Lindsey Graham presidential campaign, 2016 facts for kids
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| Campaign | Republican Presidential Primary, 2016 U.S. Presidential Election, 2016 |
| Candidate | Lindsey Graham U.S. Senator from South Carolina (2003–present) Congressman (1995–2003) |
| Affiliation | Republican Party |
| Status | Announced: June 1, 2015, Suspended: December 21, 2015 |
| Headquarters | P.O. Box 2732 Columbia, South Carolina |
| Receipts | US$3,709,552 (2015-06-30) |
| Slogan | " Ready To Be Commander-in-Chief On Day One " |
The 2016 presidential campaign of Lindsey Graham was when he tried to become the next President of the United States. Lindsey Graham is a very important politician from South Carolina. He is a U.S. Senator and used to be a Congressman.
He officially announced he was running for president on June 1, 2015. He wanted to win the Republican Party's nomination. This means he wanted his party to choose him as their main candidate for the 2016 election. However, he stopped his campaign on December 21, 2015, because he wasn't getting enough support in the polls.
Who is Lindsey Graham?
Lindsey Graham is a well-known politician from the state of South Carolina. He has been a U.S. Senator since 2003. Before that, he was a Congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003. As a Senator, he helps make laws and decisions for the entire country.
What is a Presidential Campaign?
A presidential campaign is when a person tries to become the President of the United States. It's a long process where candidates travel around the country. They give speeches, meet voters, and share their ideas for the future. The goal is to convince people to vote for them.
Before the main election, candidates first try to win their party's support. This is called a "primary election" or "nomination." For example, Lindsey Graham wanted to win the Republican Party's nomination. If he had won, he would have been the main Republican candidate in the 2016 election.
Why Did He Run?
People run for president because they want to lead the country. They believe they have the best ideas to solve problems and make life better for everyone. Lindsey Graham's campaign slogan was "Ready To Be Commander-in-Chief On Day One." This meant he felt prepared to be the leader of the country's military right away. He wanted to show voters that he had the experience needed for such a big job.
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Graham speaking at an event hosted by the Iowa Republican Party in October 2015.
