A case study in the rise of authoritarianism. Sen. Lindsey Graham is a central player in the Republican party’s capitulation to Donald Trump. We can watch the GOP's turn to authoritarianism by reviewing Graham's many public statements.
This is a long read about how Graham went from a never-Trump into an all-in MAGA nut. It is a fascinating long read.
Lindsey Graham is all about Lindsey Graham, always has been.
He attached himself to John McCain when he wielding influence and power, then to Trump once he became President.
If more of the establishment believed Trump was going to win in 2016, Graham would never have been a Never Trumper, he’d have grabbed Trumps coattails from the beginning.
Lindsey Graham doesn’t face whichever way the wind blows. He faces where it’s always at his back.
Lindsey Graham is all about Lindsey Graham, always has been.
He attached himself to John McCain when he wielding influence and power, then to Trump once he became President.
If more of the establishment believed Trump was going to win in 2016, Graham would never have been a Never Trumper, he’d have grabbed Trumps coattails from the beginning.
Lindsey Graham doesn’t face whichever way the wind blows. He faces where it’s always at his back.
He also pushes back with great vigor.