Lindsey Graham's Journey From a Pool Hall to the Heights of Political Power
His death drew tributes from Republicans and Democrats as lawmakers recalled his long Senate career, foreign-policy activism and shift from Trump critic to ally.
- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham died at 71 on Saturday after a brief, sudden illness, leaving behind decades of Senate influence. The South Carolina Republican, a prominent global fixture and military advocate, earned tributes from world leaders and colleagues.
- Born in Central, South Carolina, to parents who owned a pool hall, Graham rose from humble roots to win a Senate seat in 2002 after Strom Thurmond retired. He served as an Air Force judge advocate general before entering politics.
- Defining his career, Graham formed 'The Three Amigos' with Sen. John McCain and Joe Lieberman, advocating for U.S. intervention in the Middle East after 9/11. He was known for his Southern drawl, political flexibility, and hawkish foreign policy stance.
- Colleagues and leaders across the political spectrum praised Graham's kindness and zest for politics. Long-time aide Kevin Bishop noted the senator inspired fierce staff loyalty, while President Donald Trump remarked, "He was like a member of the family."
- Graham's legacy includes his evolution from a 'Never Trump' critic during the 2016 campaign to one of the president's staunchest allies. By bridging gaps after McCain's death in 2018, he became a critical intermediary to the White House.
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Lindsey Graham’s journey from a pool hall to the heights of political power
Lindsey Graham, the garrulous son of South Carolina pool hall owners, rose to become a fixture on the global stage and one of the most prominent advocates of American military
Lindsey Graham's journey from a pool hall to the heights of political power
Lindsey Graham, the garrulous son of South Carolina pool hall owners, rose to become a fixture on the global stage and one of the most prominent advocates of American military might in the U.S. Senate.
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Lindsey's Graham's journey from a pool hall to the heights of political power
Lindsey Graham was the garrulous son of South Carolina pool hall owners and he rose to become a prominent senator and fixture on the global stage.
Lindsey Graham’s Career of Contradictions
"Lindsey Graham had reached the end of his rope on the night of Jan. 6, 2021, declaring his alliance with Donald Trump over," NOTUS reports.Said Graham: "Trump and I, we've had a helluva journey. I hate it to end this way. Oh my god, I hate it. All I can say is, count me out, enough is enough."
Voldemort Hails Graham As "A Political Gladiator"
“He was a senator in the mold of those who fashioned the institution, someone who still had the ability, in a heated exchange, to use rhetorical power to change the course of events. “Which is why we will never forget his legendary Kavanaugh moment. We rarely think that we are out of time with our friends, so while there is a lot more I wish I could have said to Lindsey, I am glad that more than once I told him what that moment meant to the whol…
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