2016 Presidential Campaign Blog

What They're Saying About Lindsey Graham at the CNBC Debate in Boulder, Colorado

STRAIGHT FROM THE HEADLINES: Lindsey Graham ‘Stole The Show’ At CNBC GOP Debate

Daily Beast: Lindsey Graham Steals The Show At CNBC's Undercard Debate
(Andrew Kirell, “Lindsey Graham Steals the Show at CNBC's Undercard Debate,” Daily Beast, 10/28/15)

Politico: Lindsey Graham Dominates Google Searches During Undercard Debate
(Hadas Gold, “Lindsey Graham dominates Google searches during undercard debate,” Politico, 10/28/15)
 
Graham's Dominating Performance Brought Widespread Calls For His Voice To Be On The Main Stage...
Politico: Mitt Romney: Lindsey Graham Should Be On The Main Stage (Nick Gass, “Mitt Romney: Lindsey Graham should be on the main stage,” Politico, 10/28/15)

BDC Wire: Lindsey Graham Gives Tom Brady A Shout-Out During Debate (Staff, “Lindsey Graham gives Tom Brady a shoutout during debate,” BDC Wire, 10/28/15)

WaPo: People Love When Lindsey Graham Talks About His Family (Philip Bump, “People love when Lindsey Graham talks about his family,” The Washington Post, 10/28/15)


Yet Again, Graham ‘Stands Out' And 'Wins' CNBC GOP Debate.
The Hill: Graham Stands Out In Second-Tier Debate (Jonathan Easley, “Graham stands out in second-tier debate,” The Hill, 10/28/15)

Chicago Sun-Times: Graham Wins GOP Undercard Debate On CNBC (Lynn Sweet, “Graham Wins GOP Undercard Debate On CNBC,” Chicago Sun-Times, 10/28/15)

Yahoo!: Lindsey Graham Vows To Engage In Tough Diplomacy: 'Make Me Commander In Chief And This Crap Stops!' (Hunter Walker, “Lindsey Graham vows to engage in tough diplomacy: 'Make me commander in chief and this crap stops!’” Yahoo!, 10/28/15)

CNBC: Graham Wants To Take South Carolina Attitude National (Reem Nasr, “Graham wants to take South Carolina attitude national,” CNBC, 10/28/15)

Washington Examiner: Graham: The Clenched Fist, Open Hand President (Jacqueline Klimas, “Graham: The clenched fist, open hand president,” Washington Examiner, 10/28/15)

Lindsey Graham 2016 Campaign Manager Christian Ferry Statement on Tonight's CNBC GOP Debate

Lindsey Graham Is The Clear Winner In Tonight's Debate 

 

Alexandria, VA – In response to Senator Lindsey Graham's performance in tonight's CNBC GOP debate, Lindsey Graham 2016 campaign manager Christian Ferry today released the following statement:

 

"Yet again, Lindsey Graham is the clear winner in tonight’s debate.  The first job of the President of the United States is to keep us safe.  Only Lindsey Graham showed he is ready to do that tonight.  Without national security, there is no economic security.

 

"The next President of the United States is going to inherit a nation with crushing debt and terrorism on the rise.  It is going to take Republicans and Democrats, working together with an experienced leader to fix these problems.  Lindsey Graham is ready for the job on day one and the only candidate with a record of bipartisanship to make Washington work.  He has the right plan and the experience to get it done.

 

"No one on either stage tonight has a real plan, like Lindsey Graham, to degrade and defeat the terrorists that threaten our homeland, the terrorists who threaten our families, and the terrorists who threaten our economy.  Lindsey Graham will not only defeat and degrade the terrorists, but also has the courage and strategy to degrade our national debt."

Senator Lindsey Graham Files To Get On Alabama Republican Primary Ballot

Senator Lindsey Graham Files To Get On Alabama Republican Primary Ballot
 
Alexandria, VA - Ahead of the November 6th deadline, Lindsey Graham 2016 today filed more than 1,000 signatures of qualified voters (double the minimum) and submitted the qualifying fee to the Alabama Republican Party to gain access to the Alabama Republican primary ballot.

“We want to thank all of our volunteers and staff for their hard work in getting Senator Graham on the ballot in Alabama,” said Nick Connors, Director of Ballot Access and Delegates for the Graham Campaign.  “Senator Graham is the only candidate in this race ready to be Commander-in-Chief on day one, and we are confident that Alabamians, and people throughout the so-called SEC Primary states, will respond favorably to his common sense conservatism and strong national security message.”

Lindsey Graham 2016 has met every ballot access deadline to date.

Lindsey Graham to Campaign in New Hampshire on October 22-24, 2015

LINDSEY GRAHAM TO CAMPAIGN IN NEW HAMPSHIRE OCTOBER 22-24, 2015

Alexandria, VA – Starting tomorrow, Senator Lindsey Graham will campaign in New Hampshire for three days where he will make stops in Salem, Amherst, Milford, Derry, Rochester, Milton, Rye and Peterborough.

Senator Graham's upcoming trip follows a 9-day swing in the Granite State last week that included a weekend of campaign events with two-time New Hampshire Primary winner Senator John McCain.  In case you missed it, you can view daily recaps from the trip here.
 
Salem, New Hampshire
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22nd
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT:  Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce Meet and Greet
WHEN:  Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 11:45 a.m. ET
WHERE: Tuscan Kitchen
                  67 Main Street
                  Salem, NH
 
Amherst, New Hampshire
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22nd
WHO: Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT: Resin Systems Corporation Tour
WHEN: Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 1:45 p.m. ET
WHERE: Resin Systems Corporation
                 62 NH 101A
                 Amherst, NH

Milford, New Hampshire
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22nd
WHO: Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT: Milford Oval Walk
WHEN: Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 2:45 p.m. ET
WHERE: Meet at Red Arrow Diner
                 63 Union Square
                 Milford, NH

Derry, New Hampshire
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22nd
WHO: Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT: Derry Town Hall Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. ET
WHERE: Derry Public Library Meeting Room
                 64 E Broadway
                 Derry, NH 03038
 
Rochester, New Hampshire
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23rd
WHO: Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT: Rokon Business Tour
WHEN: Friday, October 23, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. ET
WHERE: Rokon
                  50 Railroad Avenue
                  Rochester, NH
 
Milton, New Hampshire
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23rd
WHO: Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT: Door Knocking with State Representative Candidate Bob Graham
WHEN: Friday, October 23, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. ET
WHERE: Meet at the Home of Bob Graham
                  58 Bolan Road
                  Milton, NH
 
 
Rye, New Hampshire
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23rd
WHO: Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT: Sen. Scott Brown's No BS Backyard BBQ
WHEN: Friday, October 23, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. ET
WHERE: Barn of Dr. & Mrs. James Betti
                  218 Wallis Road
                  Rye, NH
 
Peterborough, New Hampshire
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24th
WHO: Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT: Peterborough Town Hall
WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. ET
WHERE: Peterborough Town Library
                 2 Concord Street
                 Peterborough, NH

Lindsey Graham Announces New Hampshire Statewide Leadership

Lindsey Graham Announces New Hampshire Statewide Leadership
 
ALEXANDRIA, VA - Today, Senator Lindsey Graham announced his New Hampshire Statewide Leadership Team led by former State Senator and Congressional candidate, Gary Lambert.

“From fighting to protect our first in the nation primary to having a plan to win the war against terrorism, Lindsey Graham is the only candidate in this race that exemplifies what New Hampshire voters are looking for in their leaders,” said New Hampshire Chairman Gary Lambert.  “I am proud to support Lindsey and am confident that his background, experience, and determination will lead us to a more prosperous and safer future.”

This announcement comes the same week as Senator Graham kicks-off a 10-day New Hampshire swing that includes stops with two-time New Hampshire winner, Senator John McCain.

Please see below the list of the Graham 2016 New Hampshire Leadership Team.
 
STATE CHAIRMAN:
Gary Lambert
Former State Senator; retired Air Force

STATE CO-CHAIRS:
Eric Jostrum
North country GOP activist; Chairman of Ipswich Investment Management Company
Bing Judd
Former State Representative; Former NH Fish and Game Commissioner; Former Coos County Commissioner
Jan Pouliotte
Independent voter, political activist
Peter Spaulding
Merrimack County Commissioner; former Executive Councilor

STATE FINANCE CHAIRMAN:
Clark Lindley
President and CEO of Agricultural Insurance Management Services

Lindsey Graham to Make Campaign Swing in New Hampshire Beginning on Thursday, October 8, 2015 *Updated

LINDSEY GRAHAM TO MAKE 9-DAY CAMPAIGN SWING IN NEW HAMPSHIRE *Updated

Alexandria, VA – Today, Lindsey Graham 2016 announced that Senator Lindsey Graham will make a 10-day campaign swing in New Hampshire that will begin on Wednesday, October 7th. Later that weekend, Senator John McCain will join Senator Graham on the trail for his third trip to the state in support of Graham's campaign for president.

Graham Announces Additional Stops With Sen. McCain For New Hampshire Campaign Swing

Alexandria, VA – Today, Lindsey Graham 2016 announced the details for additional stops on Senator Lindsey Graham's upcoming campaign swing in New Hampshire beginning on Thursday, October 8th in Keene.
 
Please see below the schedule of events for the first few days of the trip and the weekend of campaigning with Senator John McCain. Details on next week's stops to follow.
 
NOTE: Wednesday's town hall meeting in Brookline will be rescheduled.
 
Keene, NH
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT:  Tour of Samson Manufacturing
WHEN:  Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 11:15 a.m. ET
WHERE:  Samson Manufacturing
 Corporation               
                   4 Forge Street
                  
                  Keene, NH
 

Keene, NH
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT:  Cheshire County Fish & Game Club Visit
WHEN:  Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 1:45 p.m. ET
WHERE:  Cheshire County Fish & Game Club 
                
                   19 Ferry Brook Road
                  
                  Keene, NH

Keene, NH
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT:  House Party Hosted by Juliana Bergeron
WHEN:  Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. ET
WHERE:  Home of Juliana Bergeron 
                
                   410 Main Street 
                  
                   Keene, NH
 
Alexandria, VA – In addition to the weekend of campaign events with Senator John McCain, Lindsey Graham 2016 today announced details for Monday and Tuesday stops as a part of Senator Graham's 9-day campaign swing in New Hampshire.
 
Epping, NH
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT:  Sig Sauer Academy Visit
WHEN:  Friday, October 9, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. ET
WHERE:  Sig Sauer Academy          
                   233 Exeter Road     
                   Epping, NH
NOTE: Closed toe shoes and pants are required.
 
Manchester, NH
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator John McCain
WHAT:  Drop-by Manchester Bingo Center
WHEN:  Friday, October 9, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. ET
WHERE:  Manchester Bingo Center              
                   165 John E. Devine Drive              
                   Manchester, NH
 
Salem, NH
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator John McCain
WHAT:  Salem Town Hall Meeting
WHEN:  Friday, October 9, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. ET
WHERE:  Salem American Legion          
                   38 Millville Street      
                   Salem, NH
 
Manchester, NH
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator John McCain
WHAT:  Drop-by MoeJoe's Family Restaurant
WHEN:  Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. ET
WHERE:  MoeJoe's Family Restaurant            
                   2175 Candia Road       
                   Manchester, NH
 
Raymond, NH
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator John McCain
WHAT:  Raymond Town Hall Meeting
WHEN:  Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. ET
WHERE:  Raymond VFW       
                   39 Main Street
                   Raymond, NH
 
Rochester, NH
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator John McCain
WHAT:  Rochester Town Hall Meeting
WHEN:  Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 1:15 p.m. ET
WHERE:  Pink Cadillac Diner - Function Room       
                   17 Farmington Road
                   Rochester, NH
 
Canterbury, NH
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator John McCain
WHAT:  Canterbury Town Hall Meeting
WHEN:  Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. ET
WHERE:  Canterbury Old Town Hall    
                   10 Center Road
                   Canterbury, NH
 
New London, NH
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator John McCain
WHAT:  New London Town Hall Meeting
WHEN:  Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. ET
WHERE:  Colby-Sawyer College - The Pub at Lethbridge Lodge
                   100 Chargers Road
                   New London, NH
 
Pelham, NH
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator John McCain
WHAT:  Pelham Town Hall Meeting
WHEN:  Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. ET
WHERE:  Pelham VFW
                   6 Main Street
                   Pelham, NH
 
Goffstown, NH
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator John McCain
WHAT:  Goffstown Town Hall Meeting
WHEN:  Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. ET
WHERE:  Goffstown Old Fellows Hall
                   42 Mountain Road
                   Goffstown, NH
 
Hudson, NH
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator John McCain
WHAT:  House Party Hosted by Laurie & Shawn Jasper
WHEN:  Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. ET
WHERE:  Home of Laurie & Shawn Jasper
                   83 Old Derry Road
                   Hudson, NH
 
Manchester, NH
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT:  Remarks at the No Labels Problem Solver Convention
WHEN:  Monday, October 12, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. ET
WHERE:  Radisson Hotel-Manchester Downtown
                   700 Elm Street
                   Manchester, NH
 
Center Sandwich, NH
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT:  Sandwich Fair Visit
WHEN:  Monday, October 12, 2015 at 1:15 p.m. ET
WHERE:  Sandwich Fair
                   7 Wentworth Hill Road
                   Center Sandwich, NH
 
Tilton, NH
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT:  NH Veterans Home Meet & Greet
WHEN:  Monday, October 12, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. ET
WHERE:  NH Veterans Home
                  139 Winter Street
                   Tilton, NH
 
Sandown, NH
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT:  House Party Hosted by Kevin & Alice Major
WHEN:  Monday, October 12, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. ET
WHERE:  Home of Kevin & Alice Major
                   49 Snow Lane
                   Sandown, NH
 
Derry, NH
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT:  Meet & Greet at Intelitek
WHEN:  Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. ET
WHERE:  Intelitek
                  18 Tsienneto Road
                   Derry, NH
 
Bedford, NH
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT:  Meet & Greet at Bank W Holdings
WHEN:  Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. ET
WHERE:  Bank W Holdings
                   5 Bedford Farms Drive, Suite 304
                   Bedford, NH
 
Concord, NH
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT:  NHTI Meet & Greet
WHEN:  Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 2:45 p.m. ET
WHERE:  New Hampshire Technical Institute - Grappone Hall - 2nd Floor Lounge
                   4 Institute Drive
                   Concord, NH
 
Newport, NH
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT:  Newport Town Hall Meeting
WHEN:  Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. ET
WHERE:   Salt Hill Pub
                   58 Main Street
                   Newport, NH

Laconia, NH
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT:  Titeflex Aerospace Business Tour
WHEN:  Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. ET
WHERE:  Titeflex Aerospace
                   93 Lexington Drive
                   Laconia, NH
 
Conway, NH
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT:  Tee Enterprises Business Tour
WHEN:  Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. ET
WHERE:  Tee Enterprises
                   71 Hobbs Street
                   Conway, NH
 
North Conway, NH
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT:  Conway Town Hall Meeting
WHEN:  Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 6:20 p.m. ET
WHERE:  Gibson Center
                   14 Grove Street
                   North Conway, NH
 
Manchester, NH
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT:  Visit to SNHU-College of Online & Continuing Education
WHEN:  Friday, October 16, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. ET
WHERE:  SNHU-College of Online & Continuing Education
                   33 South Commercial Street
                   Manchester, NH

Lindsey Graham to Campaign in South Carolina on Monday, October 5, 2015 *Canceled

CANCELLED: LINDSEY GRAHAM TO CAMPAIGN IN SOUTH CAROLINA TOMORROW

Alexandria, VA – Due to the flooding in South Carolina, Lindsey Graham 2016 today announced that the Hilton Head 1st Monday Club lunch and town hall meeting hosted by the Sun City Republican Club originally scheduled for tomorrow is now cancelled.
 
Hilton Head Island, SC
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT:  Keynotes Hilton Head 1st Monday Club Lunch
WHEN:  Monday, October 5, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. ET
WHERE:  Aunt Chiladas Mexican Restaurant 
                
                 69 Pope Ave
                  
                 Hilton Head Island, SC

Bluffton, SC
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT:  Town Hall Hosted by the Sun City Republican Club
WHEN:  Monday, October 5, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. ET
WHERE:  Magnolia Hall
                
                 114 Sun City Lane
                  
                 Bluffton, SC

Statement By Lindsey Graham 2016 Senior Advisor Paul Young In Support Of New Hampshire's First In The Nation Status

Statement By Lindsey Graham 2016 Senior Advisor Paul Young In Support Of New Hampshire's First In The Nation Status

Alexandria, VA - Today, Lindsey Graham 2016 Senior Advisor Paul Young made the following statement in support of New Hampshire Republican State Committee Chairman Jennifer Horn's statement on reports regarding the role that the First-in-the-Nation primary state plays in the country's political process:
 
"New Hampshire’s first in the nation status has been a constant in our political process for decades and it works.  Any talk of changing this proven system where engaged voters in a small state fully analyze the candidates on issues of substance is irresponsible and a bad idea. Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina work for our nominating process; Lindsey Graham does not believe it should change."

Lindsey Graham to Speak at the Values Voter Summit in Washington, DC on Saturday, September 26, 2015

Lindsey Graham to Speak at the Values Voter Summit in Washington, DC on Saturday, September 26, 2015

Alexandria, VA – Today, Graham 2016 announced that Senator Graham will be delivering remarks at the Values Voter Summit on Saturday, September 26th in Washington, D.C. Senator Graham’s remarks will fall on the heels of his efforts to pass the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act in the Senate, a measure he authored that would ban abortions on demand after 20 weeks of pregnancy. While the vote did not get the 60 votes needed to end a Democratic-led filibuster, a strong bipartisan majority of 54 Senators supported the critical pro-life legislation.
 
Washington, DC
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT:  Speaking at the Values Voter Summit
WHEN:  Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 9:40 a.m. ET
WHERE:  
Omni Shoreham
                             
2500 Calvert Street NW
                                
Washington, DC

Lindsey Graham to Attend APPS National Security Town Hall on Friday, September 25, 2015

Lindsey Graham to Attend APPS National Security Town Hall on Friday, September 25, 2015

Alexandria, VA – Today, Lindsey Graham 2016 announced that Senator Lindsey Graham will participate in a national security town hall hosted by Americans for Peace, Prosperity & Security (APPS) at the College of Charleston on Friday, September 25th in Charleston, SC.  Senator Graham will discuss the importance of keeping our nation secure, the crucial need for the 2016 Republican presidential nominee to have an understanding of the world and the threats facing our country, and why he's best qualified to be Commander-in-Chief.

Senator Graham's participation in the town hall will come after 'dominating' the early CNN Reagan Library Debate in Simi Valley, California last week, as well as a week of campaigning and interviews where he continues to make the case that he's ready to lead on day one.
 
Charleston, South Carolina
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham
WHAT: Participates in the APPS National Security Town Hall
WHEN: Friday, September 25th at 10:00 a.m. ET. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. ET.
WHERE: College of Charleston - Alumni Memorial Hall in Randolph Hall
                  66 George Street
                  Charleston, SC