Darline Graham Struggles to Shine in SC Senate Bid After Debut Debacle
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Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, is running to keep South Carolina’s Senate seat but showed in this week’s GOP primary debate that she lacks political experience, notably admitting she’s not well-versed in national security. She emphasized support for the military and pushed back on being a polished politician, then tried to clean up the image on Hannity. Critics argue her lack of a personal, executable platform hurts her campaign as Trump’s endorsement may not overcome the perception of establishment status, while opponents question her readiness compared with her veteran political rival Ralph Norman.
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