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Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina dead at 71
Overnight, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the most powerful and prominent Republican lawmakers of the last two decades, passing away at the age of 71.
Washington DC EMS dispatched to Graham's home on Saturday night for a man in apparent cardiac arrest.
>> Interesting cardiac arrest.
At 2:00 in the morning Sunday, Graham's office putting out this statement, saying the senator died from a brief and sudden illness, adding, "Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period.
Graham had just returned to Washington from a trip to Ukraine, seen here meeting with President Wimir Zalinsky on Friday.
>> South Carolina, an open seat.
At the moment, it looks like the Republican is ahead." The senior senator from South Carolina served more than 30 years in Congress.
More than 20 of them in the upper chamber, becoming one of its most recognizable members, even mounting a failed bid for president in 2016.
>> No one here, including me, ever expected to hear me say, "I'm Lindsey Graham and I'm running for president of the United States."
>> He went from political foe of President Trump's to one of his closest allies in the United States Senate.
a persistent advocate for Ukraine in its defense against Russia.
President Sullinsky calling Graham a true defender of freedom, a staunch advocate for Ukraine, and a determined leader.
In recent months, Graham also intensely backing President Trump's war in Iran.
>> We're complying with the law of war, but all hell's about to break loose on this regime.
Graham also instrumental in confirming Trump's Supreme Court nominees and mounting this fiery defense of Justice Brett Kavanaaugh in 2018.
>> This is the most unethical sham since I've been in politics.
>> Graham spending more time with Trump than perhaps any other lawmaker serving as a key adviser.
The pair often seen golfing.
Overnight, the president calling Graham one of the greatest people and senators I have ever known and a true American patriot.
South Carolina's governor will now appoint an interim senator to fill Graham's seat until his term ends in January.
Graham was running for reelection.
So, Republicans in South Carolina now have to hold a special primary to fill his spot on the ballot.
Gio
>> and Jay, this comes as there are continued questions now about the health of Senator Mitch McConnell.
>> That's exactly right, Gio.
McConnell was checked into the hospital exactly four weeks ago today.
His staff has still not said why.
It's an unknown medical condition.
His office continues to say that McConnell is getting treatment and that he's working on Senate business.
The governor of Kentucky is demanding answers about McConnell's condition.
And if McConnell continues to stay out and with Graham gone, that creates a numbers problem for Senate Republicans, they go from 53 voting Senate Republicans to just 51.
>> yeah, lots of questions there.
All right, Jay. O'Brien, thank you so
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