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Sharks Circle as Graham Ally Slams 'Thirsty' Republicans Rushing to Fill Late Senator's Seat
South Carolina Republicans are facing criticism from a key ally of Sen. Lindsey Graham for their 'thirsty' pursuit of his Senate seat in the wake of his passing, with some accused of being too eager to capitalize on the vacancy.
South Carolina Republicans are facing backlash from Senator Lindsey Graham's ally for their 'thirsty' behavior in the race to replace him, with some party members accused of trying to capitalize on his passing too quickly. The senator's closest allies have criticized his colleagues for being more focused on securing a replacement than grieving his loss. Graham, who served as a senator since 2003 and was a key ally of former President Donald Trump, passed away last week after a long battle with health issues.
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