No live answer bc staff was out helping over 10,000 people apply for FEMA assistance, not sitting behind desk waiting for a political stunt pic.twitter.com/qs7MWOVM0B
— Olivia (@olivia_pc) September 22, 2017
The story was spread across major conservative outlets, such as The Daily Wire, where they made fun of Graham and criticized the “stunt.”
“Perhaps instead of recording herself leaving preening messages on a senator’s voicemail, Graham should be engaging with potential constituents in the recently hurricane-savaged state of Florida,” the article reads, “Nah, that wouldn’t gain her any attention.”
As a major part of her platform, Graham advertises her role in voting against the repeal of Obamacare while she was in Congress.
This is in stark contrast to her platform when running to represent a Florida Panhandle district. In a campaign ad, she said “both parties got it wrong” when it came to healthcare – while Democrats wanted too much, Republicans gave too much to the insurance companies.
In such a conservative district, Graham worked hard to dissociate herself from the Affordable Care Act. Her tune has changed for the Democratic primary.
