Graham On Same-Sex Marriage Ruling: Opposing It Is 'Doomed To Fail'

[DonViejo]

Source: TPM

Presidential candidate Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Friday called opposition to the Supreme Court's decision to uphold same sex marriages "a divisive effort that would be doomed to fail."

"I am a proud defender of traditional marriage and believe the people of each state should have the right to determine their marriage laws," he said in a statement on Friday, before adding "I will respect the Court’s decision." Graham was clear, however, that he was not interested in mobilizing opposition to the Court's decision.

"Given the quickly changing tide of public opinion on this issue, I do not believe that an attempt to amend the U.S. Constitution could possibly gain the support of three-fourths of the states or a supermajority in the Congress," he said.

He called that kind of approach "a divisive effort that would be doomed to fail" and said he would instead be on watch for the religious rights of Americans in the aftermath of the ruling, both as a senator and if he were to become President. "While we all have differences, it is time for us to move forward together respectfully and as one people," he concluded.

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[sabbat hunter]

1. Waker, Perry and Santorum

are calling for a constitutional amendment to overturn todays landmark ruling... LMAO Assholes.

[George II]

11. Rightwingers are ALWAYS calling for a Constitutional Amendment for something extreme

[Elmer S. E. Dump]

21. That pretty much would disqualify them from the Presidency.

Among many more things that would...

[bucolic_frolic]

2. 3/4 of the States

States are gerrymandered into GOP majorities at this point

Never say it can't happen

There are forces of repression that will try

[cosmicone]

3. It will be killed in the Senate before it even goes to the states ... n/t

[bucolic_frolic]

8. Constitutional Convention is also a method

of proposing an amendment to the US Constitution

2/3 of the states propose at a Constitutional Convention, 3/4 of state
legislatures ratify

[George II]

12. That will never happen.

[Angry Dragon]

20. A Constitutional Convention would open the whole Constitution up

[Ikonoklast]

7. They should be careful what they wish for.

At a Constitutional Convention, there is no limiting as to what can be offered in terms of amending the Constitution.

Anything can be considered, not just what they hate at that moment.

[longship]

10. Something I explain to every Dem who argues for such a ConCon.

With the state legislatures the way they are now that would be disaster.

[bluestateguy]

4. Now Graham has the legal right to marry

nt

[winstars]

5. yeah, really... He should be happy instead of the self loathing scumbag liar he is..

[rocktivity]

14. DUzy!

rocktivity

[LiberalLovinLug]

16. He'll wait a few years until its not on the front page

and then woohoo!

[EndElectoral]

6. Lindsey, it's time to come out of the closet.

[marble falls]

9. Regarding speculation on Lindsey Graham's sexuality: getting even a little close to....

slandering someone over his sexual orientation isn't funny.

Not to say Lindsey Graham isn't deserving of mope slapping for a wide variety of real stupidity.

[tammywammy]

13. +1

[George II]

15. Unbelievably obnoxious homophobic comments like that are now acceptable on DU..sad.

[liberal N proud]

17. Knock, Knock Lindsey, come out, come out, the coast is clear now.

He has been in the closet far too long, if he thinks the public opinion is changing quickly, he has sheltered himself long enough to not have a clue.

[durablend]

18. There goes his shot at the WH... n/t

[d_legendary1]

19. He believes that each state should be able to discriminate against

gays
minorities
women
the poor

So what else is new?

[SunSeeker]

22. "I am a proud defender of traditional marriage," says the never married 59 year old. nt

[BigDemVoter]

23. Gimme a FUCKING break, Lindsey!

It's 2015, and it's embarrassing to see you prissing around, pretending to be straight!

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

24. Come out, Lindsey!

[restorefreedom]

25. "instead be on the watch for religious rights."

there's your buzzword. now they will be looking to legalize discrimination by anyone who has a storefront and whose service to same sex families offends their religious sensibilities.


this will be the next scotus case on this issue.

[RKP5637]

26. Graham recognizes the current republican party is a pack of dinosaurs in the 21st century! n/t

[RandySF]

27. Now if he would just come out and celebrate freedom