College of Charleston political science professor Jordan Ragusa said Graham still could face problems in the 2014 GOP primary if the state’s conservative base is particularly mobilized. However, he also noted a recent poll showing that Graham still has support of almost two thirds of the state’s Republicans.

“The reality is that Graham has been carefully preparing for a conservative challenge in 2014,” he said.

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