Key Insights from South Carolina’s Republican Senate Primary Runoff
POLICY WIRE — Myrtle Beach, South Carolina — The race to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the passing of Lindsey Graham has intensified as his sister, Darline Graham, faces off against...
POLICY WIRE — Myrtle Beach, South Carolina — The race to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the passing of Lindsey Graham has intensified as his sister, Darline Graham, faces off against Congressman Ralph Norman in a crucial debate ahead of the runoff election.
Darline Graham, endorsed by President Donald Trump, highlighted the president’s support as a cornerstone of her campaign. I want to thank President Trump for his endorsement, she stated, leveraging the backing to bolster her candidacy.
Norman, representing the more conservative northern part of the state, emphasized his congressional experience. “I’ve got a proven record, folks. You can look me up for eight years. I’ve been in Congress. I’m the most conservative member. You know how I’m going to vote. My resume is my record,” he asserted.
The debate, held in Newberry and broadcast by Newsmax, saw both candidates espousing right-wing narratives and conspiracy theories, including claims about Trump’s ‘DOGE’ group uncovering waste and fraud, and calls for Anthony Fauci’s imprisonment.
Norman, who previously endorsed Nikki Haley over Trump, subtly criticized the president’s Iran policy. “He’s going to have to tell the American people what’s it going to take, if the Straits of Hormuz are still dominated by a country that is supposed to be decimated,” he remarked.
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Trump’s involvement in the Senate race surpasses his engagement in the governor’s race, where his initial endorsement of Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette shifted to Attorney General Alan Wilson. In this Senate race, Trump not only endorsed Darline Graham but also encouraged her to run for a full term.
President Trump is set to rally for Graham in Myrtle Beach on Friday, a move aimed at consolidating support ahead of the August 25 runoff. With Darline Graham securing less than a third of the vote in the primary, she will need to rally support from third-place finisher Russell Fry’s backers to defeat Norman.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
