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Darline Graham Hit With Brutal Snub in Own Party
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- Darline Graham, who took over her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat, is facing opposition within her own party, notably from the family of GOP Rep. Ralph Norman, who lost to her in the primary runoff.
- Warren Norman, Ralph Norman’s son, expressed in an op-ed that he is leaning towards voting for Democrat Annie Andrews, citing a need for leadership that stands up to corruption and party pressures.
- Despite Trump's strong endorsement and a narrow primary victory, Darline Graham has struggled on the campaign trail and is currently leading by only three points in polls within a reliably Republican state.
- Graham is also contending with a damaging documentary alleging that her late brother, former Senator Lindsey Graham, paid men for sex, including one who was underage, which could impact her campaign.
- Ralph Norman has stated he will support his former opponent at the ballot box, highlighting a significant intra-party divide as Darline Graham seeks to solidify her position.
