Graham and Andrews clash in South Carolina Senate debate

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 15:14 · Archive

Republican Sen. Darline Graham and Democratic nominee Annie Andrews debated in South Carolina three weeks before the general election.

Republican Sen. Darline Graham and Democratic nominee Annie Andrews debated on Sunday night in South Carolina, three weeks before the general election for a U.S. Senate seat that has tightened unexpectedly as the midterm campaign enters its final weeks. The hour-long debate was the only scheduled broadcast meeting between the candidates. The seat became vacant in July following the death of Lindsey Graham, who had held it for multiple terms. Darline Graham was appointed to complete his term and subsequently won the Republican nomination, backed by President Donald Trump. Outside Republican groups have directed millions of dollars into the state to support her.

During the debate, Graham expressed concern about 'socialist Democrats' and said Andrews would not stand up to her party. Andrews responded by claiming she would stand up to her own party and put South Carolina first, rather than serving as 'the White House's ambassador to South Carolina'. She accused Graham of following scripts, referencing Graham's repeated labelling of her with comparisons to figures including Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The debate also included Libertarian candidate Kasie Whitener and covered issues including foreign relations, economic policy, and artificial intelligence.

How it is being reported

• SC Dem Senate candidate claims she will stand up to her party as Graham ties her to 'socialist Democrats'Democratic South Carolina U.S. Senate candidate Annie Andrews and Republican Sen. Darline Graham clashed during a U.S. Senate election debate.Fox News · 12 Oct, 14:46
• Trump-backed Senate hopeful fires back after Democrat calls her ‘unserious’Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., and Democratic nominee Annie Andrews took their campaign trail sniping to the debate stage Sunday nightIndependent World · 12 Oct, 09:12

In this story: Darline Graham · Annie Andrews · Donald Trump · Lindsey Graham · South Carolina · Bernie Sanders · Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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