South Carolina governor will pick successor to serve out Grahamâs term as Trump says âI have somebody I think would be greatâ US politicians and foreign leaders pay tribute to Graham South Carolinaâs governor, Henry McMaster, has the political decision of a lifetime with the unexpected death in office of Senator Lindsey Graham. The Republican governor and loyalist of Donald Trump will appoint a new senator to serve out the remainder of Grahamâs term, which ends on 3 January. Whoever McMaster appoints will probably have a leg up in a special primary election on 11 August to fill Grahamâs place on the November ballot, which he won despite facing five challengers from his party in June. That election calendar favors candidates with wide name recognition and deep institutional support. The candidate would still run against Democratic nominee Annie Andrews, a pediatrician who gained significant support in the red state, but still faces an uphill challenge. Congressman Joe Wilson has reportedly expressed interest in the seat. Of the Republican delegation to Washington, Wilson is the longest tenured. He has represented South Carolinaâs second congressional district since 200
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Congressman to run for seat despite Donald Trump backing Graham’s sister, Darline, should she choose to run The Republican representative Ralph Norman, of South Carolina, has announced he will join the race to succeed the late senator…
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Congressman to run for seat despite Donald Trump backing Graham’s sister, Darline, should she choose to run The Republican representative Ralph Norman, of South Carolina, has announced he will join the race to succeed…
Read original at The Guardian →President Donald Trump said heâs urged Sen. Darline Graham, the younger sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, to run in South Carolinaâs upcoming special primary and pledged his âcomplete and total…
Read original at CNN →The US state mourns its long-serving senator while Republicans scramble to choose a successor The South Carolina state house is a microcosm of the USâs contradictions. Outside there are memorials to the Confederate…
Read original at The Guardian →Late-night host covered the dire state of the US economy and how the president is distracted by other priorities Seth Meyers discussed Donald Trumpâs many weaknesses as president as the US economy continues to tumble.…
Read original at The Guardian →Following the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, a high-stakes scramble has begun for his South Carolina seat–and the battle for President Trump’s endorsement is already heating up. Former Obama State Department…
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Read original at Fox News →South Carolina governor asks Darline Graham Nordone to replace senator who died on Saturday, after Trump recommendation Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Henry McMaster, South Carolinaâs governor,…
Read original at The Guardian →Lawmakers face obstacles, including demands from Trump, Mitch McConnell’s absence and senator’s sudden death Republican lawmakers return to the Capitol this week facing a lengthy to-do list and Donald Trump’s demands…
Read original at The Guardian →President Donald Trump will support the passage of a bipartisan Russia sanctions package that was spearheaded by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, a White House official told CNN on Monday. The endorsement comes days after…
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Read original at Fox News →US Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, died on Saturday night from a tear in his artery, according to preliminary findings from a medical examiner. Aortic dissection is rare, and life-threatening in…
Read original at CNN →South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced the appointment of Sen. Lindsey Grahamâs sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to serve in the longtime Republican lawmakerâs seat after he suddenly died over the weekend.…
Read original at CNN →Senator played major role in critical negotiations with Democrats and members of his own party on key issues When Democrats and Republicans were earlier this year locked in a standoff that had plunged the Department of…
Read original at The Guardian →In December 2015, when Donald Trump was still a long-shot candidate in the GOPâs sprawling primary field, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham offered a brazen assessment of the political outsider. âYou know how you make…
Read original at CNN →Trump says US senator was âa true American patriotâ while Zelenskyy says heâs âdeeply saddenedâ by his death Grahamâs death triggers a scramble to replace him â what happens next? Lindsey Graham dies after…
Read original at The Guardian →South Carolina governor will pick successor to serve out Grahamâs term as Trump says âI have somebody I think would be greatâ US politicians and foreign leaders pay tribute to Graham South Carolinaâs governor,…
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Congressman to run for seat despite Donald Trump backing Graham’s sister, Darline, should she choose to run The Republican representative Ralph Norman, of South Carolina, has announced he will join the race to succeed the late senator…
View source →President Donald Trump said heâs urged Sen. Darline Graham, the younger sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, to run in South Carolinaâs upcoming special primary and pledged his âcomplete and total endorsementâ if she enters the…
View source →The US state mourns its long-serving senator while Republicans scramble to choose a successor The South Carolina state house is a microcosm of the USâs contradictions. Outside there are memorials to the Confederate war dead and African…
View source →Late-night host covered the dire state of the US economy and how the president is distracted by other priorities Seth Meyers discussed Donald Trumpâs many weaknesses as president as the US economy continues to tumble. On Late Night, the…
View source →Following the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, a high-stakes scramble has begun for his South Carolina seat–and the battle for President Trump’s endorsement is already heating up. Former Obama State Department SpokespersonMarie…
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