S6 Ep53: South Carolina’s Surprise Election (with Meg Kinnard)
Summary
Sarah Longwell and AP’s Meg Kennard discuss South Carolina’s compressed Republican Senate primary following Lindsey Graham’s death. They analyze voter sentiment on Graham’s legacy and the frontrunners, including his sister Darlene, who holds Trump’s endorsement but lacks experience. The episode also covers the potential impact of South Carolina moving to first in the 2028 Democratic presidential calendar.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Mark Sanford and South Carolina politics
South Carolina's role in Democratic primaries and 2028
Focus Group: Lindsey Graham's legacy and character
Graham's relationship with Trump and GOP voters
Darlene Graham's campaign and voter perceptions
Other Republican candidates: Frye, Norman, and Mason
Mark Sanford's candidacy and the Appalachian Trail scandal
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