Darline Graham's Debate Comment Could 'Spin Out of Control': GOP Strategist
I’m not that informed on national security,” Graham said, drawing what appeared to be boos from some members of the audience.“But I do support the military,” she continued, noting her brother and father’s service in the Air Force and Army, respectively.“I’m not a polished politician up here. National security is not my thing, not my area of expertise,” Graham said. “But I do support the military.”View this post on XGraham entered the race with two major advantages: President Donald Trump’s endorsement and name recognition, Republican strategist Doug Heye said on CNN.
- ▪I’m not that informed on national security,” Graham said, drawing what appeared to be boos from some members of the audience.“But I do support the military,” she continued, noting her brother and father’s service in the Air Force and Army,
- ▪National security is not my thing, not my area of expertise,” Graham said.
- ▪“But I do support the military.”View this post on XGraham entered the race with two major advantages: President Donald Trump’s endorsement and name recognition, Republican strategist Doug Heye said on CNN.
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By Alex BackusEditor0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Republican Senator Darline Graham said that she is “not that informed on national security” during a South Carolina senatorial debate Tuesday night, telling voters that national security is “not my thing” as she campaigns for a full six-year term.Graham made the remarks after moderator Greta Van Susteren asked whether Taiwan and the South China Sea are national security issues for the United States and, if so, why.After asking Van Susteren to repeat the question, Graham said she wanted to be candid about her lack of expertise on the subject.Read More on Politics“I’m just going to be honest here.
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