
Lindsey Graham
Lindsey Graham
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Supports reducing regulations to increase housing supply; opposes government housing mandates.
Supported the FIRST STEP Act; balances some reform support with tough-on-crime stance.
Has shifted between bipartisan reform (Gang of Eight) and strict enforcement; now supports strong border security.
Supports tax cuts, deregulation, and free-market economic policies; backed the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Co-authored the Graham-Cassidy ACA replacement bill; supports block-granting healthcare funding to states.
Opposes blanket student loan forgiveness; supports school choice and parental rights.
One of the Senate's most vocal defense hawks; supports major increases in military spending and intervention capability.
Has occasionally acknowledged climate change and supported limited climate measures, but opposes the Green New Deal.
A leading hawk supporting U.S. military engagement abroad, strong Israel support, Ukraine aid, and confronting Iran.
Supports Section 230 reform and has introduced bills to address online child safety.
Has proposed raising the retirement age and means-testing Social Security for long-term reform.
Supports red flag laws and has worked on bipartisan gun measures while maintaining overall pro-gun stance.
Supports infrastructure investment for South Carolina's roads, ports, and military installations.
Supports expanding domestic energy production and energy independence.
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