Scoop: Senate GOP to send $5m to shore up Graham in South Carolina
Summary
The main Republican super PAC plans to spend $5 million to support GOP Senate nominee Darline Graham in South Carolina, where the race is unexpectedly close. This shows concern among Republicans about holding the seat, as Democrats are gaining ground weeks before the November election.Key Facts
- The Senate Leadership Fund super PAC will inject $5 million to help Darline Graham, the GOP candidate in South Carolina.
- Graham was appointed in July, promoted by President Donald Trump, and is the sister of Senator Lindsey Graham.
- Graham is behind in fundraising and polling compared to her Democratic opponent, Annie Andrews.
- Recent polls show the race nearly tied in a state Republicans have controlled for a long time.
- Democrats canceled some ad spending in nearby North Carolina, where their candidate is doing well.
- The super PAC is spending money in other challenging GOP races nationwide, not just South Carolina.
- Graham avoids media interviews and faced criticism during the GOP primary debate for lack of knowledge on foreign policy.
- Andrews, a pediatrician, runs a quieter campaign but has significant funding from a group supporting Democrats with science and tech backgrounds.
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