Drudge Retort: The Other Side of the News
Sunday, July 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who was elected to the Senate in 2003 and was a close political ally of President Donald Trump...

More

Alternate links: Google News | Twitter

BREAKING: Sen. Lindsey Graham has died, his office announced in a statement early Sunday.

According to reports, emergency responders were dispatched to Graham's Washington, D.C., home Saturday night following a reported cardiac arrest.[image or embed]

" MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) 3:48 AM Jul 12, 2026

Comments

Admin's note: Participants in this discussion must follow the site's moderation policy. Profanity will be filtered. Abusive conduct is not allowed.

Dang ... he just had a nice 20 minute phone call with Mitch McConnell.

#1 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-07-12 02:57 AM | Reply | Funny: 2

David Rothkopf
@djrothkopf.bsky.social
28m
We live at a helluva moment when a major GOP leader suddenly dies and the first reaction of many is disappointment that it was not a different major GOP leader.

#2 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-07-12 02:59 AM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 1

I've got you by one minute! Ah.. my sides hurt.

#3 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2026-07-12 03:02 AM | Reply

He and Mitch died together?

Weird timing.

#4 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-12 03:36 AM | Reply | Funny: 2

Strange. Anyway, what's for dinner?

#5 | Posted by hamburglar at 2026-07-12 03:45 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

Rest in pieces Lindsey. The only bad thing about this is that he was an ally of Ukraine. Perhaps Russia offed him.

#6 | Posted by dibblda at 2026-07-12 04:14 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

First thing that came to my mind was a poisoning.

The male prostitutes in DC are in mourning some are saying.

#7 | Posted by a_monson at 2026-07-12 04:28 AM | Reply

Blood clot from Air travel?

He just got back from Ukraine.

Maybe Trump's Next.

One can hope.

#8 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-07-12 04:33 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1


#9 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 05:54 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

At least now, wherever he is, hopefully he can come out of the closet and be himself.

#10 | Posted by TFDNihilist at 2026-07-12 07:02 AM | Reply | Funny: 2

Sorry, lil' buddy, no room here.
~ John McCain

#11 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-07-12 07:03 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 4

came down with a severe case of rabies prior to the Islamic Republic of Japan firing missiles at U.S. ships.

#12 | Posted by lee_the_agent at 2026-07-12 07:03 AM | Reply | Funny: 4

At least now, wherever he is, hopefully he can come out of the closet and be himself.

#10 | Posted by TFDNihilist at 2026-07-12 07:02 AM | Reply | Flag: He'll be in his finest size 18-22 gown in the coffin

#13 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 07:11 AM | Reply

He always was jealous of McConnell. Had to beat him to the punch.

#14 | Posted by TFDNihilist at 2026-07-12 07:39 AM | Reply

"In June, the late US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) had defeated multiple primary challengers to secure his party's nomination as he vied for a potential fifth term. Now, a special primary must be held by 11 Aug, according to South Carolina election laws, to find a replacement nominee.

That Republican nominee will face Dr. Annie Andrews (D) on Tuesday 3 Nov 2026."

~snip~

Not to worry, Dr Annie Andrews does not take blood money from the notorious AIPAC.

Instead, this pediatrician takes blood money from the more subtle -- but still sinister -- JACPAC.org.

Since 7 Oct 2023, the Israeli Death Forces (IDF) have murdered at least 20,179 Palestinian children in Gaza.

I wonder what this pediatrician thinks of that appalling number of murdered and mutilated children?

#15 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 08:14 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

He gave away his soul to get in the good graces of the worst president in history.

#16 | Posted by cbob at 2026-07-12 08:19 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

He gave away his soul to get in the good graces of the worst POTUS and Israeli PM in inter-galactic history.

Net worth at Lindseed Graham's untimely -- but fortunate -- demise: ~$1.98, according to open source reports.

So, his ill-gotten pelf and platinum senatorial healthcare plan couldn't save him.


#17 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 08:30 AM | Reply

I wonder if Putin sent him some tea.

#18 | Posted by jpw at 2026-07-12 08:40 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Is anyone going to miss this man?

I doubt it.

South Carolina and the nation now have a chance to do better.

#19 | Posted by Zed at 2026-07-12 08:41 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

My thoughts are with him... but not my prayers... because all my prayers were answered... and I'm fresh out.

Thank yew Jayzus!

#20 | Posted by RightisTrite at 2026-07-12 08:42 AM | Reply

FOX News was never given a chance to pretend that Lindsey is still with us.

Sad!

#21 | Posted by Zed at 2026-07-12 08:43 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

My thoughts are with him... but not my prayers... because all my prayers were answered... and I'm fresh out.

Thank yew Jayzus!

#22 | Posted by RightisTrite at 2026-07-12 08:44 AM | Reply

I understand that Trump has been looking for someone to take the blame for Iran.

Looks like Hegseth can keep his job.

#23 | Posted by Zed at 2026-07-12 08:47 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

He was an awful human being. Good riddance to bad rubbish.

#24 | Posted by Angrydad at 2026-07-12 08:47 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Plot twist:
Russia planted a tracking device on him or one of his staff.
It's what revealed the secret drone factory's location to Russia.

#25 | Posted by john_savage2 at 2026-07-12 08:50 AM | Reply

Typo fixed: "Net worth at Lindseed Graham's untimely -- but fortunate -- demise: ~$1.98m, according to open source reports."

#26 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 08:54 AM | Reply

Lindsay never met a person he wasn't willing to send to war to fight his battles.

#27 | Posted by HanoverFist at 2026-07-12 08:59 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

That's true.

This dinosaur sired no children, but was happy to send your children to die for Israel.

#28 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 09:08 AM | Reply

Enjoy the fire and brimstone, warmonger!

#29 | Posted by babyhuey at 2026-07-12 09:08 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

>spread the other cheek

#30 | Posted by john_savage2 at 2026-07-12 09:15 AM | Reply

Graham was one of the leading voices in Congress in misleading the country into launching both the Iraq and Iran wars. May the murderous liar rot in hell.

#31 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2026-07-12 09:45 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

I'm surprised We didn't get the dancin' bananas with this headliner.

#32 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-07-12 09:46 AM | Reply

Graham was one of the leading voices in Congress in misleading the country into launching both the Iraq and Iran wars. May the murderous liar rot in hell.

#31 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2026-07-12 09:45 AM | Nominated: Best obituary for arch-Islamophobe so far

#33 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 09:54 AM | Reply

-$1.98m

Net worth of $2M?

No way

#34 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-12 10:26 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

*** Mentally Unstable Congresswoman Considering Replacing Dead Dinosaur in South Carolina ***

Politico reports: "Republican Gorgon Nancy Mace -- who recently lost her bid to be governor of Red State South Carolina --is eyeing a bid for Senate to fill the vacancy left by good-for-nothing Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden but propitious demise."

#35 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 10:29 AM | Reply

In the time honored tradition of "If you have nothing nice to say, ...".

#36 | Posted by morris at 2026-07-12 10:37 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

His last words?

"Mitch McConnell still survives."

#37 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-07-12 10:48 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

-$1.98m
Net worth of $2M?
No way
#34 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-12 10:26 AM | Reply | Flag:

That can't be correct. UPS drivers retire with that much in the 401k.

#38 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-07-12 10:49 AM | Reply

In the time honored tradition of "If you have nothing nice to say, ...".

#36 | Posted by morris

I agree. Apparently a lot of people here are pretty sickening.

#39 | Posted by gtbritishskull at 2026-07-12 11:02 AM | Reply | Funny: 2

"Who?" - St. Peter

Condolences to his family.

#40 | Posted by Corky at 2026-07-12 11:04 AM | Reply

I'm surprised We didn't get the dancin' bananas with this headliner.

#32 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTHRDS

Not everyone is as ghoulish as MAGA, sport.

#41 | Posted by jpw at 2026-07-12 11:04 AM | Reply

It can be modestly gratifying when garbage unintentionally decides to dispose of itself.

#42 | Posted by NerfHerder at 2026-07-12 11:15 AM | Reply

His last words?
"Mitch McConnell still survives."

On several levels this is probably the most humorous statement I've seen here in quite a while. Bravo, sir.

#43 | Posted by NerfHerder at 2026-07-12 11:18 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

If anyone offed him... it was Trumpanzee... he wielded too much power... painting the orange bufoon into a corner... and he let the old zionist queen do it too.
Same with McConnell.

#44 | Posted by RightisTrite at 2026-07-12 11:54 AM | Reply

"If we nominate Trump, we will get destroyed, and we will deserve it."

-Lindsay Graham.

#45 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-12 11:54 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

"Apparently a lot of people here are pretty sickening."

Graham was sickening. And people suffered because of it.

#46 | Posted by Angrydad at 2026-07-12 12:09 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

I'm surprised We didn't get the dancin' bananas with this headliner.
#32 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-07-12 09:46 AM

On the contrary, "You're already heeeeeeere!"

#47 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2026-07-12 12:10 PM | Reply | Funny: 2 | Newsworthy 1

Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump

Robert Mueller Lindsay Graham just died. Good, I'm glad he's dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people!
President DONALD J. TRUMP

#48 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-12 12:11 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

If anyone offed him... it was Trumpanzee

Cash Patel says the FBI is on it!

#49 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-07-12 12:15 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

In the time honored tradition of "If you have nothing nice to say, ...".

#36 | Posted by morris

The obituary for Robert E. Lee, anywhere north of the Mason-Dixon:

"He was a great general, beloved by his men, and one of the greatest single enemies of the United States.

#50 | Posted by Zed at 2026-07-12 12:21 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

@Therealrandom

Lindsey Graham's legacy is taking from the people who needed it and giving to the people who didn't.

#51 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-12 12:24 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

Your humble housecat struggling on an antiquated MS XP PC strongly suggests that some people on drudge.com govern themselves accordingly by avoiding progressive webblogs the moment the Grand Architect of the Universe condigns the morbidly obese draft dodging geriatric pedophilic goniff Dummkopf Trumpf (80) to perdition.


Trumpf's demise will open the flood gates for days and the comments will not resemble an Irish wake replete with scotch whiskey, baked meats, and humorous anecdotes about him.

Fairly warned be thee, says I.

#52 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 12:26 PM | Reply

Good shot, Clownshack, as always.

#53 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 12:27 PM | Reply

"The Queen is dead!"

#54 | Posted by 2020Rocks at 2026-07-12 12:32 PM | Reply

"Graham was fresh off a trip to Kyiv, Ukraine, where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday. "Lindsey was a true defender of freedom and of the values that make our world safer," Zelenskyy said in a statement, noting that he had visited Ukraine 10 times during the war.

"We were in constant dialogue, which I will miss," he said, adding that "in recent weeks he worked on important initiatives that could help bring peace closer, including strengthening sanctions against Russia."

"He was a powerful advocate for America who believed strongly in the NATO Alliance and was actively working to bring an end to Russia's war against Ukraine," NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said."

www.nbcnews.com

Gone but not completely verboten.

#55 | Posted by Corky at 2026-07-12 12:33 PM | Reply

Just some of childless warmonger Lindseed Graham's innocent victims in Minab, Iran:

#56 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 12:41 PM | Reply

#55 | Posted by Corky

Yeah...ok...we'll give 'im a li'l bit of a break...

#57 | Posted by Angrydad at 2026-07-12 12:41 PM | Reply

There's often a hint of good even in the worst of us.

It's just not always easy to see, and doesn't always balance out.

#58 | Posted by Corky at 2026-07-12 12:47 PM | Reply

Michael Fanone

Lindsey Graham is dead. I will always remember my first and only encounter with him when he looked the grieving mother of a dead police officer in the face and barked that he wasn't going to listen to her blame Trump for January 6th. When I showed him my body cam footage from that day he turned away and looked at his phone. Rest in Piss you ------- worthless scumbag. If there is a hell I hope you're in it.

#59 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-12 12:48 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 4

As with anything, vote your conscience and choose who you wish to mourn for and how.

Lindseed Graham acquited Dummkopf Trumpf twice during his impeachment trials in Congress:

Feb 2020 " Trumpf's first impeachment (Ukraine / abuse of power & obstruction).

Feb 2021 " Trumpf's second impeachment (6 Jan 6 incitement).

In both cases, Graham voted "not guilty."

Look where Amerikkka ended up thanks to losers like Graham.

#60 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 12:52 PM | Reply

There's often a hint of good even in the worst of us.
It's just not always easy to see, and doesn't always balance out.

#58 | Posted by Corky at 2026-07-12 12:47 PM | Reply |Flag: "Well, he was kind to dogs. So there."

#61 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 12:56 PM | Reply

"Well, he was kind to dogs. So there."

Right up until he shot his.

#62 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-07-12 01:01 PM | Reply

So, he even killed Blondi?

I don't remember what happened to the dog.

Let's see what Wiki says:

"On 29 April 1945, one day before his death, Hitler expressed doubts about the cyanide capsules he had received through Heinrich Himmler's SS. To verify the capsules' potency, Hitler ordered SS physician Werner Haase to test one on Blondi, who died as a result."

So, Der Fuhrer didn't give his beloved Blondi to any of the escaping Nazis before the Red Army closed in on the bunker.

"Here, please take Blondi with you and do the best you can with her. Auf weidersehen, Liebchen!"

Hmph.

#63 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-12 01:14 PM | Reply

www.etsy.com

#64 | Posted by Corky at 2026-07-12 01:20 PM | Reply

Well since Lumpers are just happy he died, if he died at the hands of Russians does that change their opinions?

So it turns out Graham inspected a drone factory in Ukraine yesterday. Russia blew up that facility "today".
www.pravda.com.ua

idk man....... I am thinking Russians had a hand in this.

#65 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-07-12 01:47 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Today:

Senate majority -2

Repubs 49

Dems 47

Requires 50 votes to pass a bill.

#66 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-12 02:13 PM | Reply

RIP

#67 | Posted by moder8 at 2026-07-12 02:45 PM | Reply

Good.

One less Genocidal freak.

#68 | Posted by Sycophant at 2026-07-12 02:52 PM | Reply

"Today:
Senate majority -2
Repubs 49
Dems 47
Requires 50 votes to pass a bill."

Isn't Joash Fetterman (R- Purgatory) taking Lispy Graham's place in that regard?

#69 | Posted by NerfHerder at 2026-07-12 02:52 PM | Reply

@#66 ... Today:

Senate majority -2

Repubs 49

Dems 47

Requires 50 votes to pass a bill. ...

SC governor will appoint a replacement for the rest of the term, Sen Graham was running for re-election in November.

So, who will the deep red state elect?

#70 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-07-12 02:55 PM | Reply

Re 69

U Lucky yellow dog!

You got to do 69 on the last ever Lindsey Graham thread!

#71 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-07-12 02:58 PM | Reply

"If we nominate Trump, we will get destroyed, and we will deserve it."
-Lindsay Graham.
#45 | Posted by ClownShack

^
Came here for this.
Tells you everything you need to know about Lindsay Graham, Donald Trump, and The Republican Party.

#72 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-07-12 03:03 PM | Reply

Re 63

You are so right! Hitler poisoned his own dog.

I should have said "he killed his dog" of course since I pulled that directly from my old faulty memories unit and I didn't bother to have my personal AI look it up.

Another fun fact my AI wishes me to relay:

They also killed all Blondi's puppies and all of Eva's Braun's dogs.

They (Hitlers handlers) did reportedly shoot all of them.

#73 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-07-12 03:10 PM | Reply

Clown,

Politico reported that Obama privately said, "Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f*** things up."

#74 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-07-12 03:13 PM | Reply

Clown,

Isn't that exactly what we watched play out on the world stage for four years?

#75 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-07-12 03:15 PM | Reply

Came here for this.
Tells you everything you need to know about Lindsay Graham, Donald Trump, and The Republican Party.
#72 | POSTED BY SNOOFY

They're all the same.

Vance called Trump, America's Hitler.

Then accepted his VP nomination.

Republicans are nothing more than conmen and criminals.

Hope all is well!

#76 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-12 03:18 PM | Reply

@#74 ... Obama privately said, "Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f*** things up." ...

Did Obama Say 'Don't Underestimate Joe's Ability to F**k Things Up'?
www.snopes.com

... Former U.S. President Barack Obama once said of U.S. President Joe Biden, "Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f**k things up."

Rating: Unproven

About this rating

In October 2022, Twitter users shared a purported quote that claimed former U.S. President Barack Obama once said of U.S. President Joe Biden, "Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f**k things up." ...



#77 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-07-12 03:22 PM | Reply

Lindsay Graham and Mitch McConnell's final karaoke performance:

"And if a double-decker bus crashes into us
To die by your side
Is such a heavenly way to die"

#78 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-12 03:26 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

RIP

#79 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2026-07-12 03:30 PM | Reply

RE #74:

"Clown,
Politico reported that Obama privately said, Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f*** things up.'
#74 | POSTED BY BILLJOHNSON AT 2026-07-12 03:13 PM"

Thank you very little for the hear-say evidence.

BTW, this thread is about Lindsey Graham.

#80 | Posted by TrueBlue at 2026-07-12 03:56 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

Lamp,

I've read other sources and the part that is "unknown" was exactly who told Politico and not that the quote never really happened.

Tell yourself that means it never really happened if you want. I don't care.

It was indeed published. Politico printed "One Democrat who spoke to Obama recalled Obama saying, "Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f*** things up."

Some places say "an Aide" and others say "unknown Democrat".

#81 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-07-12 04:05 PM | Reply

Ironic on so many levels if in fact Russia did have a hand in graham's murder. But given his support of The Ukraine it would shock me. We live in an unbelievably complicated world.

#82 | Posted by moder8 at 2026-07-12 04:06 PM | Reply

* would not shock me

#83 | Posted by moder8 at 2026-07-12 04:06 PM | Reply

Mod,

"We live in an unbelievably complicated world."

I would have said...We live in an unbelievably evil complicated world.

#84 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-07-12 04:12 PM | Reply

Bill-
Do you do parties?
~ Vic "Tne Narcoleptic Comic" Hitler

#85 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-07-12 04:44 PM | Reply

Heavy siiiiiigh... everything Trumpanzee touches dies.... nnnnnkay... case closed.

#86 | Posted by RightisTrite at 2026-07-12 05:02 PM | Reply

Michael Fanone
7h
The Michael Fanone Show

Lindsey Graham is dead. I will always remember my first and only encounter with him when he looked the grieving mother of a dead police officer in the face and barked that he wasn't going to listen to her blame Trump for January 6th. When I showed him my body cam footage from that day he turned away and looked at his phone. Rest in Piss you ------- worthless scumbag. If there is a hell I hope you're in it.

#87 | Posted by Reinheitsgebot at 2026-07-12 05:25 PM | Reply

Rest in peace. Your work in Ukraine was appreciated.

I don't have anything else nice to say about the man since McCain died, so I'll move on.

#88 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2026-07-12 06:29 PM | Reply

Thoughts and prayers.
He was a lying scumbag of an opportunist, the worst kind of man who victimized the LGBTQ community while hiding this own sexuality.
He was a sellout to Israel, Trump, and seekingly every war; he never found a war he didn't get behind.

I despised what he became after 2016. No great loss.

#89 | Posted by e1g1 at 2026-07-12 06:45 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

@#81 ... I've read other sources and the part that is "unknown" was exactly who told Politico and not that the quote never really happened. ...

Here's the Politico link, so the context can be seen context ...

www.politico.com


#90 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-07-12 07:15 PM | Reply

Lamp,

Your link,
One Democrat who is neutral in the 2020 race and spoke to Obama about Biden's gaffe-prone nature recalled the former president saying: "Don't underestimate Joe's ability to ---- things up."

My post #81,
Politico printed "One Democrat who spoke to Obama recalled Obama saying, "Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f*** things up."

I was close, but still says essentially the same thing.

#91 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-07-12 08:20 PM | Reply

Lamp,

Do you think the use of the "gaffe" changes the meaning of the sentence or maybe makes it something just made up.

Gaffes are more like a verbal blunder or slip of the tongue or sometimes even a "Freudian slip."

#92 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-07-12 08:26 PM | Reply

@#92

I still go with snopes.com's assessment, that the statement is unproven.

That aside...

I think the phrase "Biden's gaffe-prone nature" in the January 2020 Politico article makes a difference. Especially in the context of the rest of the article which seems to be describing a hectic period before the Iowa caucuses.

#93 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-07-12 08:40 PM | Reply

Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 from aortic dissection, according to medical examiner's preliminary findings
www.cbsnews.com

... Graham's spokesperson said Sunday afternoon the cause of death was aortic dissection due to Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, according to preliminary findings by the Medical Examiner of the District of Columbia. ...

#94 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-07-12 08:52 PM | Reply

Lamp,

Ok. Makes no difference to me.

I think it is becoming more commonly believed that Biden was already showing signs of mental decline before he was elected.

He turned into a basement campaigner, for crying out loud, and even before COVID his public exposure was being carefully limited.

His handlers certainly appeared to keep him on a short leash.

I doubt Politico considered that possibility.

#95 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-07-12 08:54 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

@#95 ... Makes no difference to me. ...

Quelle surprise.

I guess I prefer to keep more of an open mind ...

:)

#96 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-07-12 08:58 PM | Reply

He turned into a basement campaigner, for crying out loud, and even before COVID his public exposure was being carefully limited.
His handlers certainly appeared to keep him on a short leash.
I doubt Politico considered that possibility.

Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-07-12 08:54 PM | Reply

He became a "basement campaigner" because there was a pandemic going on you Dummkopf. You really have no clue do you BillJohnson. Jesus Christ.

#97 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2026-07-12 09:56 PM | Reply

Blow-a-teen Johnson is a pathetic MAGAT ----

#98 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-07-12 10:08 PM | Reply

Laura,

Ok..I'll give you that.

It certainly was convenient for him.

#99 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-07-12 10:11 PM | Reply

I would never rejoice in another man's death but I do enjoy reading certain obituaries.

#100 | Posted by fresno500 at 2026-07-12 10:12 PM | Reply

Lamp,

"I guess I prefer to keep more of an open mind."

Great Mr. Openmind.

Then you should except the possibility Obama actually said it.

#101 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-07-12 10:12 PM | Reply

@#101 ... Then you should except the possibility Obama actually said it. ...

I only indicated that it was "unproven" that he said it.

I have never denied that he might have said it.


Do try harder.


#102 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-07-12 10:33 PM | Reply

We are here to bury him, not praise him.

#103 | Posted by chuffy at 2026-07-12 10:34 PM | Reply

Lamp,

Politico said,

"One Democrat who is neutral in the 2020 race and spoke to Obama about Biden's gaffe-prone nature recalled the former president saying: "Don't underestimate Joe's ability to ---- things up.""

They are declaring it was said.

They are just not saying who said it because they are neutral.

However, anyone who reads the article will come away not knowing who it was, thus "unknown" to the reader.

Politico worded it in such a way, they know who it is but are not letting the reader know.

Read the wording carefully.

#104 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-07-12 11:40 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Lamp,

Just because a reporter doesn't give away their source who told them something, that does not mean it was never said.

#105 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-07-12 11:42 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Here's what Lady G said about the rotting-------------------:

Trump is a race baiting xenophobic religious bigot
You want to make America Great Again?
Tell Donald Trump to go to Hell! - Lindsey Graham (2016)

#106 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-07-12 11:48 PM | Reply

#105

You're a ------- clown, sonny. A John Wayne Gacy kinda clown

#107 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-07-13 12:24 AM | Reply

#105 | Poor BillJohnson

Is trying very hard to make this thread about anything other than Lindsay Graham.

#108 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-07-13 06:58 AM | Reply

#108
Seems Bill's condition is in early-ish stages. Bill does a lot of looping, which, weirdly, he actually.appears to believe he controls. Odd but there it is.

#109 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-07-13 07:02 AM | Reply

Rein,

Putting your quote by Lindsey Graham about Trump into context, it was on CNN in response to Trump wanting to ban Muslims from entering the US.

Trump had recently suggested an overall ban on Muslims until the US had a better way of vetting terrorists.

He did later modify his position to only countries that had ties to terrorists.

Trumps comment was based on religion and not their race.

#110 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-07-13 07:57 AM | Reply

Doc,

I'm not trying to control anything or anyone.

You however are.

#111 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-07-13 08:34 AM | Reply

I'm not trying to control anything or anyone.

#111 | POSTED BY BILLJOHNSON

If you support Trump, you are. I mean, you just are.

Do you really lack that much insight?

#112 | Posted by Zed at 2026-07-13 10:17 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Trumps comment was based on religion and not their race.

#110 | POSTED BY BILLJOHNSON

Does MAGA see any distinction between religion and race?

Not my impression.

Regardless, "Trump's comment" was of the loathesomeness typical of him.

If one day someone comes to pick on your peculiar religious beliefs...

There will be no one there to help you. Ironic, but what you deserve.

#113 | Posted by Zed at 2026-07-13 10:45 AM | Reply

Bill will be blathering his pseudo religious nonsense right up until the bitter end.

But it looks like Lindsey Graham has had enough. And he REALLY means it this time!

"All I can say is count me out. Enough is enough."

#114 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-07-13 11:00 AM | Reply

"All I can say is count me out. Enough is enough."

#114 | POSTED BY DONNERBOY

That's what the man said immediately following J6.

He afterwards spent the rest of his life furthering the aims of J6.

Lindsey Graham died a failure.

#115 | Posted by Zed at 2026-07-13 11:08 AM | Reply

trying very hard to make this thread about anything other than Lindsay Graham.

He's an almost world class thread derailer. And it take him very little effort.

#116 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-07-13 11:11 AM | Reply

BullJohnson posts stuff hoping for attention.

Just ignore him.

He'll go away.

The problem is, either due to boredom or a mistaken need to correct him, a lot of posters spend hours entertaining him by engaging with him.

#117 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-13 11:29 AM | Reply

He'll go away.

Like mail-in ballots? Those are da bomb!

#118 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-07-13 11:31 AM | Reply

South Carolina and the nation now have a chance to do better.

Somehow I think they will do worse.

I know some people will say it's not possible.

But I am certain they will.

#119 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-07-13 12:06 PM | Reply

Redial,

Don't get me going on about aliens that are not human.

That is interesting.

I started following that about 6 years ago.

A lot to the story.

Suspected murder by CIA as part of cover up. Isn't that hard to believe?

#120 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-07-13 12:11 PM | Reply

Putin's Brain Dead Orange Butt Slut recommends Lindsey Graham's sister serve as interim senator for South Carolina

www.cnbc.com

#121 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-07-13 12:14 PM | Reply

#121

What is her qualifications?

Maybe she has already proven herself?

#122 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-07-13 12:28 PM | Reply

Maybe she has already proven herself?

#122 | POSTED BY BILLJOHNSON

No doubt the hand of God is upon her.

#123 | Posted by Zed at 2026-07-13 12:51 PM | Reply

What is her qualifications?

She was adopted by her brother so she could get military benefits.

#124 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-07-13 01:14 PM | Reply

Maybe she has already proven herself?

Oh Puhleeze...
Hillary and Kamala proved themselves... and all you did was complain... Repubicl0wns don't give a chit about qualifications in anyone's party.

#125 | Posted by RightisTrite at 2026-07-13 02:37 PM | Reply

Lindsey Graham Is Dead

The news broke very late last night, so details are obviously scarce and subject to revision. However, after what is being described as a "brief and sudden illness," Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) reportedly died yesterday at the age of 71.

In a somewhat eerie coincidence, given the deathwatch currently focused on Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Graham suffered a cardiac arrest at his residence in Washington. He was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital, and was declared dead on his arrival there.

Graham was in good enough health that he was scheduled to appear on Meet the Press this morning. And on Friday, he was in Ukraine meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Long plane flights and blood clots can certainly go hand-in-hand, so, in the absence of details, it's fair to wonder if the Friday plane flight and the Saturday coronary are related.

Obituaries are a time to reflect on a person's career, and when we consider Graham's, we do not think history's judgment will be kind. He had become one of the biggest show horses in the Senate (probably in competition with Ted Cruz, R-TX, for top honors), and tended only to introduce "message" legislation, like the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 and the No Retaining Every Gun In a System That Restricts Your Rights Act. Even when he got a bill passed, it tended to be "show" legislation, such as the Laken Riley Act.

Meanwhile, the thing that you really think of first when you think of Graham is that he was a political chameleon, one who shifted positions in a fashion that was usually ham-fisted, and often quite rapid, based on the way the political winds were blowing. Most obviously, when Donald Trump first ran for president, Graham famously slurred him as a "jackass" and a "race-baiting, xenophobic, religious bigot," and said that "If we nominate Trump, we will get destroyed...and we will deserve it." Of course, once Trump took control of the GOP, Graham became one of his most subservient lapdogs (and it is Graham who sponsored the bill that would, if passed, lavish money on Trump's "won't cost taxpayers a dime" ballroom).

The talking heads this morning said that Graham was a "shape shifter".

A shape shifter? Didn't that used to be called flip-flopping. Maybe someone should run that by John Kerry.

#126 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-07-13 02:41 PM | Reply

Lindsey Graham's dead...

"No, no, no, he's outside looking in."

www.youtube.com

#127 | Posted by Corky at 2026-07-13 03:23 PM | Reply

Right,

"Hillary and Kamala proved themselves"

As what?

#128 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-07-13 03:57 PM | Reply

The following HTML tags are allowed in comments: a href, b, i, p, br, ul, ol, li and blockquote. Others will be stripped out. Participants in this discussion must follow the site's moderation policy. Profanity will be filtered. Abusive conduct is not allowed.

Anyone can join this site and make comments. To post this comment, you must sign it with your Drudge Retort username. If you can't remember your username or password, use the lost password form to request it.
Username:
Password:

Home | Breaking News | Comments | User Blogs | Stats | Back Page | RSS Feed | RSS Spec | DMCA Compliance | Privacy

Drudge Retort