News reports and statements from Senator Graham.

I began this odyssey two years ago after returning from Iowa where I did work for John Edwards and doing some local work for other Democrats. I watched C-SPAN hoping to see John Edwards and instead I noticed someone new, Lindsey Graham.

It seems odd to people in my home state of Illinois that I would not have chosen John Edwards to focus my attention on because I knew and had worked for him. It also wasn't anyone local or a national figure like John McCain, whom everyone would know. I chose Lindsey Graham from South Carolina.

I chose Lindsey for his independence. He shows the trait when he stands up to party leaders and base voters for a principle such as not abusing detainees or paying for Social Security reform. This is the same tack I take in life as a very independent voice.

I discovered him while watching C-SPAN, which is a pastime and the only place I can get non-biased coverage of government information. I like my information raw and I enjoy listening to Lindsey speak becasue he is so passionate when he is not caught in a question answer format. He has the same vibrant personality as I do and is very intelligent.

I hope that my lenses help the reader to gain a better understanding and appreciation of him and his work. I also maintain a website and blog about the subject.