Unless there's a health issue, he seems like a natural pick for McCain to make as a running mate, especially if Pennsylvania is supposed to be so important in the General Election.
Herb Asher, an Ohio State University political science professor, said Graham would make the most sense among the three S.C. Republicans."A guy like Lindsey Graham is better known nationally and has broader appeal," Asher said.
Asher added, though, that choosing a running mate from South Carolina -- or another Deep South state -- could be perceived as a sign of political weakness in McCain's general election campaign.
"Presumably, he would be shoring up what should be a fairly solid Republican base," Asher said. "John McCain should be looking for someone from the Great Lakes states or another battleground region."
More likely choices for McCain, Asher said, would be Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty or former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge.
Ridge is pro-choice so McCranky will likely stay away.