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Marlene Lerner-Bigley (CA)'s avatar

Thank you. I have absolutely no kind words for Graham nor McConnell. They were both opportunists and obstructionists. May they not rest in peace.

Gingbos's avatar

Cardiac arrests for both? I was hoping for cancer with months of suffering. They both got off way too easy. 🤬

Penny Thibeaux's avatar

Couldn't agree more

Traitors

Hell is where they are all headed

May the house of cards fall, may our prayers be answered

One by one, they are all going to pay, all the gop, the Supreme Court 6, the house, the senate, all red Traitors

Karma is coming now

Joanne Gatsis's avatar

I've been thinking the same thing myself, Penny. They're dropping like flies.

Penny Thibeaux's avatar

Gosh, we have waited impatiently for this day to come

Hell bound.....may they burn in agony for all eternity, as ever single one of this administration, supreme court 6, the red senate, spineless pedophiles, the spineless house, lead by a hideous Johnson....

May they all realize what is actually going to happen to them

I am in celebration today

A traitor is dead

Patti Campbell's avatar

Visualize the entire lot of them hopping up and down on red hot coals, shoveling cinders into a bottomless pit, while vicious demons tear and gnaw at their flesh.

Penny Thibeaux's avatar

I can actually visually see that I find satisfaction in that description

Thank you

io bonini's avatar

But wait PC., Are you referring to the Senate? lol

Melinda's avatar

Drinking that trump kool-aid really is toxic!

Patti Campbell's avatar

I bet the old senile fool is really quaking in his shoes right now. Karma has a way of catching up with you for the evil deeds you have committed. Tick-tock-tick-tock - tick - toc

Gingbos's avatar

I sure hope you are correct!

Patti Campbell's avatar

I much prefer that the Iranians capture the entire lot of the Reptilian party and keep them alive for at least three weeks.

Merry's avatar

Agree. During trump’s first campaign, Graham had nothing but extremely harsh (and honest) criticism against DJT. Graham “famously attacked Trump's rhetoric, calling him a "race-baiting, xenophobic, religious bigot on CNN.”

But “something” definitely changed Lindsey’s mind. Methinks Trump could have been threatening or blackmailing Graham. IMHO…

https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2015/12/08/lindsey-graham-donald-trump-xenophobic-bigot-interview-newday.cnn

Wendy B.'s avatar

Or paid him off. And even if he was being threatened, the proper response of one of our leaders to threats is to report it to the authorities and announce it publicly, not cower. For blackmail, I would hope a true leader and patriot would do the same: come forward and report it. If you can't do that, resign immediately.

Daniel Solomon's avatar

The South Carolina governor will appoint a successor. Nancy Mace wants it. IMHO this elevates the EPSTEIN issue:

AI Overview

Senator Lindsey Graham's involvement with Jeffrey Epstein stems from his role as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he managed related records and investigations before his death in July 2026.

Key details regarding their connection:

Investigations and Records: As a leader on the Senate Judiciary Committee, Graham oversaw congressional inquiries into the Justice Department's handling of Epstein and supported bipartisan pushes to subpoena unredacted flight logs and FBI records related to Epstein's estate.

Shifting Public Stances: Graham's messaging regarding the case evolved over time. In 2025, he initially echoed calls to move on from the Epstein case entirely. Shortly thereafter, he called for the release of all Epstein-related materials to ensure full transparency.

Campaign Contributions: Graham faced political pressure from Democratic opponents regarding campaign donations. Critics called for him to refund money from billionaire donors tied to Epstein, such as Leon Black.

Mass panic in the South Carolina GOP.

Can Dems flip it? https://scdp.org/2026-candidates/

Karen D's avatar

It will be interesting to see who McMaster picks to hold his seat until January. There will be a primary in August to pick a new Republican candidate for the midterms. We have a great Democratic candidate, Dr. Annie Andrews, going against whoever wins in August. Of course any Democrat has an uphill battle in any statewide race here, but I'm still going to be hopeful.

Patti Campbell's avatar

Well, he has gone to his just reward now and that leaves a lot more to follow him into the dark pit.

io bonini's avatar

OMG DS...Please NO...That lunatic...Nancy Mace in the Senate! God NO.

Patti Campbell's avatar

My thought is that he just had a black soul and surrender to the golden calf.

Jeff Palmer's avatar

Me thinks that Donald can easily bribe anyone he wishes to prod them to do and to say whatever the Orange Blob desires. Money and power speak very loudly. Think of the good that could have been done if DJT was not so easily manipulated by evil actors much smarter than he.

Suel J's avatar

Or he was bought. Like Mike Johnson.

Margie Delez's avatar

100% with you, which is why re-posted Trump's announcement of Robert Mueller's death and said, "Lindsey Graham just died. Good, now he can't hurt innocent people anymore."

Nancy's avatar

RIP and good riddance.

WJB Motown's avatar

Put on "I just want to celebrate" by Rare Earth and turn it up to 10

Dee Cee's avatar

"Na na na na hey hey hey goodbye" - Steam

Carole137's avatar

As soon as I heard this morning I did the happy dance.

Joanne Gatsis's avatar

Me too! It was the first thing I heard when I opened my eyes this morning. I had to pinch myself to see if I was dreaming.

Skitealwedrop's avatar

I popped a bottle of Champagne when I read that this morning. 🍾

Joanne Gatsis's avatar

I went screaming through the house, "Whoo hoo Lindsey Graham is dead!!" My husband just smiled and went back to sleep. 😆 I had to celebrate with the dog and cats.

Patti Campbell's avatar

Just think - one morning we're going to wake up and hear that the corrupt and evil senile fool has followed him!

Carole137's avatar

Hopefully sooner rather than later. Celebrations worldwide will be wild.

WJB Motown's avatar

"Dance the the Music"......Sly and the Family Stone....full volume.....Double shots all round.....Mitch and Lindsay...byby

Skitealwedrop's avatar

Now that will be a huge party. I think we need to have a big street party outside of Trump Tower in NYC.

Linda Harris's avatar

I prefer "And Another One Bites the Dust"; but both are great. although, Ding Dong the Witch is Dead certainly fits lady lindsey

Joanne Gatsis's avatar

That song came on my playlist today.

Patti Campbell's avatar

Good riddance to bad rubbish - no RIP.

Warrior4Justice's avatar

NO respect, on any level. Good riddance.

Penny Thibeaux's avatar

I agree completely with you

Burning in hell

We are celebrating here today

May this be the 2nd of all the dirty politicians claiming they work for the people by the people

They are all traitors to this country. Never to be remembered, never

Patti Campbell's avatar

America is much better off without the despicable Graham - no soft words of condolences from me. A massive heart attack is much too lenient for him.

Penny Thibeaux's avatar

I completely agree

Suffering for a long time to know real pain, would have been appreciate

However really happy the butt fucker is permanently gone to hell

Nancy Endersby's avatar

Sadly Marlene , I totally agree with you ! I still can’t understand how John McCain was friends with LGraham! I had lots of respect for McCain even when I disagreed with him policy wise.

Angie's avatar

Lindsey Graham doesn't deserve an OUNCE of respect. He was a traitor to this country, he did damage to the gay community in spite of being obviously gay himself, and he was a war mongering, hateful confederate piece of trash. May he rot.

Deborah Hunter's avatar

I've always thought Trump had dirt on Graham, as in little boy (minor) dirt from the past.

Merry's avatar

Agree, which I also expressed in my initial reply. I think deviant donny was blackmailing Lindsey.

Wendy B.'s avatar

Not an excuse for being a traitor. Resigning is also a possible option. Or revealing the blackmail material yourself.

Deborah Hunter's avatar

Name me one person who has said they (themselves) were a pedophile. I can't think of any. Things that people blackmail you for are secrets you don't want anyone to know. You only admit it (and some never do) when you get found out.

D butterfly's avatar

IMO, and maybe blackmailing all the others who keep giving into tRump, including some SCOTUS members & representatives on both sides of the aisle. Remember FFOTUS has access to every single piece of data inFBI, CIA, etc. files.

Deborah Hunter's avatar

I'm sure there's a ton of stuff to blackmail many of them. That's what keeps them in line.

Penny Thibeaux's avatar

My feelings exactly

Thank you.

I am not alone

Christy's avatar

You are not alone, for sure!

Carole Langston's avatar

Thanks for posting what I'm trying not to post. My sister thinks I'm too vitriolic.

Patricia Biswanger's avatar

Thank you for another great piece! I have to point out though that the White House has a sophisticated medical unit, so if Trump is going to Walter Reed, it's not for a cognitive test, a piece of paper they could download off the internet and hand to him. He's going for something they don't have in the WH, like an MRI.

Old Uncle Dave's avatar

Yep. What is this, his third "6 month checkup" this year? I think they are either monitoring his cognitive decline with MRIs or he's receiving infusions of an experimental dementia drug.

Dee Cee's avatar

trump's monthly annual checkup. LOL.

Patti Campbell's avatar

Medical science has no cure for what ails a demon from the netherworld. He is on his last foot and will soon succumb and it can't be soon enough for the entire world.

Linda Harris's avatar

The WH claimed that he was speaking (posting) about his May appointment. Well, then that is a real cognitive problem right there. If he thinks he just went and had a test that occurred months ago.

Boomer48's avatar

And with ALL the cognitive tests he's"aced" by now he's most likely memorized a majority of the problems to solve. By now his score is probably beyond 100%. Must be up to about 180% by now.

Deborah Hunter's avatar

Yep. You can administer oxygen, do EKGs and do labs at the WH. You dont need to leave. And you can have as many MRIs as you want, because unlike CT scans, there is no radiation.

Patricia Biswanger's avatar

Do you mean they have an MRI at the WH, or did I misunderstand? Also, what do you think they're doing with him at Walter Reed?

Deborah Hunter's avatar

Sorry what I wrote was confusing. I doubt they have scanners at the WH. Too expensive for starters. I meant that Trump can have frequent MRIs and there's no danger of radiation. CT Scans have radiation so I doubt he is having his head scanned frequently in a CT scanner. If he is having a head MRI with contrast (dye), they may be using the veins in his hands to inject the IV dye.

io bonini's avatar

'He's going for something they don't have in the WH,' .....a brain?

Patti Campbell's avatar

I just hope their machines mal-function.

Juliaf's avatar

Is anybody really shocked that Trump is using Graham’s death to push the SAVE Act?

Seems to me this gives him one less vote in favor. Doesn’t matter what he does - it was dead in the Senate before Graham’s untimely death.

Rob Jonas's avatar

the name Lindsey Graham, means nothing to the Democrats. Even if every Rethug in the senate bows before t/rump and votes yeah on the SAVE act, it still won’t reach 60 votes to beat the filibuster. t/rump’s pandering the name of Mr Graham, is just another sign t/rump will engage in any lowdown, nasty behavior to get his way.

Karen Echols's avatar

No surprise here! tRump will use anything and anyone to get what he wants - right now he’s obsessed with the SAVE Act. He’s also been in a total panic about Iran trying to assassinate him. The other attempts may have been set up, but he knows full well that Iran means business, and they have many, many ways to accomplish this!

Lindsey was one of the closest people who was kissing his ass non-stop, so he will use his death for lots of things!

I’ve pondered the thought that could Lindsey possibly have a Mr Graham on the side that he keeps hidden, but Trump knows and uses to bribe him? It’s odd to think that he’s 71 and just never “married”; though I know people do it all the time. Just a thought

Like it says in the Bible “ Do unto others as they have done to you”. That alone will be many, many tortures repaid!

Louise's avatar

I think you will find that the bible actually says: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Juliaf's avatar

You are correct but in this case I like Rob Jonas’ version

Louise's avatar

Dunno, I kinda like the King James "version" myself.

Deborah Hunter's avatar

I think what kept Graham in line was minor boys at one time. Being gay is not the career ender it was decades ago and a good majority of the population could care less what gender you are sleeping with. But if Graham was a drinker (the red, flushed face gave it away), who knows what behavior he has done. And pedophilia is still not a vote getter.

Sandra Trimble's avatar

Nothing like a corrupt felon president grifting off his sychopant’s death! Corrupt sychopant power grabbing Graham was licking corrupt Trump’s boots every last day!

David Lehnherr's avatar

Truly incredible. trump grifts everything. Absolutely everything. Alive or dead.

Robert Hanson's avatar

Thank you Ben!! Keep reporting the way you always do. Truthful. With integrity. Keep telling it the way it is. Have a great Sunday!!

Deborah Hunter's avatar

It's really sad when the only way we can get rid of toxic politicians like McConnell and Graham, is for them to die, not be voted out like they should. As we've noticed in the hospital world, deaths seem to come in threes. McConnell may not be physically dead, but he'll never be back in the Senate. Now Graham. Who'll be number 3?????? My guess (and other fellow nurses at work) is that it is a possible pulmonary embolism. He was in Ukraine Friday. Dead on Saturday night. Rule out the usual heart attack/stroke at that age, and it can point to a blood clot so soon after travel, especially at his age. I'm betting on a conspiracy story from MAGA. He was poisoned, blah blah blah by the Ukrainians. They will come up with some nonsense. Guarantee it. And I love how Nancy Mace now wants his seat. Get out the popcorn for SC.

Gingbos's avatar

McConnell IS dead, or they would post proof that he isn't. Considering pretty much EVERYONE is walking around with state of the art video recording equipment on their person, it shouldn't be that difficult.

Candace's avatar

Agree. If McConnell was truly cognizant, you would think he would want to record a video reassuring people, thanking the ones who are concerned, etc. Instead we have silence. Doesn't add up, does it??

Gingbos's avatar

Republicans are not posting proof because they have none.

ramonaj's avatar

If he isn't dead yet, there are TWO OPEN SPOTS in the count of three.

Carole137's avatar

I was thinking the same thing - pulmonary embolism.

Deborah Hunter's avatar

Turns out it was a dissecting aortic aneurysm. Graham got out of this life fast and easy.

Patti Campbell's avatar

Keep the old senile t-RUMP flying in that unsecured Qatar-gifted luxury plane - maybe he'll develop a blood clot.

Nancy Endersby's avatar

Deborah my mind also jumped to the MAGAs some how blaming Ukraine! It would definitely help Putin!

LHS's avatar

I was thinking the same thing. I'm sure it's a long flight from Ukraine, and if you don't get up and walk around on long flights, it can lead to a DVT. The DVT -- or part of it -- can then embolize and become a pulmonary embolism. Big enough embolism can kill, and pretty quickly. Especially a saddle embolism.

jane's avatar

Thank you, Mr. Meiselas.

ukfarmer's avatar

Graham does not deserve a dignified funeral

WJB Motown's avatar

Put "Celebrate" by Three Dog Night on the stereo and turn it up to 10!!!!

Dee Cee's avatar

♫ ♪♫ Another one bites the dust... ♪♫ ♪♫♬

Penny Thibeaux's avatar

Graham is a traitor

As soon as McCain passed, he went to kiss the ring, kiss the bloated asshole, not doing a thing,of positive consequences for the American people

Hell is where he is now.

I have no interest in listening to all the bullshit about hisife.

A traitor is on his marker

So easily forgotten

May all these horrible, horrible people who work for the diaper shit head, all drop dead, as suddenly as this asshole did.

No empathy for traitors. Never thought in my life I would ever feel that way about anyone.

Rump changed all of that.

It's pathetic

Patti Campbell's avatar

My sentiments exactly! I never thought I would despise anyone enough to be happy when they die.... but the ugly, bloated body of t-RUMP changed that.

Penny Thibeaux's avatar

It's a fact karma black nasty karma is coming now

All our energy Collectively really matters

It's real

The bastard is gone forever

All traitors to follow, really soon.....

Renee Goodman's avatar

Penny, we are hoping MONSTER T dies too so we can have our well needed celebration!!!

Doreen Littlefield's avatar

Thank you for your tireless reporting MTN I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again I would be lost without you.

Belinda McFee Weaver's avatar

Just because a person dies, doesn't make them a saint. Graham went from loathing Donny to worshipping him. Graham and his voting record, his idolizing Donny, speak to what and who he was as a person. He's gone, I'm sure those who loved and respected him are in mourning, but not everyone loved nor respected him.

Patti Campbell's avatar

He was not respectable - why should anyone give him any respect? He's gone - may the Grim Reaper keep swinging that scythe in the direction of the Oval Office.

Carolyn Bates's avatar

Ben, I watch your show several times a day. You tell it like it is BUT one thing annoys me. Can you be a little less dramatic and saying Trump is panicking. We all know he is not, he is not capable of panic, all he does is retaliate. Anyway keep delivering the news that major channels are afraid to.

Renee Goodman's avatar

Carolyn, the CONVICTED FELON is very insecure, delusional, mentally ill and walks away from being threatened. Everything he says is about him and they are all lies! He’s a F—ing MONSTER!

Laura Howells's avatar

I'm not celebrating Lindsey Graham's death, I'm just not saddened by it!

NEXT!!!!

joannegucci's avatar

Very well put Laura 💙🍀✌🏽

ramonaj's avatar

Yes it is. How can anyone expect any other reaction when someone who is responsible for death and lack of empathy for so many people expires. He will not be missed .

Barbara Damon's avatar

Your perspective is much appreciated. Unfortunately, trump, hegseth and friends have us in a death spiral.