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politics16 days ago

NRSC Shifts Focus from Georgia and North Carolina to Defend Red States

The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) is redirecting campaign funds away from North Carolina and Georgia to prioritize defending Republican-held seats in Maine, Alaska, Ohio, Iowa, and Texas, as well as flipping Democratic seats in Michigan and New Hampshire. NRSC Chair Sen. Tim Scott outlined this strategy in a closed-door meeting, signaling a significant shift in Republican priorities for the 2026 midterms. This move follows internal polling that suggests tight races in these states, with Republicans trailing in Ohio and neck-and-neck in New Hampshire. The decision has sparked controversy, with the NRSC denying the report and candidates in the deprioritized states asserting their campaigns remain strong.

via Politico|
#2026-elections#nrsc#politics
Tim Scott fires back after Morning Joe mocks GOP convention speech
politics26 days ago

Tim Scott fires back after Morning Joe mocks GOP convention speech

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., pushed back at MSNBC’s Morning Joe panel for mocking his fiery address at the Republican midterm convention, accusing Democrats of hiding the truth and of hating what it means to be American. He urged a united GOP alongside President Trump in Dallas as the party campaigns in the midterms and took aim at Democratic candidates and their cultural agenda, while defending his call to defend American values.

via Fox News|
#donald-trump#midterm-elections#morning-joe
Scott lauds Darline Graham as 'real deal' ahead of SC GOP Senate runoff
politics1 month ago

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|
#darline-graham#lindsey-graham#politics
Scott defends Darline Graham’s national security readiness in SC runoff
politics1 month ago

Scott defends Darline Graham’s national security readiness in SC runoff

In a South Carolina GOP runoff, Tim Scott defended Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister who was appointed to fill his Senate seat, after she admitted she’s “not that informed on national security.” Scott said she is prepared to serve on national security issues, but offered no specifics about her credentials. Graham has held public policy roles but has not previously been elected, and she is being endorsed by Donald Trump, who described her frank answer as honest as voters weigh security qualifications ahead of the runoff against Ralph Norman.

via The Guardian|
#darline-graham#donald-trump#national-security
Scott backs Graham as an 'easy choice' despite debate stumble
politics1 month ago

Scott backs Graham as an 'easy choice' despite debate stumble

Sen. Tim Scott endorsed Darline Graham in South Carolina’s special Senate runoff, calling her an 'easy choice' and expressing strong confidence in her readiness despite a viral debate moment where she admitted limited national-security expertise. The endorsement, tied to Trump support and NRSC messaging, highlights GOP efforts across key races while politics around Islamophobia concerns and other races (e.g., El-Sayed, Paxton) also feature in the broader coverage.

via NBC News|
#darline-graham#endorsement#politics
politics1 month ago

SC Senate Runoff: NRSC backs Darline Graham as Tim Scott endorses

The National Republican Senatorial Committee formally backs Sen. Darline Graham for the South Carolina U.S. Senate runoff, with NRSC Chair Tim Scott publicly endorsing her and urging other top finishers who didn’t advance—Russell Fry, Mark Sanford and Mark Lynch—to back her as well. The push aims to consolidate remaining rivals’ support quickly to secure a victory, following Graham’s strong primary showing and initial backing from President Trump.

via Politico|
#darline-graham#nrsc#politics
Full-name controversy dominates Michigan race as Islamophobia accusations surface
us-politics2 months ago

Full-name controversy dominates Michigan race as Islamophobia accusations surface

Tim Scott was pressed on ads that highlight Abdul El-Sayed's full Arabic name, a tactic critics say echoes Islamophobic attacks on Barack Obama. Scott argued the focus is on El-Sayed’s positions, while El-Sayed and supporters say the move exploits his Muslim background. El-Sayed has invoked Obama’s 2008 campaign to argue that a candidate with an Arabic name can win, and Hasan Piker’s association has fueled the controversy; Obama has spoken with El-Sayed as Democrats denounce the smear ahead of Michigan’s Senate race against a Trump-endorsed challenger.

via The Independent|
#abdul-el-sayed#barack-obama#hasan-piker
Global interest slows Lindsey Graham funeral plans
politics2 months ago

Global interest slows Lindsey Graham funeral plans

Funeral plans for U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham are being delayed by the number of world leaders interested in attending and the logistics of coordinating a lie-in-state in the U.S. Capitol and a National Cathedral service, with scheduling potentially pushing events to next week or later and a rapid South Carolina service afterward; Tim Scott described the process as more complex due to multiple high-profile attendees and ongoing SC Senate race considerations.

via Post and Courier|
#funeral-arrangements#lindsey-graham#national-cathedral
politics2 months ago

Scott backs Gowdy to fill Graham’s Senate seat amid SC scramble

Sen. Tim Scott endorsed former Rep. Trey Gowdy as a potential short-term pick to finish Sen. Lindsey Graham’s term after Graham’s death, signaling a hurried scramble among South Carolina Republicans ahead of an August special primary. Gowdy’s Benghazi-era profile and close ties to Scott are central to the bid, but other contenders—Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, and a Trump-influenced shortlist—are in contention as the party weighs how the vacancy could affect priorities like the NDAA and defense funding.

via Politico|
#gowdy#lindsey-graham#politics
Senate Moves CLARITY Act Toward Floor Vote on Crypto Regulation
regulation4 months ago

Senate Moves CLARITY Act Toward Floor Vote on Crypto Regulation

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) was added to the Senate calendar, signaling a near-floor vote after committee passage. The bill would define a regulatory framework for digital assets and clarify duties for the SEC and CFTC, with backing from Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott and urging swift action from Sen. Cynthia Lummis as Congress weighs crypto-market reforms ahead of the August recess.

via CoinGape|
#clarity-act#crypto-regulation#digital-assets
Trump vents at GOP after racist video backlash, signaling a brewing rift
politics7 months ago

Trump vents at GOP after racist video backlash, signaling a brewing rift

President Donald Trump reportedly vented to allies about GOP lawmakers who condemned a racist video posted to Truth Social, targeting Sen. Tim Scott and Sen. Katie Britt and warning of consequences for allies who oppose his priorities. The White House removed the clip after backlash from top Republicans, and Trump said he wouldn’t discipline the unnamed staffer blamed for posting it. The episode underscores growing tensions within the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms and raises questions about loyalty and leadership within Trump’s circle.

via CNN|
#gop#katie-britt#politics