​FILE - JUL 11: It was reported by his office that U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has died at the age of 71 after a sudden illness. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 13: Republican U.S. Senate candidate Representative Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks on NBC's 'Meet the Press' October 13, 2002 during a taping at the NBC studios in Washington, D.C. Lindsey took part in a 'Meet the Press' debate with his Democratic opponent Alex Sanders. The two candidates are running for the Senate seat being vacated by retiring Republican Senator Strom Thurmond in South Carolina. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)