Reader True Conservative tipped me off that Republican state representative Jeff Duncan is considering running against Lindsey Graham in the Republican primary. I should have caught this already considering the site True Conservative sent me to is in the blogroll. The blog toastgraham.com has the notice with a link to politico.com where the story is. From Politico.com:
Duncan said that Graham?s strong support of last month?s failed comprehensive immigration reform bill prompted many conservatives in South Carolina to encourage him to run.
Duncan’s hesitation is based on the “was the immense amount of money he would have to raise in a statewide campaign.” As Graham has said repeatedly, he’s got a big war chest and any challenger will have an uphill battle to raise even a fraction of the money Graham has on hand.
Toastgraham.com also points to a Post and Courier article indicating that US Representative Tommy Hartnett is considering a Graham challenge as well. From the P&C article Hartnett said:
I’m keeping the track shoes unlaced so I can slip my feet into them quick if I need to,” said Hartnett, 65. “I would hate to see him get a free ride.
Two others say they are in the race, “John Cina, a retired Air Force veteran from Summerville, and Gary McLeod, a perennial candidate for the 6th Congressional District.”
All of these challengers face an uphill battle but I believe that if one of them can rise to the top, Graham can be defeated. He may have a lot of money but his support among South Carolina conservatives is pretty much exhausted. Graham should, and well may, face the toughest battle of his life.
I don’t know about you but I’m excited. Graham has challengers and with all the bravado of the Graham campaign, he has to be sweating at least a little. Graham knows full well that his constituents are not happy with him. Look for a turn to the right as Graham faces the consequences of his actions. When that turn comes conservatives should be be fooled. Graham is still a self serving opportunist. Don’t forget that.
Click the links below for more information about some of these challengers or potential challengers.
Jeff Duncan - Personal Website
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