Lindsey Graham Says Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Were 'Lawfully Elected'

Lindsey Graham: "Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are lawfully elected and will become the president and vice president of the United States on January 20th."

The Senate has resumed debating the Republican challenge against Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential election victory, more than six hours after pro-Trump mobs attacked the Capitol and forced lawmakers to flee.

Scores of Republican representatives and 13 GOP senators had planned to object Wednesday to the electoral votes of perhaps six states that backed Biden. It was unclear whether those objections would continue in light of the day’s violent events.

President Donald Trump has falsely insisted that the election was marred by fraud and that he actually won. He reiterated those claims in remarks to thousands of protesters outside the White House early Wednesday and goaded them to march to the Capitol, which many of them did.

The mayhem had forced the House and Senate to abruptly end the day’s debates and flee to safety under the protection of police. And it prompted bipartisan outrage as many lawmakers blamed Trump for fostering the violence.

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[michellesmith]

A month ago he was begging for donations so he could beat the dirty rich Democrats- now he's one of them.

[jplattimore]

By this time 2years from now Lindsey will say he never said that

[tinalowitz]

Finally Graham shows his true colors!! Such a disappointment!! No integrity! Enjoy last few years because I doubt anyone will vote for Lindsay again!!

[deputydawg]

You will never convince us Graham...nothing like fake claps of approval...

[Thegooob]

“You’ll do anything for power and I hope to god you never get it”

They got it.

[victoriagarcia]

I honestly hoped that you would lose in your race too

[Friseo]

The forefathers and drafters of the U.S. Constitution are rolling over in their graves! Also, the soldiers and patriots who died to protect it! Sad day in U.S. history! Due to overpaid, corrupt people, who don't deserve these positions! Term limits!

[ushuaiajs]

Lindsey Graham is so disappointing !!!

[JohnTB]

"I hoped we weren't in the same club... I prayed we weren't in the same club... But dammit... we are... And China pays good...." - Lindsey Graham

[MASTERmw]

All of these gop rinos have their time running out. No more voting republican.

[MyChilepepper]

And Susan Collins has not learned her big lesson.

[cindywellman]

He's a trainer he's a liar he's a crook he'll go to jail with the rest of them

[wecandoit]

What? He is speaking with a forked tongue. Don't worry Lindsey Graham, the world will remember you as a traitor.

[PhatNutz]

your words are meaningless. your ACTIONS have enabled #thedumbestmobboss for years. thank you for showing the world how you really are.

[nenepinolero]

Damn!! It didn't take much for everyone to flip...

[alsatful]

How would they know it was a lawful victory ?

[MaloneMantooth]

Digging their own graves. Turn coates will always be remembered for being just that.

[paulamirault]

A House and a Senate Divided amongst itself cannot
ever stand, nor our once great nation Mathew 3:24 & 3:25 Bye to the Republican party!

[suziemccurdy]

What kind of dirt do they have on you Lindsey?

[lamajama]

Haven't been allowed to present evidence Yet. Not transparent. Not Fair Not Free.