immigration reform" Senate bills that conservative Republicans McCain and Graham helped craft with notoriously liberal Democrats Ted Kennedy and Harry Reid. Those bills, inaccurately branded as "amnesty" deals, didn't make it through the legislative process.
Sen. Graham Issues and Legislation
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Sen. Graham's Legislation
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Graham was elected to serve as a United States Senator on November 5, 2002. He serves on four committees in the U.S. Senate: Armed Services, Budget, Judiciary, and Veteran’s Affairs. During the 108th Congress he served on th...
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Senator Graham on the Issues
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Weather people agree with Senator Graham's stands on issues or not all can agree that he takes strong positions. These positions include unpopopular positions like his stand on The War on Terrorism/Iraq, detainee treatment, and immigration. While the...
Lindsey Graham Discusses Detainee Treatment at the Millenium Seminar
Deatinee Treatment
We need to keep the moral highground!
Sen. Graham has been instrumental in making sure our treatment of detainees is compliant with the Geneva Convention, military law, and Supreme Court precedent. As a military lawyer he has worked with these issues for his entire career. He was an architect of both the Detainee Treatment Act of 2005 and the Military Commissions Act of 2006.-
Sen. Graham on Detainee Treatment
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Sen. Graham has practiced military law as an officer for over 20 years. He has done everything from defend clients to judge cases, advise commanders on the law of war and serve in Afghanistan as an instructor for a group of Afghan lawyers and judges....
Topix.net: Lindsey Graham News
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- Lindsey Graham - U.S. Senate
- Campaign website
- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham for South Carolina
- Official Senate Website
- Senate Republican Confernece :: Senators : Senator Lindsey Graham
- Site with audio, video, and files related to Sen. Graham's Senate Activity.
- NRSC: Lindsey Graham
- Senator Lindsey Graham is an example of a true citizen legislator, currently serving in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. Lindsey is a strong advocate in the senate for adequate funding for the military, to insure that our nations young men and women have the tools they need to be successful.
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Lindsey Graham's Realism
By David S. Broder
The Washington Post16 September 2007
Now that the president has endorsed the Petraeus-Crocker plan for Iraq, it is worth noting one exchange from their Senate hearings.
Some senators, such as Barbara Boxer of California, were so self-absorbed they could not manage to ask a single question in their allotted time, even when they had Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker ready to provide answers.
Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is not like that. An Air Force Reserve officer, Graham is an incisive questioner whose unexpected and provocative inquiries often produce revealing answers, whether the subject is Iraq, immigration or a Supreme Court nomination.
Read More in David Broder's Washington Post Column
Google News about Lindsey Graham
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- Graham, Clyburn React to Health Care Bill
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The Legacy of Desk LIX: The John C. Calhoun Desk
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The John C. Calhoun Desk
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Lindsey inherited the privilege of sitting at this historic desk when he succeeded Fritz Hollings as the Senior Senator from South Carolina on 20 January 2005 after Jim DeMint was sworn in and took his old seat.
Sen. Graham's Network
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daveOH wrote
Graham and his buddy John McCain love the attention they get from the libereal press. I just love that campain finance reform bill... Too willing to negotiate with radical dems.
Posted October 06, 2009
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This lens is featured on my new lens, South Carolina Symbols and More. Thank you.
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Thanks I appreciate your comment
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Posted November 18, 2008
Joan4 wrote...
Lindsey Graham is one of the brightest spots in the political Scene. Great lens!
Posted November 12, 2008
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Lindsey Graham is one of the brightest spots in the political Scene. Great lens!
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Lindsey Graham on Squidoo
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Lindsey Graham Video Showcase
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There are literally hundreds of videos out there either featuring or about Sen. Graham. Here I will highlight those that show media appearances, Senate actions, campaign appeances, and those made by supporters.
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