Lindsey Graham 2016 presidential campaign
The 2016 presidential campaign of Lindsey Graham, the senior United States Senator from South Carolina, and former member of the House of Representatives, was announced on June 1, 2015. Graham sought the Republican nomination for President of the United States in the 2016 election; a close personal friend of Senator John McCain of Arizona, Graham was a top staffer during McCain's 2008 campaign.[2]
| Lindsey Graham for President | |
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| Campaign | Republican Presidential Primary, 2016 U.S. Presidential Election, 2016 |
| Candidate | Lindsey Graham U.S. Senator from South Carolina (2003–present) Congressman (1995–2003) |
| Affiliation | Republican Party |
| Status | Announced: June 1, 2015, Suspended: December 21, 2015 |
| Headquarters | P.O. Box 2732 Columbia, South Carolina |
| Receipts | US$3,709,552 (2015-06-30[1]) |
| Slogan | " Ready To Be Commander-in-Chief On Day One " |
| Website | |
| www.LindseyGraham.com | |
After low polling numbers, Graham withdrew from the race on December 21, 2015.[3]
Lindsey Graham 2016 Presidential Campaign Media
Graham speaking at an event hosted by the Iowa Republican Party in October 2015.
References
- ↑ "Candidate (P60007697) Summary Reports – 2016 Cycle". Federal Election Commission. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
- ↑ Dooley, Erin (June 1, 2015). Lindsey Graham Jumps Into 2016 Presidential Race: ‘Ready to Be Commander-in-Chief on Day One. ABC News. http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/lindsey-graham-jump-2016-presidential-race-ready-commander/story?id=31441787. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
- ↑ "Republican Lindsey Graham quits 2016 race". BBC News.com. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
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