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Republican Senator Darline Graham and Democratic challenger Annie Andrews faced off in their sole debate for the South Carolina Senate race. The encounter grew testy as the candidates clashed over various issues including Donald Trump and national politics. The race has drawn attention as an unexpectedly competitive contest in the state.
Outlets across the spectrum agree that Senator Darline Graham and Democratic challenger Annie Andrews participated in a contentious and significant debate in the competitive South Carolina Senate race.
Left-leaning outlets like NBC News and Rolling Stone emphasized specific policy issues and background profiles of the candidates, such as Andrews's pediatric career and her perspective on Trump. Center outlets like The Hill and PBS NewsHour focused primarily on the debate format, takeaways, and the inclusion of other candidates. The Right-leaning Washington Examiner framed the event as a make-or-break moment for the Trump-backed incumbent while downplaying concerns about the race's competitiveness.
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Lone debate for South Carolina Senate gets testy: 5 takeaways
Sen. Darline Graham (R) and pediatrician Annie Andrews (D) faced off in their one and only debate on Sunday in the South Carolina Senate race, which quickly became testy as Graham sought to tie the physician to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) while Andrews suggested the GOP senator wouldn’t be able to stand up…
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Source context: 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.
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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.
Annie Andrews talks to Rolling Stone about Trump's attacks, Darline Graham, and the issues animating voters — and herself
Sen. Darline Graham (R-South Carolina) clashed with Democrat Annie Andrews in their only scheduled debate of a Senate race that has become unexpectedly competitive.
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Sen. Darline Graham (R) and pediatrician Annie Andrews (D) faced off in their one and only debate on Sunday in the South Carolina Senate race, which quickly became testy as Graham sought to tie the physician to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) while Andrews suggested the GOP senator wouldn’t be able to stand up…
South Carolina Republican Sen. Darline Graham will face off in a debate Sunday against Democratic challenger Dr. Annie Andrews and Libertarian candidate Kasie Whitener.
Sen. Darline Graham and Democratic nominee Annie Andrews took their social media feud to the debate stage as they vie for an open Senate seat in South Carolina
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Republicans are brushing off signs of an unexpectedly competitive Senate race in South Carolina, where President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate is locked in a statistical tie with her Democratic opponent less than a month before Election Day. Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC), who was appointed to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham in July, is running…
