President Donald Trump has granted Graham his 'complete and total endorsement' while drawing condemnation for repeatedly labeling Andrews as 'Annie "Trannie" Andrews.' Andrews, a pediatrician and mother of three, responded by focusing her platform on healthcare costs and families. Both Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune are scheduling visits to South Carolina to stabilize the party's standing in the race.
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Senate GOP Sends $5M to Shore Up Darline Graham in SC
US Politics15 days ago
National party officials are mobilizing to prevent a Democratic win in a contest that has become far closer than expected. The Senate GOP is sending $5 million to bolster Senator Darline Graham, who holds a slim 46% to 45% lead over her opponent, Annie Andrews, in an October 2 InsiderAdvantage poll. Graham, a political novice appointed to the seat in July after the death of her brother Lindsey Graham, is facing a challenger who has outspent and outraised her in the state.
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