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Sanford launches bid to fill late Lindsey Graham's Senate seat in SC

Former South Carolina governor and ex-congressman Mark Sanford announced a bid to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, challenging interim appointee Darline Graham in the Republican special primary for the seat; other GOP contenders include Russell Fry, Duke Buckner, Ralph Norman and Mark Lynch, with a July poll showing Norman ahead among rivals. Trump had previously endorsed Darline. Sanford’s career includes two stints in Congress and two terms as governor, alongside a 2009 extramarital affair noted in his past.

via USA Today|

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"Nikki Haley's Tough Choices: Can She Win the South Carolina GOP Primary?"

Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford believes it would take "a meteor strike" for Nikki Haley to defeat former President Donald Trump in the state's GOP presidential primary, citing Trump's strong support among GOP voters and Haley's struggles with maintaining relationships. Recent polls show Trump leading Haley by a wide margin in South Carolina, and Sanford attributes this to the perception of Trump as a winning candidate. The former allies' relationship became strained over time, with Sanford known for his own personal scandal involving an extramarital affair.

via Yahoo! Voices|

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"Nikki Haley's Uphill Battle in South Carolina Primary"

Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford believes it would take "a meteor strike" for Nikki Haley to win the state's GOP presidential primary against former President Donald Trump, citing Trump's strong support among GOP voters in the state and Haley's struggles with maintaining relationships. Recent polls show Trump leading Haley by a significant margin, and Sanford believes it would take a major shift for her to overcome Trump's popularity. Sanford, who was once a mentor to Haley, also discussed their strained relationship and his own personal history in a recent interview.

via Business Insider|

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