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Intraparty Rift Over Darline Graham’s Senate Bid in South Carolina
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Intraparty Rift Over Darline Graham’s Senate Bid
Republican Rep. Ralph Norman, who lost to Sen. Darline Graham in the August primary for the South Carolina Senate seat, announced that he will not campaign for her in the upcoming general election. He added that the election “has consequences” and that he will refuse any request to campaign on her behalf, despite pressure from fellow House Republicans.
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Official Statements & Responses
Rep. Russell Fry, another former Senate primary contender, told reporters that Norman “should step into the arena” and support the party’s nominee.
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Data & Statistics
The Senate Leadership Fund, aligned with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, pledged $5 million in ad spending for the South Carolina race earlier this month. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report recently shifted its rating for the contest from “Likely Republican” to “Lean Republican,” reflecting a tighter-than-expected race.
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Verbatim Quote
- “Last night, I asked Ralph Norman if he would campaign for Darline Graham in the Senate race in South Carolina,” — Tara Servatius, investigative journalist