Right-leaningSouth Carolina US Senate Candidates Face Off in DebateThe Epoch TimesMixed
Center baseline · WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)HighSouth Carolina Senate candidates clash over economy, health care, foreign policy in debate
As of October 12, 2026 at 3:52 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happenedU.S. Senate candidates debated key issues Sunday night, including the economy, health care, the war with Iran and artificial intelligence.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "Sparks fly after Darline Graham's latest debate gaffe: 'So stunningly unqualified'". The right frames it as "South Carolina US Senate Candidates Face Off in Debate".
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Left / center-leftCan a Democrat Beat Darline Graham? 5 Takeaways From the South Carolina Senate Debate
The New York Times · Center-left · News report
CenterSouth Carolina Senate candidates clash over economy, health care, foreign policy in debate
WCNC Charlotte (Tegna) · Center · News report
Right / center-rightSouth Carolina US Senate Candidates Face Off in Debate
Can a Democrat Beat Darline Graham? 5 Takeaways From the South Carolina Senate Debate
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South Carolina Senate rivals spar over Iran, AI and Trump in debate
Annie Andrews and Darline Graham are running to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, and the winner will make history as the first female senator elected from South Carolina.
Sparks flew Sunday after Darline Graham's latest gaffe during the South Carolina Senate debate. Graham faced off against Democratic challenger Annie Andrews, during which she was asked abou...
South Carolina US Senate Candidates Face Off in Debate
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