Lindsey Graham to declare 2016 presidential bid on June 1
The South Carolina Republican, a hawk on defense and moderate on some domestic issues, is considered a long-shot for the GOP nod
www.cbsnews.comIn the 2016 presidential campaign cycle, the biggest widely covered “late” development was that Lindsey Graham suspended/dropped out of the race in December 2015 after failing to gain traction in polls.[1][2][4]
What happened (key late-cycle news)
- He announced he was suspending his campaign in a video, saying he was proud of what he had done and emphasizing national security as the centerpiece of his effort.[2][1]
- Multiple outlets reported he had been struggling for support and would not continue the presidential bid through the next phase of primaries.[4][1]
Earlier campaign entry (context)
- Reporting from May 2015 covered that Graham planned to formally declare his 2016 presidential bid (framed as a long-shot in a crowded GOP field).[3]
If you tell me what you mean by “latest” (e.g., latest headlines during the 2015–2016 campaign, or coverage that mentions his 2016 run in 2026/this year), I can tailor the results to that timeframe and focus on the specific news angle you want.