Shabibilicious Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 Senator Lindsey Graham Warns Of Possible GOP 'War' Over Trump's Wall Mary Papenfuss,HuffPost 15 hours ago Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) warned at a political gathering in his home state Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) warned at a political gathering in his home state Monday that there “could be a war within the Republican Party” over President Donald Trump’s border wall. But he also threatened those who turn their backs on the president. His “war” remarks to reporters at the First Monday GOP club in Greenville apparently referred to the possible reaction if Trump declares a national emergency to get his wall built. “It seems to me that [Trump] is going to have to go it alone,” conceded Graham, who said he “isn’t very optimistic” legislators will work out a funding deal. Graham said later to the audience that he would “stand with” Trump if he declares a national emergency — and he called on all Republicans to do so as well. “To every Republican: If you don’t stand behind this president, we’re not going to stand behind you when it comes to the wall,” Graham said. “This is the defining moment of his presidency. It’s not just about a wall. It’s about him being treated differently than every other president.” It’s not just about a wall. It’s about him being treated differently than every other president. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) The current temporary funding package to keep the government operating expires Feb. 15. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is reportedly also concerned about dissension in GOP ranks. He privately warned Trump on Friday that declaring an emergency could trigger a GOP revolt and a congressional resolution against the declaration, The Washington Post reported. Some Republicans are already breaking ranks. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said that an emergency declaration was a “terrible idea” and that he would oppose it. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas said last month that to “give the president authority” to decide on the wall “all by himself would ... stretch constitutional boundaries.” https://www.yahoo.com/news/senator-lindsey-graham-warns-possible-022826552.html GO RV, then BV 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texstorm Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 Thanks Shabs ! Declare a national emergency ! Go for it Trump ! The citizens want security ! The citizens want safety ! The citizens don't want open borders ! Enough is enough. 1 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nstoolman1 Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 They think Trump needs to play by their rules when he only has to play by the Constitutions rules. He does not need them to give permission to build a defensive barrier/ wall/ fence. He does not need to declare an emergency either. He can use funds from the DoD. 1 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage449 Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 When are the Republicans in office going to grow a pair? 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitcher Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 Our own Texas Senator is a whimp. If he doesn’t support our President on this he will be defeated in 2020. Then you will have a real Dem Senator, maybe the cool hip skating Beto 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
few24u Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 Beto!! Don't scare me like that. I have emailed our Texas Senators (not that it will do any good) and requested they support the President...... no matter what it takes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLadiesDaddy Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 1 hour ago, nstoolman1 said: They think Trump needs to play by their rules when he only has to play by the Constitutions rules. He does not need them to give permission to build a defensive barrier/ wall/ fence. He does not need to declare an emergency either. He can use funds from the DoD. Correct, and if he goes the National Emergency route when he does not have to it will only suggest he doesn't want the wall either. We got to know he understands how he can get this done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranman Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 10 USC 284 should do it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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