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South Carolina Weather Turns Frigid as Graham Faces Potential Re-Election Challenge

Columbia, SC – December 14, 2025 – South Carolina is bracing for a sharp drop in temperatures after a morning high of 53°F. Clear skies are expected, but temperatures will plummet to a near-record low of 18°F overnight, with winds from the northeast at 10 to 15 mph.

Meanwhile, veteran U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is facing a potentially frosty political climate as he gears up for his 2026 re-election campaign. According to a new Winthrop Poll, Graham’s job approval rating stands at 38% just 11 months before the election. This may suggest vulnerability, especially considering discontent among some Republicans and sharp criticism from Democrats.

Challenger Paul Gans, known for his involvement in the controversial Project 2025, has seized on the poll numbers, claiming Graham is the “most unpopular statewide elected official” in South Carolina. Gans believes this offers a rare point of bipartisan agreement: “It’s time for Lindsey to go.”

However, the poll also reveals that a significant 67% of registered Republicans approve of Graham’s job performance. This suggests that despite some dissatisfaction, a majority of the Republican base remains supportive. Political analyst Scott Huffmon notes that while Graham’s approval among Republicans is lower than figures like Trump or Senator Scott, it is still solid, particularly with a potential Trump endorsement and a strong campaign war chest.

Despite the numbers, Graham is not out of the woods. “A lot could happen in the next few months,” Brack wrote, pointing to factors such as the recent Epstein matter, a troubled economy and the state of government, that may make a Democrat more attractive to some “old-school Republican moderates.”

The Winthrop Poll also highlighted that two-thirds of South Carolinians are troubled by the redrawing of congressional districts.

Trump’s approval rating, according to Winthrop Poll, among registered S.C. voters was 46%, several points higher than national numbers.

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