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Not that there's anything wrong with it, but as a closet homosexual and a Republican from South Carolina, Lindsay Graham really isn't in a great position to talk about "family values".

haha- " The are just for gay marriage"

You can't say that all democrats are for gay marriage. President Obama isn't for gay marriage.

glpittsburgh–unlike the left, Graham does not have to agree with Obama's policies to compliment him on being a good family man. great difference with those who smear Sarah Palin's lovely family because they don't agree with her policies.

Whoever started the rumor that the republicans were better family members than any other party was either drunk, on drugs, or had learning problems of some kind and a tongue that wagged before the brain woke up.

I have found that no one has a monoply on family values and I have seen family values decrease across all walks of life in my years. I have seen a slowly decline in all kinds of values that were taken for granted 60 years ago.

"Mark Sanford is lucky to have Jenny Sanford"

Jenny Sanford is not lucky to have a cheating, lying,dirtbag like Mark Sanford. Ditch him, Ms. Sanford. Once a cheater, always a cheater.

gl, Graham called Obama weak on Iran. You can be a good role model as a parent and still be a not so good leader when it comes to foreign affairs. That is not hypocrisy on Graham's part.

This week I heard a democratic strategist heated because he was sick of republicans telling people how to run families and then doing stuff like what Sanford did. And then I realized that he was making the dumbest argument ever, because it's not like democrats are for having affairs or see nothing wrong with it. This is something that almost everyone thinks is wrong. Everyone tells everyone not to have affairs. While traditional marriage and abortion are more partisan family issues, this whole affairs issue is quite bi-partisan in that everyone is against it.

Apparently the democrats have forgotten about their stories of infidelity in their ranks. Yes, the republicans have brought this on themselves. But, infidelity and family values is a bipartisan issue.

First Sanford gets caught using State tax payer money to fund some of his trips to Argentina and now he has committed to pay the State of SC back for these trips. Hmmm. This must mean that it is going to come out of his own pocket which is also half of his wifes pocket to fund his trist.

If I was Mrs. Sanford I would file for divorce tomorrow and get this loser out of my life and away from my children ASAP.

It's interesting that the Republicans "preach" core family values then when one of them fails to practice those values then most of them revert to a "Nobody's Perfect" mantra. I think that's the difference between Democrats and Republicans. Even when one Democrat gets popped, well they didn't collectively as a party market themselves as for the family did they?

First, cudos to Graham for speaking the truth for a change, even if it conflicts with the party line. Second, Sanford should not have to get back with his wife as a condition of keeping his job. Why force a man to live a lie? He obviously loves the woman in Argentina. I personally think that Sanford is a bad governor because he is wreckless and puts his own ambitions ahead of the benefit of his people (e.g. rejecting the stimulus so he'd look tough for 2012 while his state suffers). Therefore, fire Sanford for the proper reasons, not for following his heart.

Does Lindsey Graham ever have any ideas of his own or does he just parrot Rush Limbaugh all the time? Graham never comes up with any real, workable policies of his own, he spends 100% of his time either criticizing democrats or making excuses for his fellow republicans. Just like Rush Limbaugh. Is this what taxpayers are paying his salary for?

Nice distraction! But the fact remains that the GOP is in trouble not because of their moral hypocrisy, but because they have no alternative plans for the country. Their 'alternative' budget was 16 pages and had NO NUMBERS! Their 'alternate' health care plan had no cost estimate on anything, was just a 3 page outline, and 80% of it was just stolen from the Obama health care plan. They need to spend more time actually thinking and coming up with real, workable plans, instead of whining about Obama, grand-standing on moral issues, or running for president! They would actually be contenders for a change!

I feel that Democrats can have good family values but unlike the republicans they donot have their noses stuck in the air, they dont put their standards too high where they cant live up to them, The comment about The president being a good family man is true and im glad that he dont have his nose stuck in the air where he can not empathize with other people.

Well, as a Democrat, I would tend to agree simply because I think a lot of what the Republicans have done (especially in the last campaign) was very dirty and wrong. With that being said, Democrat's do have the John Edwards issue. It doesn't quite equate to the numerous issues Repubs have had (Sarah Palin's issues being one of them) but I'd say each party has their own issues.

I do think that Obama has been a great role model for many men and his wife a great role model for many women. They seem like a great, loving family and I think they are a family people should strive to be like!

To everyone who thinks CNN is picking on Republicans: The GOP is doing this to themselves. It would be negligent of CNN to not report on Sanford going AWOL on Father's Day, having an affair when he publically espouses "family values" and refuses stimulus money but has no qualms using taxpayer money to fund his trips to see his mistress.

Accountability and calling elected officials on their hypocrisy is important; I personally don't want slimedogs like Sanford getting away with his immoral and (potentially) illegal behavior.

Like the Democrats are any different? Spitzer, McGreevy, Edwards,
were all caught with their pants down. Maybe if Bill Clinton wasn't
given a pass from the public in the Monica affair, the others would
have kept their britches buttoned up tight!

Thank you Senator Graham. Democrats are not in favor of dysfunctional families. We are just a little ticked about Republicans always insisting that they are the party of family values and high morals. Last I checked, Republicans were humans too. Gov. Sanford, while espousing the usual GOP talking points, strayed. He proved, as we Liberals always knew, that Conservatives are flawed human beings who make mistakes. I truly hope that when the next round of elections come up that the Republicans can come up with some realistic talking points and skip the self-righteous gloating about how they espouse family values while the Godless liberals don't. Remember, you are as human and we are.

Good for Graham, its the most sensible thing he's ever said. Republicans need to stop acting they own good values.

CNN not biased for the Repiglicans? RIGHT!!!!

John King, Mr Independed (sure) Lou Dobbs, are right wing water carriers much the same as Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity are. At least MSNBC does not pretend to be unbiased.

Why Lindsey Graham? What's up with that? And using the line not casting stones? Why now? They do it every week but today they are not going to cast stones? Interesting. Whats in their past?

GL: I think the playing field is kind of level when it comes to sleezy politicians democrats or republicans. And I seem to remember President Clinton doing it as the most powerful man in the world in front of the whole country, nothing slimier than that.

Sanford isn't resigning because he sees he can have it all; one year left in office and his mistress will be waiting with open arms. Remember this is a 8 year relationship so what is one more year. If you think he's not playing the GOP, think again.

I don't care who they sleep with, all America expects is that they do the job they're elected to do! Enforce our immigration laws, prosecute corruption in our Government and serve your constituents, not your lobbyist groups for BIG Oil and Giant CORPORATIONS! 2010 Clean House!!

Counter to what Graham says about Sandford’s term, he should be removed!!

Teflon Mitt Romney is a loser. Why are people putting him on television?

DYSFUNCTIONAL YES – Yes Democrats are dysfunctional when they put emphasis on music makers and movie stars and let the rest of the world go hungry, depressed, bondage and the likes of Iran, Saudia Arabia, Syria Pakistan, Libya and Osama Bin Laden go unpunished. Our government leaders are more interested in illicit sex, money and fame than they are of their citizens. It is a disgrace when our now PRESIDENT feels it neccessary to acknowlege a PEDIFIER. But then race does supercede.

Republican or Democrat, it doesn't matter. They all do it and actually who cares. We do have bigger things on our plate as a country.

But it is refreshing to see a wife not standing meekly by her man after he's cheated on her; embarassed her and their children and run their lives across every headline in the country.
Way to go Jenny. NOW-Divorce the cheater and send him back to Argentina bag and baggage.

As if Graham is the moral compass....Not Married. No Children. Allegedly a closeted gay. Wowow.

Democrats aren't, but liberals can't even use logic or common sense when making an opinion. They can't even see the hundreds of lies that their savior has made.

So two Republicans in the span of maybe a week get (almost literally) caught with their pants down, and now Republicans are willing to admit that they don't have a monopoly on family values? How magnanimous! Didn't seem like you agreed before these scandals broke, but thanks for the update! What a moron. What are these family values you all speak of? Can someone define these family values, or is it just another empty Republican talking point?

By the way, why isn't anyone talking about "Diaper" David Vitter and the standing ovation he received from those hypocritical Republicans after his own sex scandal broke? Hypocritical cheating Republicans isn't exactly a new thing!

I agree with Senator Graham for interjecting that no one is for broken families, Democrats or Republicans. I am for Texas, but Gov. Stanford should resign or be forced to step down because of three things.

1. Leaving the state as Gov. and not letting ANYONE know.
2. Asking his WIFE for permission to go see the other woman.....he is a man with some serious problems.
3. Leaving his 4 sons on Father's Day to visit a woman who he is having an affair with....As low as it can get.

May God bless his wife and kids. He needs to resign for the good of the voter of S.C.

Graham said, "I don't think Democrats are for dysfunctional families," He is right and Republicans are not for them either. I commend him for his comment for whatever reason on that matter. Republicans do not hold a monopoly on "FAMILY VALUE SCREW-UPS". Democrats and Republicans both do a fine job of causing family grief.

Is this really about repbus and democrats......If so.......how about John Edwards and Pres Clinton. It shows their character or lack of! Red or Blue, a cheater is a cheater. Just remember WE elected all of these people. As for senator Graham, I agree with her that the president is a wonderful father and family man, that does not mean I agree with all his decisions, nor does she.

Regardless of politics, I'm sure no one is for dysfunctional families. Unfortunately the GOP don't think it's the government's role that taxes go to any type of social services to make sure familes who need help can get help. Notice in economic downturns, social services are where cuts are made first? This country is in sad shape.

The democrats just feel anything goes is perfect and if you consider a lifestyle a sin you are bigot. We are all sinners but we should all strive for the ultimate goal of a loving family with faithful biological parents who are involved in their childrens lives. That is what was the ideal of the 50's nuclear family which was our strongest most productive era in America..

Has anyone ever heard of Billy Jeff Clinton?

Lindsay Graham does not particularly care for Mitt Romney, no surprise there (Graham is one of McCain's closest friends) and I can't stand Mitt Romney!

The Sanford scandel plays on with Republican leaders from Haley Barbour to Mitt Romney to Lindsey Graham taking a stance on why Governor Mark Sanford should be able to keep his governorship. It seems that "family values" is only relevant to the leadership so long as it does not interfere with "political expediency" The rationalization that Republicans are churning out is worse than the scandel of the affair itself. The Republican Party needs to stick to an ideology and stay with it for good or bad...or stop pushing the family values theme on the general public as a badge of honor! The "Party of No" is quickly sliding into the domain of the "Party of No Values".

OMG! Lindsey Graham complemented President Obama!

I got 5 bucks that says he'll be apologizing to Rush Limbaugh by Wednesday.

The problem with the Republicans is their dishonesty and hypocrisy. They want family values but only for others. Let's be honest, both Republicans and Democrats enjoy occasional extramarital sex but only the democrats seem to be able to accept the facts. Graham won't cast the first stone on a fellow hypocrite. I bet he would cast stones on a Democrat in a heart beat.

It was just last week Graham was callilng the Presdient weak, now today the President is one of the better role models in the entire country" as a good family man and a good father. HE IS JUST A HYPROCRITE and so is ugle McCain who also cheating on his wife.

"I don't think Democrats are for dysfunctional families," Graham said, adding that President Barack Obama has been "one of the better role models in the entire country" as a good family man and a good father.

We need to frame this comment becasue next week Graham will go back to his hatefull self. It is sad that the Repubicans can only play nice when they have done something wrong and don't want to be sense as a hyprocrite. That the only reason why Graham make the nice statement above about the President is becasue they really hope the American people will over look their sins becasue they are playing nice this week. NOT! If the Republicans party wasn't so judgement, maybe the American people couldn see pas their sins. Republicans love to beat others up over their sins, but when they sin they wont everybody to not judge them. God said Judge not and you will not be Judged. The republicans have a big problem with being too judgement and that why they alway find one of theirs kind sinning all the time. HYPROCRITES AT THEIR BEST!

Sanford is a douche bag. He is a horrible leader and should step out of office. He refused to help his own people by rejecting stimulus money, yet used tax payers money to fund his trip to cheat on his wife or whatever the hell he was doing last June. How convenient. Also, what's with the unfaithful trend with the republicans? They all seem to be so religious and faithful to their god values. Obviously not. How do these self-interested, greedy, and insouciant individuals obtain such high political positions?

The are just for gay marriage

Who ever heard of anybody being for broken families?

Ooh wait: Gingrich. When he wanted to take children in fatherless homes and place them in orphanges.

This moron must be related to the other moron named Graham.Two more hillbillies with no credibility.

I have to laugh at this. I'm from SC. Lindsey Graham has no credibility whatsoever here, much less anywhere else. Who would take the time to interview Lindsey Graham?

Also, there are several reports today of Sanford having had 2-3 more affairs.

Another day of top headlines for the GOP.
And, CNN, you claim to not be biased??

Way to go Graham.

I'm delighted to hear that Graham is sticking to policy as a talking point and not pretending the Repubs have all the answers on family value. Thank you Senator Graham.

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