Hutto Blasts Graham for "White Male Only' Comments

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Democratic candidate for US Senate Brad Hutto spoke out this evening in response to news reports regarding Lindsey Graham's leaked comments at an exclusive all-male private club. Graham told the group members he was helping them with their tax status and that "if I get to be president, white men in male-only clubs are going to do great in my presidency."

Hutto made the following statement:

"When behind the closed doors of a private club, Lindsey Graham let his true colors show. He is only interested in his own ambitions and the best interests of the wealthy donors he hopes will fund his possible presidential campaign. Women, people of color, and middle class and working families have no part in Lindsey Graham's plans. But, we shouldn't be surprised. Lindsey Graham voted against re-authorizing the Violence Against Women Act, against equal pay for women, against raising the minimum wage and against the level of support our veterans have earned and deserve. He's consistently supported tax breaks for the most wealthy Americans and corporations while trying to privatize Social Security and Medicare. We already knew where Lindsey Graham stood. Now, he's just confirmed it."

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