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Democratic strategist: ‘Something’s going on’ when Trump ‘can only deliver 52 percent’ in South Carolina
- President Trump campaigned for and endorsed Darline Graham, who won the GOP runoff over Rep. Ralph Norman by just under 5 points.
- Graham replaces her late brother Lindsey Graham on the ballot and will face Democrat Annie Andrews in the general — forecasters still rate the Republican as the favorite.
- Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha was surprised Trump only pulled about 52% support and turnout was modest (~369,000), though Graham dominated in Myrtle Beach/Horry County.
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