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Just one important thing.

There is little if anything I can agree on with Lindsey Graham. Even prior to Trump Graham wasn’t the best human being in the Senate. As someone said he was a political parasite much like some of the progressives always performing for a camera, always looking for attention, always looking for the sound bite. But unlike progressives Graham was successful in creating relationships on both sides of the aisle which in the end helped move legislation.

Don’t get me wrong. I think Graham was an incredible ass kissing, bottom feeding, coward. He will always be remembered as the Senator who made awful, truthful, comments about Trump calling him a kook, unfit for office, a coward. That was until Trump was elected in 2016 then Graham sewed his lips to Trump’s ass. He briefly took a breath after the Jan 6 riots then reattached himself voting against removing him from office. Graham will never get that stain off of his nose.

But as John McCain’s wife said on MSNOW shortly after his death, Graham forged relationships with members of both sides of the aisle, when it suit his needs. He created friendships that lasted even after insulting one another in a “respectful” manner. He created gatherings with other Senators and their spouses. He fought them every step of the way on legislation then arranged for dinner. It’s hard to make personal insults towards another knowing you will be eating at their table along with both families.

And that is what progressives could learn from Graham. (it’s the only thing) You can’t be the lightning rod of the party spewing insults and then expect the other side or even your side to work with you on significant legislation. It’s like kicking someone in the balls and then asking them to shake hands and be friends. That’s not how politics works. Ask Bernie Sanders who has worked for over 40 years on universal healthcare or single payer, or medicare for all, or whatever he calls it now. Ask the members of The Squad who has a horrible record of legislative accomplishments much like the extreme right of the Republican Party.

Progressives could learn one thing from Graham to help them make progress. If you can’t make progress you can’t call yourself a progressive.

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