Buddies Joe Lieberman and Lindsey Graham

They pretty much ignored their constituents for days at a time, along with their Senate duties, to ride shotgun with their friend John, keeping him loose and feeling loved and respected. But their strong opinions, Borscht Belt/cornpone jokes and bumptious influence sometimes sent the campaign and the candidate off the rails.

Grade: B-

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