Citing the Constitution and historical role played by the Senate in Supreme Court confirmations, Lindsey Graham announces he will support Elena Kagan.
"No one spent more time trying to beat President Obama than I did, except maybe Senator [John] McCain. But I understood we lost. ....the Constitution, in my view, puts a requirement on me as a senator to not replace my judgment for his, not to think of the 100 reasons I would pick somebody differently, or pick a fight with Ms. Kagan. It puts upon me a standard that stood the test of time, is the person qualified? Is it a person of good character? Are they someone that understands the difference between being a judge and a politician? And, quite frankly, I think she's passed all those tests."
The polarization of our body politic has given us stark examples of political posturing as opposed to true leadership and attention to the demands of defending our Constitution. I concur with Graham insofar as he is exercising wisdom and is respecting our founding document. I rarely agree with his political stances. He is a true hero of our Republic and has earned my respect. I hope his constituents will allow him to continue his fine representation of them as exemplified in this vote.
MrWileyCoyote 1 year ago
This is a remarkable speech.
hal2k 1 year ago
When I watched Sen. Graham's comments, live on TV, just prior to the nominating vote from the Judicial committee, I was profoundly struck be his gracious, civil, and courageous sentiments (courageous because he flatly bucked his own parties' rhetoric). In the span of these 15 minutes, he offered a model of what I believe our founders intended when they established our republic and what they had as the ideal for civil discourse. "Elections have consequences...." Well done, Senator Graham! Oh t
kert05053 1 year ago