Source: Fox News
Summary
Graham Platner, a progressive Democrat, won the Democratic primary in Maine’s Senate race, while Donald Trump-backed candidates had a successful night in South Carolina’s primaries. Platner, who was endorsed by Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, will face moderate Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election. In South Carolina, Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette finished first in the GOP gubernatorial primary and will advance to a runoff election, while Sen. Lindsey Graham won a majority of the vote in the Senate GOP primary.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The left storms back, with Platner’s victory giving a boost to the progressive wing of the party. Trump’s endorsement power is on display, with his candidates winning in South Carolina. Platner’s controversies seem to have been shrugged off by Maine voters. The president’s immense clout over the GOP is still evident. The familiar question of Trump’s influence on the Republican Party remains.
Author: Evan Null
