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Scott lauds Darline Graham as 'real deal' ahead of SC GOP Senate runoff

Sen. Tim Scott praised Darline Graham—Lindsey Graham’s sister and a longtime SC bureaucrat appointed to fill the late senator’s term—for being “the real deal” as she campaigns for the Aug. 25 GOP Senate runoff in South Carolina. Graham won a crowded Aug. 11 special primary with 33% and will face Rep. Ralph Norman in the runoff. Trump backs Graham, and the race has been shaped by issues raised about national security during a debate where she admitted it isn’t her strong suit but expressed support for the military.

via USA Today|

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politics2 days ago•20 min saved

Trump's SC Gamble Tests His Grip on the GOP

Trump pressures South Carolina voters to install Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham, in a full six-year Senate term, a move that could erode his hold on GOP primaries if the runoff against Ralph Norman shifts against her; while endorsements have sometimes paid off, analysts say his influence isn’t absolute and the outcome could force a recalibration of loyalty to the president.

via HuffPost|

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politics3 days ago•6 min saved

Trump backs Darline Graham in SC Senate bid, urging voters to treat him as on the ballot

Donald Trump headlined a Myrtle Beach rally to boost Darline Graham’s Senate run in South Carolina, framing the race as a referendum on his agenda and asking voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. Graham, who advanced to the runoff against Ralph Norman, faced GOP blowback after a debate misstep on the U.S.-Taiwan relationship, drawing criticism from Nikki Haley and Mark Sanford. Trump defended her loyalty to his priorities and noted his endorsements have faced losses elsewhere, while signaling he will deploy MAGA Inc. funds to back strong Republican candidates.

via Politico|

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politics4 days ago•9 min saved

Trump Jumps to South Carolina Rally Backing Darline Graham, Shifting Focus from Battlegrounds

Trump heads to Myrtle Beach for a high-profile rally in support of Sen. Darline Graham in deep-red South Carolina, a move that contrasts with his lighter campaigning in battleground states and could give her runoff against Rep. Ralph Norman a momentum boost, while leaving GOP hopefuls in swing states hoping for more presidential help later in the cycle.

via Politico|

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politics4 days ago•16 min saved

Darline Graham Struggles to Shine in SC Senate Bid After Debut Debacle

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.

via Rolling Stone|

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politics5 days ago•109 min saved

Darline Graham's 'I don’t speak politician' moment sparks backlash after debate flop

Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline, appointed to fill his Senate seat, was booed after admitting she’s not that informed on national security when asked about Taiwan, then defended herself on Hannity with the line 'I don’t speak politician' as Trump campaigns to bolster her runoff bid in South Carolina.

via The Daily Beast|

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politics11 days ago•110 min saved

Trump Scrambles to Save Endorsed SC Candidate Ahead of Runoff

In South Carolina, Trump is aggressively pressuring Republicans to back his endorsed Senate candidate Darline Graham as neither she nor rival Ralph Norman hit 50% in the primary, triggering an Aug. 25 runoff. He reportedly called former Gov. Mark Sanford and Rep. Russell Fry to secure or secure endorsement support and even floated a dual endorsement to avoid another setback. The move comes amid a broader pattern of Trump-backed candidates losing in other races, a White House defense of his endorsement power, and polls showing his approval at a low as the midterms approach.

via The Daily Beast|

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politics14 days ago•4 min saved

Darline Graham Seeks to Carry On Her Brother's Legacy in a Turbulent SC Senate Primary

Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham’s sister, is running to fill the late senator’s South Carolina seat with President Trump’s endorsement, amid skepticism about her outsider status and whether she’d be a caretaker. She competes against Ralph Norman, Russell Fry, and Mark Sanford in a GOP primary that could require a runoff on Aug. 25 if no candidate clears 50%. Democrats back Annie Andrews for November, and the race is still considered solidly Republican per Cook Political Report.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

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politics14 days ago•10 min saved

SC Senate Primary After Graham: Trump-Backed Front-Runner Ahead

South Carolina voters head to a crowded special GOP primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, with 10 candidates and a likely Aug. 25 runoff. Trump-endorsed Darline Graham is the front-runner, but former Gov. Mark Sanford and Reps. Russell Fry and Ralph Norman are in the mix, each with regional strengths. While the race is unlikely to flip the Senate, it serves as a key bellwether for the post-Graham GOP and 2028 primary dynamics, aided by heavy super PAC spending and turnout that is hard to predict in August.

via Slate|

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politics14 days ago•118 min saved

SC GOP eyes replacement for late Lindsey Graham in a high-stakes special primary

South Carolina Republicans are holding a special primary to choose a successor to the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, with multiple candidates vying for the seat ahead of the next election cycle.

via AP News|

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politics14 days ago•4 min saved

South Carolina braces for rapid-fire bid to replace Graham

Following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina conducts a compressed special primary to select his replacement, featuring about 10 Republican candidates and interim appointee Darline Graham; if no candidate wins a majority, a runoff is possible on August 25, with the winner facing Democrat Annie Andrews in November. Trump has endorsed Darline, highlighting the state’s fiercely independent, retail-politics style.

via The Guardian|

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Record Pentagon budget push coincides with Lindsey Graham-named base rename

CNN reports that Pete Hegseth urged a massive boost to the Pentagon’s budget—described as a historic $1.5 trillion investment—during the renaming ceremony of Joint Base Charleston to Joint Base Lindsey Graham. The base houses over 90,000 personnel, Graham’s death last month was noted, and Republicans reportedly remained skeptical of the large budget request amid tensions with Iran.

via CNN|

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politics16 days ago•9 min saved

Trump’s sway put to the test in South Carolina’s crowded Senate primary

South Carolina’s special Senate primary to replace the late Lindsey Graham features a crowded field led by Darline Graham, with Trump endorsements potentially shaping a likely runoff against Russell Fry or Ralph Norman; the race echoes the governor’s race dynamics and serves as a test of how far the president’s backing can carry a candidate in a state famed for tough GOP contests, while Evette’s experience underscores that endorsements alone may not win the day.

via Politico|

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politics18 days ago•4 min saved

Senate approves sanctions bill named for Lindsey Graham

The Senate approved an 86-11 bipartisan bill, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act, to sanction Russia’s leaders, boost penalties on its exports with tariffs up to 500%, and empower the president to levy duties on major Russian oil and gas buyers; named in honor of the late senator, it now goes to the House after August recess. Supporters say it increases pressure on Moscow, while critics warn it could trigger tariff chaos and has no clear mechanism to unwind tariffs, with an amendment to curb tariff powers failing in the chamber.

via The Guardian|

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Senate approves Lindsey Graham–backed Russia sanctions package

The Senate voted 86-11 to pass a major Russia sanctions bill named for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, sending a bipartisan package that would sanction top Russian officials (including Putin), oligarchs, state-owned enterprises, and foreign firms aiding Russia’s defense industry, and would impose up to a 100% tariff on major buyers of Russian crude oil and natural gas with final tariff levels set by the U.S. Trade Representative; the House is in recess until September and yet to vote. The package evolved over about 15 months of negotiations, with amendments on tariff authority rejected, and Zelensky attended Graham’s Kyiv funeral to urge passage as his legacy.

via CNN|

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