Lindsey Graham is gay. He has been under pressure from that gay group who takes pleasure in outing gay Republicans, especially if they don’t support gay marriage. It all started during the impeachment trial, when they called Graham, light in the loafers. He joined McCain and the other gay Republicans to gain cover because McCain didn’t support the anti-gay marriage ammendment.
That’s what happened to Lindsey Graham.
South Carolina knew, or strongly suspected, he was gay--they just figured as long as it was not a central issue, and he would represent a conservative state as he promised--they voted for him. South Carolinians all know Mrs. Grundy's son who operates the flower shop is "sweet" but they wouldn't hurt Mrs. Grundy's feelings for the world and they buy the Homecoming mums from her son. That's called minding your own business--and we expect the florist to do the same.
"Bigots" indeed.