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“Some animals are parasitic. They drink the lifeblood of their hosts. In fact, whatever they touch and spread like a virus.” How else would you describe Lindsey Graham?
The Lincoln Project turns their blowtorch on Lindsey Graham in their latest ad: “Parasite.”
Footage of slithering worms, bacteria, and other parasites cuts suddenly to the face of the South Carolina Senator.
South Carolinians have voted for Lindsey before, but this is the first time they truly know who he is.
DISCLAIMER: This video contains imagery not suitable for all viewers. pic.twitter.com/G2WzxmxCDJ
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) September 9, 2020
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In the video, Graham begins with scathing remarks of the President. He calls Trump “a race-baiting, xenophobic, religious pig.”
In the next shot, Graham is seen fawning over the President. He describes the man he called “unfit for office” as the “greatest Commander since Ronald Reagan.” In case that didn’t get the turncoat symbolism across, he adds:
“I love him to death.”
Just like a parasite.
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Graham grew up in a poor household. His parents died when he was in college, at which point he took care of and legally adopted his 13-year old sister.
The Republican Senator was even left-leaning for the early part of his career. He voted for two of Obama’s Supreme Court nominees: Sotomayor and Kagan.
It’s really sad how low @LindseyGrahamSC has fallen. To think at one time he used to hang with @JebBush and John McCain not so long ago. He’s nowhere near that person these days. He’s just a slimy sycophant to a corrupt liar and BIGOT. @CNN @MeghanMcCain pic.twitter.com/ITElrx1axS
— Cal Trask (@votebidenin2020) September 9, 2020
His stunning about-face on Donald Trump demonstrated a hypocrisy and self-serving streak that lost him many supporters. The change was so dramatic rumors circulated that Trump was blackmailing the Senator.
lindsey was donnies boy until the tide began to turn in his home state. Lindsey is fighting for his seat in the Senate and he cant kiss up to dirty don right now. Jaime Harrison is giving him a hard run! Personally, I am going to vote Harrison!
— rosie thorn (@rosiethorn8) September 9, 2020
Lindsey Graham flipping from John McCain to Trump was an astonishing betrayal…Graham deserves to lose his seat, hope he has a backup plan.
— DorindaAVYS (@AvysDorinda) September 9, 2020
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Some users thought this was the Lincoln Project’s best video yet.
So vile but impossible to stop watching. Like our current administration……..
— Yvonne Carbo (@NJMockingbird) September 9, 2020
“My Lindsey. My Lindsey.” What?!!!
— Vicki Ringer (@vickiringer) September 10, 2020
Lindsey Graham, Trump’s own private little dung beetle.
— Michael Cagnetto (@MCagnetto) September 9, 2020
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Others criticized the video for being “too repulsive.” Some users thought the video would alienate viewers with the footage of parasites in the beginning.
I don’t find this one effective. Too repulsive. I couldn’t watch till the end.
— Elba Schoenborn (@zoinksyow6) September 9, 2020
I agree with the consensus here - this will only repel folks. It’s the first Project Lincoln ad I truly dislike. The valuable and limited amount of airtime you buy should focus more on Graham’s shameless betrayal of his values for power, and less about maggots and lice.
— Joe (@DairyJoe1) September 9, 2020
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Some users suggested that the video would have been more powerful if it had promoted Graham’s Democratic opponent Jaime Harrison. Graham was leading, but as November 3rd approaches the men are neck-to-neck to take the Republican’s seat in Senate.
How is this an impactful ad when it doesn’t even refer to @harrisonjaime? I’m all in with slamming Lindsey but tell people the alternative.
— Rebecca Jacobson (@BekkajSodaCity) September 9, 2020
Big fan of @ProjectLincoln but, honestly, this spot will undoubtedly repel many viewers. The message may be lost in the repulsive imagery. Furthermore, how does this serve to promote the Dem opponent @harrisonjaime? It could backfire.
— Cat in the Hat ❄ (@NotMyPrecedent) September 9, 2020
Fire him, South Carolina.https://t.co/iLNOydlGjC
— Erik Halvorsen (@erikhalvorsen18) September 9, 2020
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As always, there was a goldmine of new ideas following the video.
Please tweak this a bit before running it! Graham’s own words are so powerful when he completely contradicts himself in his appraisal of trump, it’s all you need.
— KW (@KrysiaW) September 9, 2020
I’d say this ad’s success will depend solely on your targeted audience. Might want to come up with a less gross version or go in another direction completely. Be interesting to see what created this slimeball. What kind of childhood/young adult was Ms. Lindsey? Hmm..
— Molly Priest (@Merlydia) September 9, 2020
I realise it’s SC specific, but it would be just as good if you added Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, and all the other lickspittles who fell into line and kissed the ring after originally denouncing Trump.
— 🇪🇺🇬🇧Fat Male Model🇬🇧🇪🇺 (@fatmalemodel) September 9, 2020
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In the world of digital information, every word is recorded, shared, and stored. Graham once called Biden, “A good a man as Trump ever created.”
He had other wise words:
“You know how you make America great again, tell Donald Trump to go to hell.”
Remember their names & DON’T forget, forgive or trust:
>Mitch McConnell
>Cory Gardner
>Martha McSally
>John Cornyn
>Marco Rubio
>Lindsey Graham
>Thom Tillis
>Joni Ernest
>Susan Collins
>Tom Cotton
>Shelley Moore Capito
>Cindy Hyde-SmithRegister, vote BLUE, return ballot ASAP
— Patricia Strong (@Patrykia) September 9, 2020
