Is it OK to flatten a city? Grappling with Lindsey Graham’s legacy

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Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death this week sent video clips of his most memorable moments ricocheting across social media. Conservatives spread his stirring defense of Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his Supreme Court confirmation hearing in 2018, with many, including our own Guy Benson, calling it his finest hour.

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