Posted on 07/13/2026 5:17:16 AM PDT by RandFan
The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) will have ripple effects on the GOP agenda in the coming weeks, as Washington mourns one of its most outspoken dealmakers and defense hawks.
Graham had risen to become one of the most influential voices among Senate Republicans since he was first elected to the chamber more than 20 years ago, becoming a top ally for President Trump. The senator’s office announced Graham died Saturday evening from a “brief and sudden illness” at the age of 71.
Preliminary findings from the Washington, D.C., chief medical examiner revealed Graham is believed to have died from an aortic dissection, a tear in his artery, as a result of heart disease.
Jockeying has already begun for who may replace Graham in the interim and long term. He was running for reelection, setting up a short-term appointment and a special election.
(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...
The 4 minute speech he gave in defense of Kavanaugh-I will always have a warm place in my heart for him. He excoriated them. Put them in their place and it’s something you don’t see on our side.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zkpzBaP2Too
You’re a sad despicable little person you know that?
You should be ashamed of yourself.
For what, posting a news article?
RINO agenda? Constant TDS? What is that agenda?
Rand Paul had a big problem with the Saudis attacking Yemen using weapons we sold them. It’s as if the Yemen houtis are victims. Give us all a break.
Just heard on Mark Davis that Graham had a net worth of $1.5 million. Poor by D.C. standards so he wasn’t in it for the money.
Its ironic that they call Graham a “defense hawk.” He wasn’t a “defense” hawk. He was a war hawk. There wasn’t a war he didn’t like or didn’t want to get the US into to the point of recklessness.
It was a half-assed 'regime change' war run by the Obama administration through the Saudis. We supplied the weapons, the training, the targets, and aerial refueling.
They were supposed to install a new dictator, selected by the gulf state monarchies, and 'legitimized' by winning a single candidate 'election'.
Statement on the Presidential Election in Yemen
What is that you like about the neocons' failed regime change efforts?
Me too...Mark Lynch would have made a great Senator.
Hello troll. You actually like the Dem running against him, it’s quite obvious.
Scott Bessett considered as Graham replacement. I like him right where he is now.
Err, what? I never said anything derogatory. I dont speak ill of those passed no matter what.
I simply stated the guy who ran against him (Mark Lynch) would be a good replacement from SC?
I’m not not trolling and you’re insulting me by suggesting i would troll here over a dead senator
All I said was Mark Lynch from SC would make a good replacement. The article references speculation over who may replace Graham in the Senate
How is this trolling ? You’re reading it totally wrong along with V TWIN and central
Umm he was referring to Mark Lynch who ran against Graham in the Republican primary............
Everything you post has an air of negativity towards Republicans or President Trump.
You’re a sneaky little shit but you don’t fool everyone on FR.
Some of us are on to you and your anti conservative agenda.
What “agenda in the Senate” is the author talking about?
That’s a load of nonsense
It’s a news article with some speculation about who may replace him in the senate. I said I liked the guy who ran against him (thanks to mac for reminding me of his name)_
Your comments are out of order.
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