Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump has endorsed both Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson in the South Carolina Republican gubernatorial runoff. Trump previously endorsed Evette, but added Wilson to his endorsement list, saying “I can’t hurt one of them by only Endorsing the other.” The runoff is seen as a test of Trump’s influence in the GOP. Evette and Wilson will face off in the June 23 runoff, with the winner likely to win the general election in the heavily Republican state.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Trump endorses both candidates in the South Carolina governor runoff. He previously endorsed Evette, but now adds Wilson to the list. This is not the first time Trump has made dual endorsements in the same Republican race. The runoff has become combustible, with both candidates launching personal attacks. The winner of the GOP runoff will be considered the clear favorite in the general election.
The president’s endorsement power has been on display in GOP primaries, but his streak was recently snapped in Iowa. Trump’s candidates have ousted incumbents he targeted in several states. The runoff is seen as a test of Trump’s influence in the GOP.
Trump’s endorsement of both candidates is a move to hedge his bets, as he is already backing Evette. The president’s decision is a familiar move, as he has made dual endorsements before.
The sequence of events feels like a well-rehearsed routine.
Author: Evan Null
