• GRAHAM, LINDSEY O
Experience: Senator, United States Senate, 2003-present
Home State: South Carolina
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $5,780,407Coverage End: Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Lindsey O. Graham
    Gender: Male
    Family: Single
    Birth Date: 07/09/1955
    Birth Place: Seneca, SC
    Home City: Seneca, SC
    Religion: Southern Baptist

Education

    JD, University of South Carolina Law School, 1981
    BA, University of South Carolina, Columbia, 1977

Political Experience

    Senator, United States Senate, 2003-present
    Former Republican Assistant Whip, United States House of Representatives
    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1995-2002
    City Attorney, Central South Carolina, 1990-1994
    Representative, South Carolina State House of Representatives, 1992-1994
    Assistant County Attorney, Oconee County, 1988-1992

Current Legislative Committees

    Appropriations, Member
    Armed Services, Member
    Budget, Member
    Judiciary, Member
    Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Member
    Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, Chair
    Subcommittee on Defense, Member
    Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, Member
    Subcommittee on Energy And Water Development, Member
    Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Member
    Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, Member
    Subcommittee on Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights and Federal Courts, Member
    Subcommittee on Personnel, Chair
    Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law, Member
    Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Chair
    Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Member
    Subcommittee on The Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, Member

Professional Experience

    Colonel/Senior Instructor, Air Force Judge Advocate Generals (JAG) School, United States Air Force Reserves,retired
    Staff Judge Advocate, United States Air Force, retired
    Attorney, Private Law Practice, Oconee County, 1988-1994
    Major, South Carolina Air National Guard, 1989-1994

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, American Legion Post 120
    Member, Anderson Chamber of Commerce
    Member, Corinth Baptist Church
    Fundraising Chair, Oconee Chapter of American Cancer Society
    Member, Retired Officers Association
    Board Member, Rosa Clark Free Medical Center
    Member, Seneca Sertoma
    Member, Walhalla Rotary

Additional Information

Publications:

    My Story: Lindsey Graham

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

Now, Senator Graham is running for president to restore American security at home and abroad. With a lifetime of service to the nation, he has the knowledge and experience to be Commander-in-Chief on Day One.

With challenges so great and problems so big, America deserves a leader who doesn't need on-the-job training.

About Lindsey Graham

The centrist former four-term member of the House represents one of the most conservative states in the country, but he has repeatedly been accused of being a moderate, a RINO even. This of course belies the fact that during his time in Congress, Senator Graham actually has a 90% voting record in favor of the conservative agenda.

Perhaps his 2010 remark that the Tea Party is “unsustainable” and will “die out” has much to do with it; or, if we look further back in time, there is his condemnation of the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse, his support of green energy, or even, his criticisms of former president George W. Bush’s Social Security reforms proposal.

However, the de-facto co-leader of GOP’s Congressional foreign policy team makes no apologies for his bipartisan approach in Congress, explaining that the party has shifted too far to the right, and argues that even “Ronald Reagan would have a hard time getting elected as a Republican today.”

As expected though, his stances have earned him the wrath of many within the party. In fact, in his home state, the Charleston County Republican Party went as far as issuing an official rebuke for Senator Graham.

But as Senator Graham pointedly reminded everyone before his 2007 reelection victory, “I'm going to get reelected if I'm doing smart things for people in the country and the party, and I care about the party, not just me....The worst thing that'll happen to me is I'll go home and practice law.”

Total: 9
Graham's rivals scramble to scoop up his supporters

GOP candidates heap praise on the South Carolina senator and work the phones to lock down his backers.

12/21/2015
By Daniel Strauss | POLITICO
Graham rips into Cruz as a hard-liner who cannot win

Lindsey Graham tossed out his planned speech before the Republican Jewish Coalition on Thursday to rip into the candidate who preceded him on stage, calling Ted Cruz an unelectable hard-liner who would alienate women and Latinos and cause the Republican Party to lose in 2016.

12/03/2015
By Shane Goldmacher | POLITICO
Graham: Cruz Will 'Absolutely' Try to Shut Down the Government Again

It's like a fresh season of a fall television sitcom: Sen. Lindsey Graham says another attempt to shut down the government is coming and Sen. Ted Cruz will play the starring role again.

09/09/2015
By David Catanese and Paul D. Shinkman | U.S. News
Lindsey Graham on being left out of debates: 'It sucks'
08/14/2015
By NICK GASS | POLITICO
Graham sounds alarm on national security issues

Sen. Lindsey Graham is well-aware of his reputation as an alarmist.

08/12/2015
By Mary Troyan | USA Today
Graham: Jeb Bush 'woefully inadequate' on fighting ISIS

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is slamming former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, suggesting that his plan to fight the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is "woefully inadequate."

08/12/2015
By Jordain Carney | The Hill
The power players behind Lindsey Graham's campaign
06/15/2015
BY KATIE GLUECK | POLITICO
Graham urges action on climate change
06/07/2015
BY JONATHAN TOPAZ | POLITICO
Lindsey Graham on White House bid: 'I'm running'
05/18/2015
BY KATIE GLUECK | POLITICO
Total: 2
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 6:00 PM CNN Republican Debate
Location: The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada
Sponsors: CNN, Salem Media Group
Moderators: Wolf Blitzer
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 6:00 PM CNBC Republican Debate
Location: University of Colorado in Boulder
Sponsors: CNBC
Moderators: Carl Quintanilla, Becky Quick, and John Harwood
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Strongly Support
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug

Strongly Support
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier

No Opinion
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Oppose
9. Avoid foreign entanglements

Strongly Oppose
10. Expand the military

Strongly Support
11. Support & expand free trade

Oppose
12. Support American Exceptionalism

Strongly Support
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Support
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Oppose
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Support
Total: 270
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
03/06/2013 S.480 NICS Reporting Improvement Act of 2013 03/06/2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
02/26/2013 S.13 Abstinence Education Reallocation Act of 2013 02/26/2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.  (All Actions)
09/25/2012 S.J.Res.41 A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. 09/25/2012 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
09/22/2012 S.Res.579 A resolution designating the week of September 24 through September 28, 2012, as "National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week". 09/22/2012 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
07/18/2012 S.2061 Former Charleston Naval Base Land Exchange Act of 2012 07/18/2012 Became Public Law No: 112-146. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
06/11/2012 S.3284 South Carolina Offshore Drilling Act 06/11/2012 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
05/09/2012 S.Res.450 A resolution designating May 15, 2012, as "National MPS Awareness Day". 05/09/2012 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
04/26/2012 S.2390 Pool SAFE Act 04/26/2012 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.  (All Actions)
03/21/2012 S.J.Res.38 A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the certification of nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment. 03/21/2012 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
03/12/2012 S.2185 Abstinence Education Reallocation Act of 2012 03/12/2012 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.  (All Actions)
03/08/2012 S.2176 Nuclear Waste Fund Relief and Rebate Act 03/08/2012 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
02/16/2012 S.Res.380 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of preventing the Government of Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons capability. 02/16/2012 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.  (All Actions)
11/09/2011 S.Res.319 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Joe Frazier. 11/09/2011 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
09/21/2011 S.1587 Medicaid Flexibility for States Act 09/21/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
09/15/2011 S.Res.269 A resolution designating the week beginning September 19, 2011, as "National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week". 09/15/2011 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
09/08/2011 S.1523 Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act 09/08/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.  (All Actions)
07/12/2011 S.869 Former Charleston Naval Base Land Exchange Act of 2011 07/12/2011 Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.  (All Actions)
07/07/2011 S.Res.226 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President does not have the authority to ignore the statutory debt limit by ordering the Secretary of the Treasury to continue issuing debt on the full faith and credit of the United States. 07/07/2011 Referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
06/30/2011 S.Res.225 A resolution congratulating the University of South Carolina baseball team for its gritty and record-breaking pursuit of back-to-back National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Baseball National Championships. 06/30/2011 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
05/23/2011 S.1043 Oil Sands Energy Security Act of 2011 05/23/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
Total: 2200
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/14/2017 S.J.Res.46 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
06/08/2017 S.Res.184 A resolution relative to the death of James Paul David "Jim" Bunning, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
05/18/2017 S.1182 A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of The American Legion.
05/18/2017 S.Res.173 A resolution designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2017, as "National Police Week".
05/17/2017 S.1168 A bill to facilitate efficient investments and financing of infrastructure projects and new, long-term job creation through the establishment of an Infrastructure Financing Authority, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 S.1166 A bill to decrease the deficit by realigning, consolidating, disposing, and improving the efficiency of Federal buildings and other civilian real property, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 S.Res.167 A resolution relating to the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the relocation of the United States Embassy to Jerusalem.
05/03/2017 S.1016 CONNECT for Health Act of 2017
05/02/2017 S.1008 Therapeutic Hemp Medical Access Act of 2017
05/01/2017 S.Res.148 A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 18th annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 1 through May 5, 2017.
04/27/2017 S.Res.145 A resolution designating April 2017 as "Financial Literacy Month".
04/27/2017 S.94 Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017
04/26/2017 S.203 RPM Act of 2017
04/25/2017 S.926 Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act
04/25/2017 S.Res.141 A resolution congratulating the University of South Carolina women's basketball team for winning the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Tournament Championship.
04/07/2017 S.896 A bill to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
04/07/2017 S.Res.134 A resolution congratulating the University of South Carolina women's basketball team for winning the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Tournament Championship.
04/03/2017 S.802 Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act
03/30/2017 S.792 Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2017
03/30/2017 S.168 Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
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