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Darline Graham promotes Trump's agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary

As one of nine Republicans seeking to replace him more permanently in a special primary election set for Aug. 11, Graham is a relative political unknown facing off against some of the state's best-known GOP names.

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What happened As one of nine Republicans seeking to replace him more permanently in a special primary election set for Aug. 11, Graham is a relative political unknown facing off against some of the state's best-known GOP names.
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Left / center-leftDarline Graham promotes Trump's agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary

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PBS NewsHourNews report · Aug 1, 10:07 PM

Darline Graham promotes Trump's agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary

As one of nine Republicans seeking to replace him more permanently in a special primary election set for Aug. 11, Graham is a relative political unknown facing off against some of the state...

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ABC News - USNews report · Aug 2, 12:49 AM

Darline Graham promotes Trump's agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary

Sen. Darline Graham has made her political debut in South Carolina, stepping into the spotlight after her brother Lindsey Graham's death to advocate for President Donald Trump's policy prio...

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Aug 1, 10:07 PM: PBS NewsHour joined the source map.

Aug 2, 12:49 AM: ABC News - US joined the source map.

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