Source: Fox News
Summary
Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., released a campaign ad suggesting his opponent, Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., is the establishment’s candidate in the South Carolina special Republican U.S. Senate primary runoff. Norman claims to be a proven conservative with a record of fighting for the people, while Graham’s campaign calls him a “party of one” who is not a consistent fiscal conservative. The two candidates will face off in the Aug. 25 runoff, with Graham backed by President Donald Trump and Norman receiving support from conservative leaders.
Our Reading
As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Ralph Norman and Darline Graham exchange blows in a campaign ad and statements to the press. Norman suggests Graham is the establishment’s candidate, while Graham’s campaign calls him inconsistent and self-serving. The two candidates seek to outdo each other in their claims of conservatism. The familiar script of a Republican primary runoff plays out in South Carolina. The performance of conservative credentials has begun.
Author: Evan Null
