Lindsey Graham on Caitlyn Jenner: 'She Is Welcome in My Party'
The candidate makes a pitch for the reality TV star's vote.
Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina and 2016 U.S. presidential candidate, speaks during the inaugural Roast and Ride in Boone, Iowa, U.S., on Saturday, June 6, 2015.
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Republican presidential candidate Lindsey Graham says Caitlyn Jenner is welcome in his GOP—and he's making a pitch for the transgender Olympic gold medalist and reality TV star's vote.
“If Caitlyn Jenner wants to be safe and have a prosperous economy, vote for me,” Graham said in an appearance on CNN's State of the Union that aired Sunday. He was speaking in Iowa, prompted by a question about influential conservative radio host Steve Deace's Jenner criticism. Deace said Jenner has a “mental disorder.”