Media kicked out of Graham, tea party meeting
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham began his meeting tonight with Charleston Tea Party members by asking members of the media to leave the room, which is in a public building.
South Carolina U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.
Graham said he would meet with media members afterward.
When reporters protested, Graham said he had an understanding from the group that this would be a private meeting. It is being held in North Charleston City Hall Council Chambers.
About four members of the media left the room, while at least one remained.
Radio Free Rocky D, who has a show on WTMA-AM 1250, was allowed to stay. He said he was not there as a media member but as a member of the Charleston Tea Party.
Kevin Bishop, Graham’s spokesman, said that the senator has held many town halls and public events, including one earlier today in Charleston.
When asked what Graham was afraid that the media might hear, Bishop only would say that the senator has been one of the state’s most accessible public officials.
Excluding the media will make it difficult to discern how Graham is faring with his critics in the conservative wing of the party.
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