Aug 02 Graham 1st vaccinated senator to test positive for COVID-19 By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Graham says he "started having flu-like symptoms Saturday night" and went to the doctor Monday morning. Graham says he will quarantine for 10 days and describes his current symptoms as "mild."… Continue reading
Mar 17 Head of Black farmers association wants apology from Graham, accountability from Vilsack By Lisa Desjardins While John Boyd said he is optimistic about the American Rescue Plan, which sets aside $5 billion to help farmers of color pay off debt, he expressed deep concerns about high-profile leaders from both major political parties. Continue reading
Jan 07 WATCH: Sen. Graham says president’s ‘actions were the problem’ By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Graham added that he had no regrets of his support of Trump but that “it breaks my heart that my friend, a president of consequence, would allow yesterday to happen.”… Continue reading
Jan 06 Sen. Lindsey Graham: ‘It is over’ By Associated Press Sen. Lindsay Graham, R-S.C., gave a speech on the Senate floor tonight in which defended the right for his colleagues to object to the results of the presidential election, but said he didn't agree with them and believed it was… Continue reading
Nov 03 WATCH: Jaime Harrison delivers concession speech in South Carolina Senate race By Associated Press Some polling in the campaign’s closing weeks showed a head-to-head race, and Harrison’s massive fundraising broke records. But Graham mustered support across South Carolina, where all statewide offices are held by Republicans. Continue reading
Nov 03 Republican Lindsey Graham survives challenge from Jaime Harrison in South Carolina By Associated Press Some polling in the campaign’s closing weeks showed a head-to-head race, and Harrison’s massive fundraising broke records. But Graham mustered support across South Carolina, where all statewide offices are held by Republicans. Continue reading
Oct 26 Watch 4:40 How Graham’s support for Barrett affects his reelection bid By Gavin Jackson, SCETV South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is himself in the political hot seat. His support for the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court during an election year, after opposing Merrick Garland’s nomination… Continue watching
Oct 14 WATCH: Graham lauds Barrett on conservative beliefs By Associated Press Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham says the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court is a signal to young conservative women who oppose abortion that there’s “a seat at the table for them.”… Continue reading
Oct 12 Watch 4:56 Politics and the pandemic permeate Day 1 of Amy Coney Barrett hearings Senate confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett opened Monday under highly unusual circumstances, only weeks before Election Day and during a pandemic. The political stakes for Barrett’s nomination are high, as the Supreme Court is scheduled to consider the Affordable… Continue watching
Oct 12 WATCH: Judge Amy Coney Barrett is in a ‘category of excellence,’ Sen. Graham says By Associated Press Graham, R-S.C., praised Barrett as he opened Supreme Court confirmation hearing before the Republican-led panel. Continue reading