SC GOP Senate candidate drops out, endorses Mark Lynch in bid to unseat Lindsey Graham
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Key Points:
- Paul Dans, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in South Carolina, has ended his campaign and endorsed Mark Lynch in the GOP primary against incumbent Senator Lindsey Graham.
- Dans stated his withdrawal was due to the deadline to remove his name from the ballot and was not influenced by a recent endorsement from Tucker Carlson.
- He criticized Graham's record, arguing that Republicans cannot "Make America Great Again" until Graham is defeated, and believes Lynch has the resources for a successful campaign.
- Dans highlighted South Carolina's issues with poor road infrastructure and education, urging voters not to trust Graham to prioritize Trump's agenda.
- The South Carolina Republican primary is scheduled for June 9.
