Lindsey Graham is a Republican senator from South Carolina and a military veteran. He is a close friend of Senator John McCain, who was the Republican presidential nominee in 2008 and who lost to Barack Obama.
Mr. Graham and Mr. McCain are part of a small group of Republican senators who are very hawkish, or aggressive, on defense issues. One of Mr. Graham’s sayings is “security through strength.” He is more moderate on other issues.
Mr. Graham has started low in the polls. He is the only candidate so far who is not married. Mr. Graham has never sent an email.
He announced his candidacy on June 1, 2015.
