After voting for crap sandwich, Sen. Lindsey Graham says it's time to control spending

The debt ceiling fight is where we can make major spending changes and prevent the country from becoming Greece.

— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) January 1, 2013

Last night, the Senate passed legislation, which prevents the expiration of the Bush-era tax cuts for 99 percent of Americans.

— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) January 1, 2013

Additionally, without this legislation, draconian cuts to our national defense will take place.

— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) January 1, 2013

Finally, this legislation reverses the President’s decision to give Congress a pay raise.

— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) January 1, 2013

Its unfortunate President refused to discuss spending cuts in this legislation. He will not have that luxury in upcoming debt limit debate.

— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) January 1, 2013

Debt limit debate will be our best opportunity to get a handle on the out of control spending, which will bankrupt us if left unaddressed.

— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) January 1, 2013

I have repeatedly made it clear I will not vote to raise the debt ceiling unless we address why we are going further in debt.

— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) January 1, 2013

The time has come for the President to face up to the need to control federal spending and the growth of entitlements.

— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) January 1, 2013

If we do not change course in our spending habits, the United States will become Greece.

— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) January 1, 2013

Sounds good, but at the end of the day, Graham voted for a bill that raised taxes by $41 for every dollar in spending cuts. So, understandably, most tweeters weren’t in the mood to hear his tough talk:

https://twitter.com/BrammerE/status/286174723870691328

. @TGowdySC 2014! RT @whitneyneal: Watching Lindsey Graham try to explain away his vote. Just keep swimming. Just keep failing. #fiscalcliff

— @EyeOnFreedom (@EyeOnFreedom) January 1, 2013

https://twitter.com/fatdaddybulldog/status/286174510837809153

@GrahamBlog You and the other 88 deal-taker votes really made yourselves clear last night, didn't you? #lnyhbt

— Dread Pirate (@Leslie_H20) January 1, 2013

https://twitter.com/FishTaco_SC/status/286174388364120065

You caved to the Dems RT @GrahamBlog: Last night, the Senate passed legislation, which prevents the (cont) http://t.co/DV1WVtaj

— Michael L Jones (@Michael_L_Jones) January 1, 2013

@GrahamBlog but yet you voted for this bill

— Judy (@jwv52) January 1, 2013

https://twitter.com/MarineReconDad/status/286173612044599296

I'm a bit disconsolate at GOP Senators, who have for 3+ years NOT held the Pres. to account, telling me that now they will. (@GrahamBlog)

— Bob ن (@BobHicks_) January 1, 2013

https://twitter.com/alsjeep2003/status/286173429479141376

@GrahamBlog so why did you vote for a bill that doesn't address the reckless spending? #TCOT #Taxpayers #GOP

— gman949 (@gman949) January 1, 2013

@GrahamBlog I still say most of you acted cowardly, worried about your reelections. Should have stood up for what you know is right!

— Give Me Liberty (@lvinthedrm2013) January 1, 2013

@GrahamBlog you should have thought about that before you voted yes.

— Susan Reaney (@SSReaney) January 1, 2013