Senator Lindsey Graham Called Out Members of his Party on their "unhealthy dislike" of President Obama? What are your thoughts on this?

2015-12-16T18:20:43-05:00

Is this the final act that makes him persona non grata in the Republican Party?

From Politico

Lindsey Graham may not approve of everything President Barack Obama does, but he believes there is an unhealthy dislike of the president within his party.

The South Carolina senator was asked on CNN’s “New Day” if he is worried that his comments last night about Trump’s proposed ban on Muslims will harm his standing with Republicans. Graham during the undercard debate on Tuesday night apologized to America's "Muslim friends" for Trump's inflammatory proposal.

“To those people that believe Obama is a Muslim and was born in Kenya I’ve lost ya a long time ago,” Graham said before continuing, “There’s a dislike for President Obama in my party that’s unhealthy. There was a dislike for President Bush in the Democratic Party that was unhealthy.”

Graham said that Obama is “my president” and that the two talked Tuesday about how they could work together to help the new prime minister of Iraq.

“I think he has screwed this up 10 ways to Sunday, but Bush made his fair share of mistakes too,” Graham said.

The comments about Bush come after Graham made a passionate case at the debate for Bush’s leadership.

"George W. Bush made mistakes, but he did adjust. I blame Obama for ISIL, not Bush. I’m tired of beating on Bush,” Graham said. "I miss George W. Bush. I wish you were President right now. We wouldn’t be in this mess.”

http://www.politico.com/story/2015/12/lindsey-graham-gop-obama-216847?cmpid=sf

Graham calls out GOP for 'unhealthy' dislike of Obama

“There’s a dislike for President Obama in my party that’s unhealthy."

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 16 at 2015 6:24 PM

2015-12-16T18:24:36-05:00

This is a moot point. If you disagree, you are islamophobic, racist, etc. Only good pleasant point of view allowed, no need to digress, practically useless even in the presence of facts.

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Dec 16 at 2015 6:31 PM

2015-12-16T18:31:05-05:00

I don't like Lindsey Graham any more than I like Obama and I rate both a couple of steps below a rabid skunk.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 16 at 2015 6:39 PM

2015-12-16T18:39:37-05:00

Usually dislike is not healthy. And dwelling on dislike is almost always destructive.

That said I would invite anyone to show that such dislike is not shown from both parties.

I am old enough to remember when candidates did not talk about the other. Instead the spoke of the issues and/or their own qualifications.

I would like to see that again.

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Dec 16 at 2015 6:58 PM

2015-12-16T18:58:32-05:00

Your HEADLINE is miss leading.

He also said the same thing about BUSH...not just Obama.

Graham's comments had little to do with Obama...and it was focused on Trumps comments about Muslims....and stating that Obama is not a Muslim...

AND HE ALSO SAID "George W. Bush made mistakes, but he did adjust. I blame Obama for ISIL, not Bush. I’m tired of beating on Bush,” Graham said. "I miss George W. Bush. I wish you were President right now. We wouldn’t be in this mess.”

Response by MAJ Jim Steven made Dec 16 at 2015 7:20 PM

2015-12-16T19:20:53-05:00

There is an unhealthy dislike for Obama...but also an unhealthy, blind love of Obama, too!!
I cant stand people who say he has destroyed this country - America is still here. But I also cant stand, as one person in my Facebook news feed posted, "He saved this country" I am sorry, saved it from what, exactly??
And I really cant stand people that assume everything is about race, all the time (such as disagreement with Obama). People who play the race card are losers - because their race isn't going to change, so, they will always be using that as an excuse, as opposed to overcoming barriers and acquiring success.

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Dec 16 at 2015 7:49 PM

2015-12-16T19:49:10-05:00

I hate to admit it, but I agree...

Response by SGT Francis Wright made Dec 16 at 2015 8:35 PM

2015-12-16T20:35:07-05:00

Mr Graham is just as delusional as Mr McCain. They both seem less conservative as time passes.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 16 at 2015 10:43 PM

2015-12-16T22:43:58-05:00

Senator Lindsey Graham called out members of the democrat party on their "unhealthy dislike" of President Bush? What are your thoughts on this?

Response by PO3 Brad Phlipot made Dec 17 at 2015 12:17 AM

2015-12-17T00:17:13-05:00

Lindsey Graham would be doing this country if he and John McCain resigned. Both are out pushing fear porn and advocating more war. When they pushed the famous red line in the sand it was later discovered they had both been paid in excess of a half of a million dollars by defense company lobbyists and that does not set well with me. Greed is an evil tool and suggesting we go to war and if we don's a Nuclear bomb could explode in Charleston Harbor is criminal and pushing fear. We need thinking leaders not owned by the defense industrial complex reps with the best interest of our country and our military.

Response by SrA Art Siatkowsky made Dec 17 at 2015 12:45 AM

2015-12-17T00:45:21-05:00

I feel the same unhealthy dislike for Obama the republicans do. I feel alot of this dislike for many liberals..... I see in Obama a continuation of the same marxists philososphy that killed 100 million people this last century. Did we all forget about that already? When I see Obama I see an assult on everything that is American and our constitution. I see a marxists who would take away our freedoms to gain control and power over the people. I see the russian officer in WW2 holding a pistol top the head of one of his own soliders ...forcing that man to run headlong into a pointless death for a cause he doesnt believe in. Obama is not a muslim he is an atheist humanist. I wish he was a muslim then maybe he would value human life instead of simply votes. I wanted to like Obama when he came into office, he seemed well spoken and I wanted to see if the Democrats could defend our consititution and if they actually cared about any of the things they claimed to care about. It became evident that they dont. The sooner Obama is out of office the better. The Iran deal, ISIS, the climate deal, his constant determined attempts to disarm a lawful American with ridiculous claims of how it will stop gun violence. Look at the gun violence in the places where they already have these gun laws....the criminals love a disarmed law abidding American...so do the terrorist. His logic is twisted because his core philosophy is twisted. The mythology of Marx is not going to fly with the American people. Instead of pushing a strong work ethic he pushes a ' jump on welfare ' ethic. His nonsense is apparent from his own mouth," eveything you had ....you didnt work for ...it was given to you" Great winning philosophy there. That may be how he came to power, but the rest of us earn our living and our achievements are our own. The Republicans who have a unhealthy dislaike for Obama are the most patriotic in my opinion.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 17 at 2015 7:11 AM

2015-12-17T07:11:09-05:00

and that mean??

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Dec 17 at 2015 8:55 AM

2015-12-17T08:55:46-05:00

Graham is at 1% in the GOP primary polling numbers. His opinion on just about anything is not relevant to the party. He might as well move over to the D side of the house. Many on the right dislike Obama like many on the left disliked Bush. Is it healthy? Probably not, but it is a sign of the divided country we live in.

Response by PV2 Scott Goodpasture made Dec 17 at 2015 10:25 AM

2015-12-17T10:25:50-05:00

Lindsey is a girls name. I'm sure that has affected "his?" Life growing up. Why would anyone care what this little weasel is crying about. He's obviously damaged

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 17 at 2015 10:47 AM

2015-12-17T10:47:13-05:00

It is why he is one of the few current GOP candidates that I actually respect.