South Carolina’s Surprise Election (with Meg Kinnard)
Senator Lindsey Graham's death in July triggered a special Republican primary in South Carolina to select his successor for the U.S. Senate. His sister, Darline Graham, secured an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, but polling and focus‑group data suggest she may not be the clear front‑runner. The episode features Associated Press reporter Meg Kinnard discussing Graham's legacy and the unexpected dynamics of the fast‑moving election.
- ▪Senator Lindsey Graham passed away in July, prompting a special Republican primary in South Carolina.
- ▪Darline Graham, his sister, received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump.
- ▪Polls and focus‑group research indicate that the Trump endorsement may not guarantee Darline Graham a decisive advantage over other Republican challengers.
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Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/Preview246516The Focus GroupSouth Carolina’s Surprise Election (with Meg Kinnard)After Sen.Sarah LongwellAugust 8∙ Paid246516After Sen. Lindsey Graham’s passing in July, South Carolina is holding a special Republican primary to replace him as the nominee for U.S. Senate. His sister, Sen. Darline Graham, has President Trump’s endorsement. But the polls (and our focus group) suggests that that may not be enough to fend off a cadre of other challengers.
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