U.S. Senator Bob Coker, R-Tenn. gestures during a news conference Friday May 15, 2009, in Columbia, S.C. Sen. Coker was in Columbia to give the keynote address to South Carolina Republicans attending the Silver Elephant dinner. Looking on is U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

U.S. Senator Bob Coker, R-Tenn. gestures during a news conference Friday May 15, 2009, in Columbia, S.C. Sen. Coker was in Columbia to give the keynote address to South Carolina Republicans attending the Silver Elephant dinner. Looking on is U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.

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  7. US Senators John Mccain (L), R-AZ, and Lindsey Graham (R), R-SC, applaud as US President Barack Obama addresses a joint session of Congress on his embattled healthcare reform plan September 9, 2009 at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Obama, whose approval ratings have taken a hit, hopes to regain control of healthcare reform, one of his top legislative priorities.
  8. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 15: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Navy Admiral Mike Mullen (R) talks with Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) before testifying during Mullen's reappointment hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee September 15, 2009 in Washington, DC. Mullen was originally appointed by former President George W. Bush but has remained in his post as chairman under President Barack Obama, who has shown support for Mullen.
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