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Darline Graham returns to the debate stage as GOP nerves hit overdrive
MS NOW • • nation
Key Points:
- MS NOW rates the South Carolina Senate race as a likely Republican win, with incumbent Lindsey Graham's daughter, who was recently sworn in, facing a challenging general election.
- Appointed by Governor Henry McMaster at former President Trump's urging, Graham won a competitive Republican primary but has struggled to define her policy positions and demonstrate clear political direction.
- Some South Carolina voters remain undecided, with support often tied to the Graham family name or a desire for a GOP Senate majority, despite concerns about her debate performances and experience.
- Former Trump-endorsed candidate Ralph Norman, who lost the primary, believes Trump's backing of Graham may be backfiring and notes a small write-in campaign for himself, highlighting divisions within the party.
- Graham's main challenge is uniting South Carolina Republicans after a contentious primary and the death of her brother, with doubts about her ability to consolidate support despite anticipated efforts to rally Trump supporters.
