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World interest complicating Lindsey Graham funeral plans
Post and Courier • • nation
Key Points:
- Funeral arrangements for U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham are complicated by the large number of world leaders wishing to attend, delaying plans for services this week, according to U.S. Sen. Tim Scott.
- An offer has been made for Graham to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol, with organizers also working to schedule a service at the National Cathedral, but no official funeral dates have been announced yet.
- Graham’s sister, Darline Graham, was appointed as a temporary senator until January, and while she has not expressed interest in running for the seat, Scott did not rule out her candidacy.
- The special Republican primary to fill Graham’s Senate seat will begin on August 11, with several potential candidates already preparing to enter the race in a rare open Senate contest in South Carolina.
- Scott, chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, indicated he has no official endorsement but may personally become involved in the race as a South Carolina voter.
