Graham “won” by being loose, displaying knowledge and espousing pragmatism in the face of the extreme words that have dominated so much of the agenda in the crowded GOP field. But he made a decision to move forward that timetable and drop off because his candidacy has failed to gain traction. I want to thank everyone who’s taken this journey with me.
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Graham’s exit is expected to cause a realignment of GOP support in the Palmetto State. He did not immediately back any other candidates, although his Republican presidential rivals raced to praise him. “That’s what Lindsey has had on the sidelines: big check writers”.
“Of all the people that could have an influence on the race, I think Tim Scott is in a position to have the strongest influence”, said Robert Oldendick, a University of SC professor.
He also warned Americans against nominating Donald Trump for president.
Graham said that Trump can not defeat Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton in the general election at this point and not “without some major adjustments”.
Graham, 60, plunged into the contest in June on a platform of hawkish foreign policy and a declaration that newcomers need not apply for a job that offers no chance for “on-the-job training”. As USA Today notes, Arizona Sen. Yet privately, according to Graham strategist Brett O’Donnell, the senator was thinking about a way out of the race. “Good job, good effort, GOP”.
Reaction to Graham’s departure among Central residents was mixed. “At the same time, the party’s front-runner has consistently demonized immigrant communities….”
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Responding to rumours about his sexuality on a previous occasion, Graham joked about whether he was having a secret affair with Ricky Martin. In January, when Graham announced his presidential exploratory committee, he was excited about the chance to challenge Senator Rand Paul to a foreign policy debate.
