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2017-10-28 -Lurid Crime Tales-

Lindsey Graham 'Vouches' For Menendez's Honesty and Trustworthiness at Corruption Trial

[Townhall] Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez thanked two of his Senate colleagues for testifying at his corruption trial Thursday, saying they "showed extraordinary courage" in defending him.

Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) argued Menendez, who’s facing bribery charges related to trading political influence for luxury vacations and rides in private jets, is honest and trustworthy.

Graham traveled to Newark, New Jersey for the trial on his own dime, his office said, adding that his testimony has nothing to do with the underlying charges, but only relates to his service with Menendez in the upper chamber.

"I'm here to vouch for Bob," Graham told reporters upon entering the courtroom.

The South Carolina Republican said that he’s known Menendez for a long time‐going back to their days in the House of Representatives. They also eat breakfast together on a regular basis in the Senate dining room, and have worked together on legislation such as comprehensive immigration reform.

"In very difficult circumstances, he always keeps his word," Graham said. "A handshake is all you need from Bob. He’s a very honest and trustworthy senator."

He also said political affiliations had nothing to do with him coming to testify on behalf of his colleague.

"I’m not here because I agree with him or disagree with him. I’m here because I know him," explained Graham.

Posted by Besoeker 2017-10-28 00:31|| || Front Page|| [11140 views ] Top

#1 That was dumb. Even for Graham(R?-SC).

Posted by gorb 2017-10-28 02:32|| 2017-10-28 02:32|| Front Page Top

#2 Lindsey Graham opined.....[nuff said]

Posted by Procopius2k 2017-10-28 07:55|| 2017-10-28 07:55|| Front Page Top

#3 Wow, no there's a reference I would accept at face value. What, they can't get Hillary to put in the good word? Or should Comey issue an exoneration?

Posted by ed in texas 2017-10-28 11:06|| 2017-10-28 11:06|| Front Page Top

#4 or Juan "Keating Five" McCain?

Posted by Frank G 2017-10-28 11:07|| 2017-10-28 11:07|| Front Page Top

#5 Not even remotely surprised.

Crapulence, thy name is Lindsey Graham.

Posted by charger 2017-10-28 12:58|| 2017-10-28 12:58|| Front Page Top

#6 Swamp Creatures.

Posted by Anomalous Sources 2017-10-28 19:33|| 2017-10-28 19:33|| Front Page Top

#7 With any luck, this testimony will finally be sufficient to eliminate Graham when his senate primary rolls around.

Posted by Zhang Fei 2017-10-28 23:28|| 2017-10-28 23:28|| Front Page Top

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