Seth Meyers Compares Lindsey Graham’s Sister to His 10-Year-Old Son

Seth Meyers might be taking a summer break from his usual network broadcast, but he certainly hasn't stopped delivering sharp comedic commentary. The late-night host recently took aim at South Carolina political candidate Darline Graham, comparing her reasoning for entering public office to the naive logic of his 10-year-old child. The comedic ribbing took place during an episode of *A Closer Look: Out of Office*, a weekly video podcast project that Meyers hosts during the summer hiatus for NBC's *Late Night With Seth Meyers*. Sitting down with producer Sal Gentile, the TV star turned his attention toward Darline, the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, who is currently campaigning to take over the Senate seat previously held by her brother.

To explain his take on the situation, Meyers recounted a humorous memory involving his 10-year-old son, Ashe. The comedian revealed that his child once turned to him and asked if he would inherit the hosting gig on *Late Night* whenever his father eventually passed away. Meyers emphasized that while he adores his son, he could not help but notice a striking similarity between his child's perspective and Darline's campaign mindset. The TV host poked fun at the assumption that when a family member dies, a relative can simply step in and take over their career, suggesting that Darline operates with that exact same line of thinking.

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Darline's bid for office has already encountered several bumps along the way. Reports note that she originally stepped into the role to finish out the remainder of her late brother's term following encouragement from Donald Trump. However, when she officially entered the primary election to keep the seat, she failed to capture enough of the vote total to avoid moving into a runoff election. Meyers also highlighted a viral debate moment that drew significant online criticism toward the candidate. During the broadcasted debate, Darline struggled to provide a clear response to a fundamental foreign policy question. For Meyers, the stumble offered the perfect setup for his digital series, proving that even while off the air, he won't miss an opportunity to roast an awkward public moment.