Far-left coverage (Guardian) foregrounds a 'complicated, often bloody legacy,' highlighting that tributes came from controversial far-right figures like Itamar Ben-Gvir, and situates Graham's death within ongoing political turmoil (McConnell's health, succession scramble), framing his foreign policy legacy skeptically rather than purely commemorative.
Center coverage (Axios, ABC) is largely factual and tribute-focused: reporting the cause of death, bipartisan condolences from Trump, Biden, Netanyahu, Zelenskyy, and Senate colleagues, and immediate political succession questions (McMaster's appointment power, Aug. 11 special election, Nancy Mace's potential run). Frames Graham as a hawkish, relevant, well-connected figure across eras of Washington without strong ideological editorializing.
Center-right coverage (Dispatch, NY Post) blends personal tribute with political detail, emphasizing Graham's bipartisan relationships (AIPAC, Blumenthal on Russia sanctions), his personal humor and final hours ('I can't die now' joke), and his ongoing foreign policy work (Ukraine, Israel-Saudi normalization), portraying him sympathetically without harsh criticism.