The presidential campaign of Lindsey Graham has come to an end after a valiant fight. His decision arrives after Graham slogged through a stream of “early debates,” which meant he rarely got to play at the GOP’s version of the big kids’ table. Those mini-debates can’t be easy to endure, but Graham still had fun after Donald Trump retaliated against the lesser candidate by giving out Graham’s phone number during a campaign speech. Graham’s offense, of course, was that he branded Trump a “jackass” for his immigration stances.
Graham, who never rose above a 1% approval rating, did make one promise (“to drink more”) that stood out among a slew of dull fellow candidates.
It was fun while it lasted.. Goodbye #lindseygraham.. #presidentialdropouts https://t.co/Sad33kAVS2
— Pav (@Pavlyk_Official) December 21, 2015
The official “drop out” announcement arrives courtesy of USA Today, which acquired an email addressed to Graham supporters. The former candidate said, “While we have run a campaign that has made a real difference, I have concluded this is not my time.” Graham also declined to formally endorse another candidate, but he hopes the presidential race will continue to focus on the fight against terrorism.
Twitter was in fine (yet confused) form to wish Graham farewell.
Inspired by Lindsey Graham's announcement, I'm announcing I'm breaking up with my girlfriend who left me to marry someone else 20 years ago.
— Danny Zuker (@DannyZuker) December 21, 2015
Lindsey Graham dropped out of the 2016 Race…The BIG news to come out of this?
Lindsey Graham was actually running for president.
— Corey Graves (@WWEGraves) December 21, 2015
because this is probably my last chance to use this lindsey graham gif
🎵*I will remember you*🎵 pic.twitter.com/CP1i5z9vu4— Sonja Trierweiler (@sonjatrier) December 21, 2015
How will Lindsey Graham ever get on television now?
— Teddy Schleifer (@teddyschleifer) December 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/Cyrus_is_risen/status/678972123734478849
.@JebBush Please follow Lindsey Graham's example.
— Daniel Deaton (@DeatonCAPT) December 21, 2015
Lindsey Graham has dropped his presidential bid, leading millions to exclaim, "Lindsey Graham was running for president?"
— JBIF Stupid Town ™ (@johnrabe) December 21, 2015
(Via USA Today)