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40. Don't get too excited

Sun Jul 12, 2026, 03:00 AM

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South Carolina's governor is Republican. So get ready for someone worse to take that seat - whether as interim senator or winning the upcoming general.

The top primary challenger to Graham had endorsements from (gag) Gregory Bovino, Joe Kent, and Michael Flynn. Shady cast of characters.

Maybe I'm too cynical. Would Annie Andrews have an easier contest against a non-incumbent (similar to Talarico in TX or Turek in IA)?

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Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after 'brief and sudden illness' [View all] lakercub Sunday OP

BBC and Washington Post also reporting WheelWalker Sunday #1

Oddly, none of South Carolina's biggest newspapers SouthBayDem Sunday #6

Wait a minute...Scott Jennings said he talked to him just an hour ago Bengus81 Sunday #117

They spent 20 minutes talking SomedayKindaLove Sunday #197

Probable cardiac arrest... Godot51 Sunday #121

whow. Graham was only 71 yr old. just whow. My his family and friends find peace. riversedge Sunday #2

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Probably heart attack. Sometimes people who are healthy have them. LeftInTX Sunday #42

I'd guess it had something to do with his liver. BComplex Sunday #61

EMS was called to his home for cardiac arrest this evening. LeftInTX Sunday #75

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Tots n Pears. Earth Bound Misfit Sunday #232

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