Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump has recommended Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, to fill his vacant Senate seat. Trump made the suggestion to South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, who is expected to announce his pick for the seat. Sen. Tim Scott also supports Nordone, saying she would be a “fantastic pick” to serve out the remainder of the Senate term.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Trump’s announcement comes as a scramble behind the scenes takes place to fill Graham’s spot. McMaster is expected to announce his pick for the seat, and has kept quiet about who he would prefer. Sen. Tim Scott wants to see Graham’s sister get the nod for his seat, and has also floated other possible replacements.
The process has entered a familiar phase, with politicians weighing in on who should fill the vacant seat. The appointment race nears its conclusion, but the race for the GOP nomination to run in South Carolina is still wide open.
It’s a moment of transition, with familiar names and familiar dynamics at play.
The question of who will fill Graham’s seat has become a matter of political jockeying, with different factions and interests vying for influence.
The announcement of McMaster’s pick is expected to be a significant moment in the process.
