Lindsey Graham gets mixed reviews after revealing who earned his POTUS vote

3rd party for Sen. Graham. https://t.co/gB05B3fNT0

— Patrick Cornell (@PCornellCNN) November 8, 2016

One by one, we watched Trump’s GOP challengers fall and pledge their allegiance to the Donald. But, despite facing a great deal of pressure, there remained a few holdouts: John Kasich, Jeb Bush, and Lindsey Graham, the latter of whom revealed who had earned his vote for President this year:

I enthusiastically cast my ballot for my friend and colleague @VoteTimScott and other down-ballot Republicans running for office. #1

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 8, 2016

In the prez race, voting for Hillary Clinton was always a non-starter and I couldn’t go where Donald Trump wanted to take the USA & GOP. #2

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 8, 2016

I voted @Evan_McMullin for President. I appreciate his views on a strong America and the need to rebuild our military. #3

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 8, 2016

While this decision gives some people reason to think even less of Graham:

What a sour loser you are Lindsey

— Bassem (@BBassem7) November 8, 2016

https://twitter.com/Luke_Kranz/status/796098106710429697

https://twitter.com/thelos___/status/796098472638349312

https://twitter.com/kcmcquillin/status/796100153925136386

You're wrong Lindsey…

— F.Y.I. (@FrontRowSeat42) November 8, 2016

https://twitter.com/paila/status/796098953246806016

Thanks for nothing as usual. Rinos gotta Rino. @LindseyGrahamSC @Evan_McMullin

— AW (@ArtbyAWOHS) November 8, 2016

@MichelleFields @Evan_McMullin You should turn in your Republican Card!!So what you did is vote for Hillary.

— Emerils49 (@slandry49) November 8, 2016

and that in itself is spitting in the face of vets

— Loyal American (@loyal_american) November 8, 2016

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You're an old cuck who pledged to support the nominee and "LIED". Enjoy your breakfast sandwich vote.

— Ronnie James Dio (@Holydiver757) November 8, 2016

You just became far less cute in my eyes, Lind @Evan_McMullin

— Sandy 〽️ (@RightGlockMom) November 8, 2016

https://twitter.com/zumbaswsot/status/796102989425573889

The senator is also getting kudos for openly defying what has become the Republican Party establishment.

This took guts. Glad Graham stood up for integrity. https://t.co/e5TWadjDvj

— Shoshana Weissmann, Sloth Committee Chair ? (@senatorshoshana) November 8, 2016

https://twitter.com/AZConservative1/status/796101019499270144

It's called voting your conscience. I'm doing that too. I'm joining him in voting for McMullin. @BBassem7 @LindseyGrahamSC @Evan_McMullin

— Tango Foxtrot (@TFinn82) November 8, 2016

https://twitter.com/msgoddessrises/status/796098901975543808

Nice! Thank you!

— DarcyDarcyDarcy (@DFVierow) November 8, 2016

Me too! I gained a whole new respect for you Lindsey!

— The Year Of Viv (@VivianJo1) November 8, 2016

Same here! @LindseyGrahamSC @Evan_McMullin

— R?ry Marcus (@DeargDionadair) November 8, 2016

????? courageous. Well done. @LindseyGrahamSC @Evan_McMullin

— Tango Foxtrot (@TFinn82) November 8, 2016

Thank you, Senator, for not caving in to the pressure to vote for Trump. Principles before politics.

— Julie Stephenson (@mandjstephenson) November 8, 2016

Thanks Senator! You are the best! #WeAreHome

— RJ Mr No Nonsense (@RJTheRealOne) November 8, 2016

well done, sir. Nice to know some believe a candidate must "earn" a vote rather than being "less worse."

— LudaGIVING (@Ludakit) November 8, 2016

and that's what I dig about you, @LindseyGrahamSC ! Way to go! @Evan_McMullin

— The Panic (@Gunntwitt) November 8, 2016

Unbelievable!! Wow!! I'm impressed, truly impressed!!

— ExGOP-AZ (@wanba) November 8, 2016

⬅️ New respect! @Evan_McMullin

— cindy (@puzzzld) November 8, 2016

Glad you stood up for what you believe in! I voted McMullin too!! @Evan_McMullin

— Belinda Adams (@gbpackersgirl18) November 8, 2016

I voted for @Evan_McMullin too. I think integrity is crucial.

— Nancy (@SameOldNancy) November 8, 2016

https://twitter.com/SFTennisFreak/status/796101519208656896

I knew you would keep your integrity and not sell out! Excellent choice!

— Christina (@chris_ortiz26) November 8, 2016

Proud of your principles over party Senator Graham!

— Cheryl Evans (@Godsgirl7777) November 8, 2016

Thank you Senator. You are a patriot.

— wmsglobetrotter (@wmsglobetrotter) November 8, 2016

https://twitter.com/ACBadBeat/status/796103099496722432

Excellent choice, sir.

— Brian Flood (@blflood) November 8, 2016

thanks for standing up in this election

— michelle (@kmledf2) November 8, 2016

Thank for standing for principle and integrity!! #McMullinFinn #electionday #VoteYourConscience

— Kristen (@Kristenkatec) November 8, 2016

Ok, I'm starting to love you again, Lindsay Graham!! ❤️?

— Joey Tweedy (@joey_tweedy) November 8, 2016

Respect earned ??

— Leslie (@Leslie_A_Perry) November 8, 2016

https://twitter.com/peterlafrance/status/796099666035277824

https://twitter.com/joelhousman/status/796099993031606272

Idgaf what you say about Lindsey Graham, he is a good man for this. https://t.co/pEM9KED3Os

— Elise Terry ? (@elisecterry) November 8, 2016