South Carolina Scrambles to Fill Graham’s Senate Seat, Trump Already Has a Name

What happens next after Lindsey Graham's death? South Carolina law lays out the process

South Carolina law calls for a temporary appointment to fill the current Senate vacancy and a special Republican primary to select a replacement nominee for the November election. Voters would then choose who serves the next Senate term through the election process established under state law.

Erik Visits an American Grave, Part 2,177

This is the grave of Henry Laurens Pinckney, Born in 1794 in Charleston, South Carolina, Pinckney was in the most elite family of early South Carolina politics. The Pinckney’s dominated the region in the Early Republic. His father was Charles Pinckney, signer of the Constitution, governor, and senator, and other Pinckney’s were in high places [] The post Erik Visits an American Grave, Part 2,177 appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Trump Teases ‘Great’ Lindsey Graham Replacement

Shannon Stapleton / REUTERSDonald Trump says he has a clear frontrunner for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat—but he‘s keeping the name close to his chest for now.The president phoned into Meet the Press on Sunday, and was asked about next steps following the unexpected death of South Carolina Sen. Graham aged 71 Saturday night.“Do you have—I know it’s early hours—but is there someone you think he should appoint?” NBC host Kristen Welker asked.Read more at The Daily Beast.

US Senator Lindsey Graham dies, aged 71

South Carolina senator was one of the most influential and hawkish Republicans

Senator Lindsey Graham, staunch Israel supporter, dies at 71 from 'brief and sudden illness'

Graham, 71, was a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina. Earlier in his career, he was a vocal critic of US President Donald Trump before becoming one of his most loyal allies.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina’s state primary runoff

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two of South Carolina’s top officeholders will compete one-on-one for the Republican nomination for governor in a primary runoff election on Tuesday. Voters will also select nominees for a handful of congressional races and other contests in which no candidate received a majority of the vote in the June 9 primary. The [] The post AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina’s state primary runoff appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness,’ his office says

The senator had been a been a fixture in Republican politics both in South Carolina and in Washington.

Two prominent Democrats vie for Nadler's seat but neither on track to win crowded primary

Former President John F. Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg and Republican-turned-Democrat attorney George Conway are both seeking the Democratic nomination for Nadler's seat but are facing six other candidates.

Trump backs both horses in South Carolina as governor races emerge as endorsement weak point

After high-profile losses for candidates backed by President Donald Trump in gubernatorial Republican primaries, the president is taking a new approach in South Carolina: Endorse both candidates. Trump issued a rare dual endorsement for Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson, who are facing off in the GOP primary runoff on Tuesday, a []

Who could replace Lindsey Graham in South Carolina?

ALBAWABA - As vultures circling carrion, Republicans in South Carolina are eyeing late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham's seat; which of them will succeed the late Republican?It is worth noting that Lindsey Graham, the American senator and close ally of President Donald Trump, passed away on June 11, according to a statement released by his office on Sunday...

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott Opens Up On Forgiving His Father And Becoming A Stepdad

THE BREAKDOWN: During a special Father’s Day appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” South Carolina Senator Tim Scott shared his personal history of growing up in a single-parent household, his adult reconciliation with his father, and his new role as a stepfather. Scott discussed how his father’s departure when he was seven years old [] South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott Opens Up On Forgiving His Father And Becoming A Stepdad

U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71

Graham, 71, was a prominent Republican ​senator from South Carolina. Earlier in ​his career, he was a vocal critic of U.S. President Donald Trump ​before becoming one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill.

Who will replace Trump ally Lindsey Graham in the US Senate?

The US president suggests he is considering a potential candidate to fill the late senator's seat in South Carolina.

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Rick Scott Is Moving To Ensure Blue States Have To Fight Medicaid Fraud

'We can’t afford to be handing out a single dime'

South Carolina Republican Party sues in federal court in move to allow for closed primaries

COLUMBIA, S.C. — An effort to close the state’s primaries is now headed to a federal court. The South Carolina Republican Party filed a federal lawsuit late Tuesday against the South Carolina Election Commission for not registerng people by ...

Maine Senate Poll Shows Graham Platner Ahead of Susan Collins in Toss-Up Race

A new New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena poll shows Democrat Graham Platner narrowly leading Republican Sen.

Lindsey Graham, Republican hawk who became staunch Trump loyalist, has died

The senator from South Carolina, who was seeking re-election in November, died suddenly at the age of 71. He embodied, perhaps better than anyone else, the Republican Party's surrender to Trumpism.

What Happens Now? The Race to Fill Graham's Seat Has Already Begun

What Happens Now? The Race to Fill Graham's Seat Has Already Begun

How Long Can Graham Platner Make Demands?

The scandals involving Graham Platner, still the Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, continue. Nevertheless, Platner looks to be making demands. On Tuesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said Platner should “step aside.” Platner has until next Monday to decide. Otherwise, his name remains on the ballot. Despite declining support from his once top supporter,...

Who could replace Lindsey Graham? How South Carolina will choose the next US senator

Who could replace Lindsey Graham? Here's how South Carolina will choose a temporary senator, hold a GOP primary, and pick a candidate for November.

The Remaking of Lindsey Graham

Once a harsh critic of Donald Trump, the South Carolina senator became one of the President’s most dependable allies—a sign of what it takes to remain influential in today’s Republican Party.

Wait ... WUT?! Graham Platner Campaign Is Hiring and the Role They're Hiring for Is So VERY Telling

Wait ... WUT?! Graham Platner Campaign Is Hiring and the Role They're Hiring for Is So VERY Telling

Fetterman unloads on scandal-plagued Platner after rape allegation ends Senate bid: 'Adios, trash bag'

John Fetterman calls Graham Platner a dead man walking and demands Bernie Sanders apologize for endorsing the scandal-plagued Maine candidate.

Who takes Lindsey Graham's Senate seat next?

Who takes Lindsey Graham's Senate seat next?

With Lindsey Graham's Passing, What’s Next for the SC Senate Race?

With Lindsey Graham's Passing, What’s Next for the SC Senate Race?

What’s Next For South Carolina?

Following Senator Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) sudden passing, Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) is expected to appoint a replacement who will fill the remainder of Graham’s term. McMaster’s choice could take days. President Donald Trump weighed in briefly on NBC’s “Meet The Press,” joining the program in honor of the late South Carolina senator who had been ...

‘So sad!’ Trump reacts to sudden death of Lindsey Graham — promises ‘details to follow’

President Donald Trump reacted to the sudden and unexpected death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) early Sunday morning, while also claiming more details would be forthcoming.“Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead!” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social. “He was always working, and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!! DETAILS AND ARRANGEMENTS TO FOLLOW. So sad!”Graham’s office announced late Saturday night that the South Carolina Republican had “passed away from a brief and sudden illness,” without providing additional details. Graham was in Ukraine as recently as Friday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.In the case of a Senate vacancy in South Carolina due to “death, resignation or otherwise,” law permits the state’s governor to “fill the place by appointment.”

2028 Democrats Who Disgraced Themselves Most for Graham Platner

Graham Platner easily won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine despite an array of scandals involving a Nazi tattoo, antisemitic horseplay, offensive online commentary, flagrant lying, serial infidelity, and domestic abuse. He appears poised to end his candidacy after an ex-girlfriend's credible rape accusation—amid sagging poll numbers and a looming deadline to select a new candidate—finally compelled Democrats and sympathetic journalists to abandon ship.The post 2028 Democrats Who Disgraced Themselves Most for Graham Platner appeared first on .

Trump Calls to End Filibuster to Pass ‘Everything Republicans Have Ever Dreamed Of’

President Donald Trump called for the end of the filibuster so the GOP can pass “everything” it “ever dreamed of.” In a Wednesday morning post to his social media platform Truth Social, Trump stumped for the SAVE America Act over a housing bill drafted by Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Tim Scott (R-SC). That bill, [] The post Trump Calls to End Filibuster to Pass ‘Everything Republicans Have Ever Dreamed Of’ appeared first on The New Civil Rights Movement.

Trump Says Graham Was ‘A Little Tired’ in Phone Call Hours Before Death

When prompted on TV, the president said he has a Senate replacement in mind, but, out of respect for Graham, it's 'too soon.'

Graham Platner backed James Talarico

Rumors are swirling about yet another Graham Platner controversy just a week after he backed James Talarico in Texas. Does James Talarico support Graham Platner despite his having: “Graham Platner’s racist, misogynistic, and communist views represent the worst of the Democrat Party, and by refusing to denounce him or pledge not to fundraise with him, James Talarico is officially []

Poll Shows Maine’s Quirky Political Contours

This morning, we have the first New York Times/Siena poll of a Senate race this year and it’s in Maine, where the Democrat Graham Platner narrowly leads the incumbent, Susan Collins, by two percentage points, 49-47, among likely voters. You can read the full story here on the poll, which was done in conjunction with []

Senators to trade Brady Tkachuk to Panthers

Brady Tkachuk is joining his brother in Florida. The Ottawa Senators will be trading their captain to the Florida Panthers, sources confirmed to Sportsnet on Sunday. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports the Senators will receive two first-round picks in this year’s draft (ninth and 25th overall), along with a first-round pick in 2029 and a second-round pick in 2030 for Tkachuk. Tkachuk [] The post Senators to trade Brady Tkachuk to Panthers appeared first on CityNews Montreal.