Senator Lindsey Graham on the Supreme Court Nomination and Presidential Politics

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As the US Senate prepares to vote on the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) appeared on Fox News to discuss the nomination and the upcoming presidential election. Graham confidently stated that he has the votes to report Barrett out of committee, despite opposition from Democratic colleagues. He also expressed his concerns about the potential expansion of the Supreme Court by Democrats, if they gain control of the House, Senate, and White House.

Key Takeaways:

  • Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) stated that he has the votes to report Judge Amy Coney Barrett out of committee, despite opposition from Democratic colleagues.
  • Graham expressed concerns about the potential expansion of the Supreme Court by Democrats, if they gain control of the House, Senate, and White House.
  • Graham mentioned that President Trump's nomination of Amy Barrett, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh has united the party around judges, with 96% approval rating by Republicans in South Carolina.
  • Graham criticized the Democratic Party for their attempts to destroy Senator Dianne Feinstein's life over a hug and warned that they will take the country down a socialist path.
  • Graham appealed to viewers to help him close the gap in his Senate seat by visiting his website, LindseyGraham.com.
  • Graham expressed his confidence in President Trump's leadership and the Republican Party's platform, including conservative judges, lower taxes, and a strong military.
  • Graham listed specific names, including President Trump, Jaime Harrison (Graham's opponent), Ben Sasse, and Amy Coney Barrett, highlighting the gravity of the nomination and the presidential election.

Statistics:

  • According to Graham, the amount of money coming in to his Senate race is going to be about $120 million, the most in the history of the United States Senate.
  • President Trump has a 96% approval rating by Republicans in South Carolina.
  • Graham stated that the Republican Party is unified behind President Trump and his judicial nominations, including Amy Barrett, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh.

Sources:

  • [FOX News, October 22, 2020]