South Carolina likely to elect pro-Israel senator with less foreign policy expertise, focus than Graham, experts say
“Whoever ends up getting this seat, they’re not going to have as much foreign policy experience as Lindsey Graham,” Christopher Cooper, a political science professor at Western Carolina University, told JNS
Assessment
South Carolina faces a potential shift in its Senate representation as the state prepares to elect a successor to Lindsey Graham. Experts highlight that the next senator will likely have less foreign policy and pro-Israel focus than Graham, whose long tenure made him a key voice on these issues. The change could alter the Senate's dynamics on Middle East policy, depending on who wins the seat. The outcome remains uncertain as the race unfolds.