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BComplex

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70. Exactly! Thune is going to have a headache for a few weeks!

Sun Jul 12, 2026, 03:31 AM

23 hrs ago

Two birds, one stone! I just feel bad that they're keeping Mitch on life support so they can cheat and count his vote.

(I don't really know that...I just suspect.)

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Lindsey Graham has died [View all] lakercub Yesterday OP

BBC and Washington Post also reporting WheelWalker 23 hrs ago #1

Oddly, none of South Carolina's biggest newspapers SouthBayDem 23 hrs ago #6

Wait a minute...Scott Jennings said he talked to him just an hour ago Bengus81 18 hrs ago #117

They spent 20 minutes talking SomedayKindaLove 14 hrs ago #197

Probable cardiac arrest... Godot51 18 hrs ago #121

whow. Graham was only 71 yr old. just whow. My his family and friends find peace. riversedge 23 hrs ago #2

In contrast, his predecessor lived to 100. SouthBayDem 23 hrs ago #11

I remember watching them push him in a wheelchair to make votes once in a while... IthinkThereforeIAM 15 hrs ago #185

Even with American life spans having decreased significantly in recent years due to anti-science policy and economic Karasu 23 hrs ago #19

Probably heart attack. Sometimes people who are healthy have them. LeftInTX 23 hrs ago #42

I'd guess it had something to do with his liver. BComplex 23 hrs ago #61

EMS was called to his home for cardiac arrest this evening. LeftInTX 22 hrs ago #75

I'll take cardiac arrest! BComplex 22 hrs ago #87

Cardiac arrest just means his heart stopped. NH Ethylene 16 hrs ago #164

that's my thinking... acute liver failure? LymphocyteLover 18 hrs ago #130

Could be liver - I was also thinking blood clot TBF 12 hrs ago #219

I think he had an epiphany. ruet 11 hrs ago #224

I wouldn't describe Graham as healthy, Miguelito Loveless 21 hrs ago #105

I had a stroke Blue_Roses 16 hrs ago #177

That's why I am glad, even happy at times, that my P.A. Rx'd me anti-anxiety pills... IthinkThereforeIAM 15 hrs ago #187

My Guess is DVT Blood Clot from Flying. mackdaddy 15 hrs ago #190

It rebounded. OneCrazyDiamond 16 hrs ago #169

Isn't he really close with his sister? LeftInTX 23 hrs ago #37

Isn't he really close with his sister? bocephus864 15 hrs ago #182

Yeah, that surprised me too. I'm 72 and he looked a hell of a lot older than me. nt Nittersing 18 hrs ago #124

His mother died at 50 and father at 68, per Wiki. Nt spooky3 11 hrs ago #227

Message auto-removed Name removed 23 hrs ago #3

Wow! That's a shocker! Jim__ 23 hrs ago #4

Overload of negativity finally caught up with him. oasis 23 hrs ago #5

Overload of hypocrisy, more than anything. Karasu 23 hrs ago #9

True that. I remember how he tried to trick Pres. oasis 23 hrs ago #23

Maybe he shoved that drone up his arse Captain Zero 23 hrs ago #71

Then I guess the wings got to him... IthinkThereforeIAM 15 hrs ago #191

Wrong one! BidenRocks 23 hrs ago #7

Getting close though. 🤞 littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #26

My reaction too! BlueMTexpat 16 hrs ago #178

PINE BOX! Praise Jesus, God, Allah, Yaweh, and all the space babies!! Rest in PISS, Lady Graham. SoFlaBro 23 hrs ago #8

Praise. The. Lord. Trueblue1968 23 hrs ago #10

Ding Dong Gymbo 23 hrs ago #12

I figured he just popsdenver 7 hrs ago #236

Good for him. dalton99a 23 hrs ago #13

Bye, Felicia. EuterpeThelo 23 hrs ago #14

War has lost it's best friend. JohnnyRingo 23 hrs ago #15

Having lived for 3 miserable years in South Carolina, HappyLarge 23 hrs ago #39

They're find someone worse! LeftInTX 23 hrs ago #44

True that! eom BComplex 23 hrs ago #62

He WAS a very strong supporter of Ukraine's fight for freedom. Callie1979 18 hrs ago #116

Yet would kiss the ass of his Fuhrer who cut Ukraine off Bengus81 18 hrs ago #119

exactly LymphocyteLover 18 hrs ago #128

Standing up for Ukraine is the only good thing he did. MuirHero 17 hrs ago #155

Or it could just be the flight itself. OnlinePoker 17 hrs ago #157

I was thinking that, too. yardwork 16 hrs ago #161

Agree blubunyip 15 hrs ago #183

That's what I'm thinking Bayard 15 hrs ago #186

How bout that BaronChocula 23 hrs ago #16

I am SO glad I checked into DU before bed....pleasant dreams for me tonight! BigmanPigman 23 hrs ago #17

I've been wondering all week who our number three could be. littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #22

I have sparklers left over from my birthday and July 4th BigmanPigman 23 hrs ago #28

Randolph Mantooth doesn't count? BidenRocks 22 hrs ago #80

Don't get too excited SouthBayDem 23 hrs ago #40

That is likely the case but you just know tRump is scared shitless BigmanPigman 23 hrs ago #49

From your lips to Gawd's ears!! BComplex 23 hrs ago #63

This message was self-deleted by its author wnylib 22 hrs ago #83

This message was self-deleted by its author wnylib 22 hrs ago #84

I think that Trump is on his way, with one foot in Hell already. wnylib 22 hrs ago #84

Mental decline? Da fuck you talkin'? His 4th annual physical included an I.Q. test. He aced it --- scored 100! 3Hotdogs 19 hrs ago #114

"Doggy, horsey, kitty, man!" Aristus 17 hrs ago #139

100 is Normal IQ!! Dem_in_Nebr. 17 hrs ago #140

Yeah but he doesn't know that! NH Ethylene 16 hrs ago #166

Normal IQ for people who aren't too bright. kerry-is-my-prez 10 hrs ago #230

This message was self-deleted by its author wnylib 22 hrs ago #84

The old saying is that things happen in threes - first Lindsay, second McConnel, third .... patricia92243 19 hrs ago #111

What's Nikki Haley doing these days? COL Mustard 23 hrs ago #68

Cushy think tank job SouthBayDem 22 hrs ago #95

So, my weekend plans haven't changed and life in America is slowly improving. littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #18

Is this real? Keep looking for 'theonion' link. ToxMarz 23 hrs ago #20

It's real. That's what I thought when I saw it my YouTube sidebar. (You know how YouTube has all these LeftInTX 23 hrs ago #33

Just saw it on the NYT site fujiyamasan 23 hrs ago #67

It's real. I just heard it on BBC. wnylib 22 hrs ago #77

It's on CNN, MS NOW and liberal podcasts BigmanPigman 22 hrs ago #98

Rec. Rec. Rec malaise 15 hrs ago #189

What an odious piece of SHIT. BigDemVoter 23 hrs ago #21

The SC white nationalists are chomping at the bit for an appointment BaronChocula 23 hrs ago #24

Only say good about the dead. generalbetrayus 23 hrs ago #25

Play Tip The Casket The Grand Illuminist 23 hrs ago #60

Was not expecting that Peppertoo 23 hrs ago #27

Adios, fucko JoseBalow 23 hrs ago #29

Didn't catch you until True Dough 14 hrs ago #204

Thanks amigo! JoseBalow 14 hrs ago #205

10,005! True Dough 14 hrs ago #206

R-I-P ... nt Raine 23 hrs ago #30

Just saw that on my YouTube sidebar. At first I thought it was a joke, but it was Agenda Free TV. LeftInTX 23 hrs ago #31

CNN & NYT reporting as well BumRushDaShow 23 hrs ago #32

Just saw that on NBC News. calimary 23 hrs ago #34

Let's hope this doesn't make it harder for Annie Andrews to win that Senate seat . . . Journeyman 23 hrs ago #35

I just checked. He was up for re-election. LeftInTX 23 hrs ago #51

Maybe his replacement... Escape 17 hrs ago #154

Boy howdy the pranksters are having a field day over at Wikipedia Brother Buzz 23 hrs ago #36

Didn't see anything, but they have him past tense pretty well. LeftInTX 23 hrs ago #53

Well that's surprising news. IrishAfricanAmerican 23 hrs ago #38

It certainly is to me also. riversedge 23 hrs ago #43

I first saw it on the Daily Mail. Beacool 23 hrs ago #41

Exactly! Thune is going to have a headache for a few weeks! BComplex 23 hrs ago #70

Maybe Katcat 16 hrs ago #174

And guardian. AllyCat 23 hrs ago #45

Is hell collecting on their debts? Wow! C Moon 23 hrs ago #46

My money is on pulmonary embolism Betty Boom 23 hrs ago #47

Post removed Post removed 22 hrs ago #78

Ukraine Rhiannon12866 19 hrs ago #113

He doesn't look Blue_Roses 15 hrs ago #181

Apparently it was cardiac arrest. onenote 18 hrs ago #125

Severe pulmonary embolism can cause cardiac arrest. Betty Boom 18 hrs ago #126

Point taken. I wonder if we'll ever actually know. onenote 17 hrs ago #132

Not opening the champagne yet nilram 23 hrs ago #48

nothing to celebrate LeftInTX 23 hrs ago #55

Post removed Post removed 22 hrs ago #90

It was trump. LuvLoogie 23 hrs ago #50

My conspiracy theory LuvLoogie 23 hrs ago #52

LOL!! BComplex 22 hrs ago #74

Add to that theory😊 thinkingagain 17 hrs ago #151

Hell is getting full of fascist pigs, will need a new ballroom soon. Nt yaesu 23 hrs ago #54

About 2 weeks late.... sfdennis1 23 hrs ago #56

Feel free to insult Graham to your heart's content. ShazzieB 13 hrs ago #214

Seriously? Oh jeez, conspiracy theories incoming... paulkienitz 23 hrs ago #57

1st McConnell, now Graham. Who's next? n/t aggiesal 23 hrs ago #58

If I had the money I'd love to visit the site of his grave just to show my .......... respects 😗 cstanleytech 23 hrs ago #59

Just to pour out your respects? Nt Trueblue Texan 17 hrs ago #158

NYT also reporting COL Mustard 23 hrs ago #64

Well the last time Figarosmom 23 hrs ago #65

I just saw an image of him and noticed that right away. LeftInTX 22 hrs ago #76

Maybe Trump will get the hint and retire...(I wish) LeftInTX 22 hrs ago #81

This message was self-deleted by its author LeftInTX 22 hrs ago #82

Well, bye Aviation Pro 23 hrs ago #66

I love that! C Moon 22 hrs ago #97

Oh. RockRaven 23 hrs ago #69

Tidying up hell for Trump I hope Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 23 hrs ago #72

So do Republicans really control the Senate at this point ToxMarz 23 hrs ago #73

Pretty much, yes. onenote 17 hrs ago #131

Not that I was fond of him BeyondGeography 22 hrs ago #79

Mitch McConnell outlived him? SunSeeker 22 hrs ago #88

Unclear unblock 22 hrs ago #92

depends on how you define "life" Skittles 21 hrs ago #103

I doubt that. That's my theory and I'm stickin' to it Bengus81 18 hrs ago #115

Ding Dong!! aeromanKC 22 hrs ago #89

Damn. buzzycrumbhunger 22 hrs ago #91

Dang! So late in the day. usonian 22 hrs ago #93

I used to really respect Graham. cab67 22 hrs ago #94

He was initially critical of Trump--until a sudden 180 after a golf trip to Mar a Lago. tanyev 18 hrs ago #118

They found the negatives... and the receipts... QueerDuck 16 hrs ago #163

And now he may be finding out the cost of selling his soul. (n/t) thesquanderer 15 hrs ago #184

I never did. I have a long memory. valleyrogue 18 hrs ago #129

Seems the grim reaper's aim is just a little bit off Grim Chieftain 22 hrs ago #96

Two outta three ain't bad.... Blue Owl 16 hrs ago #173

I was home all night, I swear. I have witnesses. Buddyzbuddy 22 hrs ago #99

I'd hate to start up any CT's but the phrase "after a brief and sudden illness" is often used as cover AZJonnie 22 hrs ago #100

Agree, the wording is weird Grim Chieftain 22 hrs ago #102

Not necessarily BumRushDaShow 20 hrs ago #108

I feel I was sufficiently conditional in my phrasing AZJonnie 10 hrs ago #228

I know BumRushDaShow 10 hrs ago #233

So sorry for your loss BRTS AZJonnie 9 hrs ago #235

Did you really hate to start up any CTs? onenote 11 hrs ago #226

Okay, you got me AZJonnie 10 hrs ago #229

Malignant syncophancy. Frasier Balzov 22 hrs ago #101

I step away for a few hours and look what happens. Well, this gets the ball rolling . . . NBachers 21 hrs ago #104

That was unexpected, but condolences to his family Deminpenn 20 hrs ago #106

Well, this is not the senatorial death announcement I expected to hear this morning. Blumancru 20 hrs ago #107

Death Becomes Him eringer 19 hrs ago #109

hoping for a trifecta gfwzig 19 hrs ago #110

I don't know if I'll be able to stomach the hagiography on this one. It's already starting on CNN. Vinca 19 hrs ago #112

Wrong guy! Damn. mwb970 18 hrs ago #120

R I H, Lindsey! lastlib 18 hrs ago #122

Thinking of a quote from either Bette Davis or Moms Mabley right now Stuckinthebush 18 hrs ago #123

He was the same age I am. valleyrogue 18 hrs ago #127

Are we sure? Maybe he's just mostly dead? Multichromatic 17 hrs ago #133

Wow. That's a shock... paleotn 17 hrs ago #134

This message was self-deleted by its author Omaha Steve 17 hrs ago #135

Oh no! flvegan 17 hrs ago #136

Time to crank up the tiny violin orchestra! Crowman2009 17 hrs ago #137

Happy days are here again! Too much T butt kissing proved fatal. GreenWave 17 hrs ago #138

To paraphrase Thumper from 1942 Bambi ... Jarqui 17 hrs ago #141

If I was a Republican, I'd be worried... Joinfortmill 17 hrs ago #142

Poppers *can* be fatal to an aged cardio-vascular system. Tim S 17 hrs ago #143

Well, there's some extra room..... SergeStorms 17 hrs ago #144

This message was self-deleted by its author MarineCombatEngineer 17 hrs ago #145

The kindest thing that comes to mind, is that it usually comes in threes. Baitball Blogger 17 hrs ago #146

He never saw a war The Wizard 17 hrs ago #147

Seems like the news is barely covering it. Ilsa 17 hrs ago #148

good things happen in threes? azureblue 17 hrs ago #149

To whom did he The Wizard 17 hrs ago #150

Lindsey's dead? MarineCombatEngineer 17 hrs ago #152

Wham Bam thank you Graham Blue Owl 17 hrs ago #153

Death comes in threes LetMyPeopleVote 17 hrs ago #156

A man of weak character prerev 17 hrs ago #159

And I flushed my poop down the toilet this morning Mysterian 16 hrs ago #160

Its sad when you die and the one thing they remember you for is doc03 16 hrs ago #162

Lennon said it best Hudly 16 hrs ago #165

Graham Once Said... OhioTim 16 hrs ago #167

The repubs senate advantage is disappearing the_liberal_grandpa 16 hrs ago #168

In the best way possible Blue Owl 16 hrs ago #171

Still a safe advantage for now. onenote 11 hrs ago #225

Acute moral failure is the cause of death. PufPuf23 16 hrs ago #170

No tears Clouds Passing 16 hrs ago #172

Not shedding one tear. Fuck him and everyone who looks like him. AZLD4Candidate 16 hrs ago #175

My unofficial diagnosis: His red-state, southern diet did him in! RedWhiteBlueIsRacist 16 hrs ago #176

I really hope that hell exists. Dave Bowman 16 hrs ago #179

He just made the world a better place Zorro 16 hrs ago #180

What "sudden illness?" Grins 15 hrs ago #188

Well maybe Putin had something to do with his sudden illness FakeNoose 15 hrs ago #192

He could have had an underlying condition. (Such as congestive heart failure, diabetes etc) LeftInTX 14 hrs ago #195

Yeah, that's what I've been thinking too Farmer-Rick 14 hrs ago #201

Clarence Darrow may have the floor for me. n/t malthaussen 14 hrs ago #193

... catbyte 14 hrs ago #194

Not soon enough... Ford_Prefect 14 hrs ago #196

Sorry to hear about this. Who's next? eom Exp 14 hrs ago #198

Living with Trump holding Kompromat over him Jarqui 14 hrs ago #199

I only regret that he suffered no consequences for his support of policies that killed millions. 58Sunliner 14 hrs ago #200

Well, Satan probably has him on a rotisserie at this very moment Blumancru 14 hrs ago #203

Alfred E Neuman said it best. lpbk2713 14 hrs ago #202

"The moral arc of the universe"..... lastlib 14 hrs ago #207

Oh, no! Anyway... sakabatou 13 hrs ago #208

"If we nominate Trump, we will get destroyed.......and we will deserve it." --Sen. Lindsey Graham in 2016 Dulcinea 13 hrs ago #209

Now he is able to join his buddy Rush in that dark little.... California Kid 13 hrs ago #210

Wow. I stopped looking at DU before this happened, although I actuality might have looked at the Lounge later, and.. electric_blue68 13 hrs ago #211

When someone dies, you're only supposed to say good. dsharp88 13 hrs ago #212

Oh well. WestMichRad 13 hrs ago #213

Well to say I'm shocked angrychair 13 hrs ago #215

"Going down!" Marcuse 12 hrs ago #216

Prob a result of RFK's shitty work purr-rat beauty 12 hrs ago #217

I'm in tears. sellitman 12 hrs ago #218

Oh noes! AStern 12 hrs ago #220

So what's the bad news? Ray Bruns 12 hrs ago #221

Fox News has an update! Ray Bruns 12 hrs ago #222

Good riddance! Glaisne 11 hrs ago #223

Foot soldier to the end Warpy 10 hrs ago #231

Tots n Pears. Earth Bound Misfit 10 hrs ago #232

So what's the bad news? Ray Bruns 9 hrs ago #234

as the evangelicals would say azureblue 6 hrs ago #237

Graham graycampervan 3 hrs ago #238

lol ! stonecutter357 2 hrs ago #239