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Updated · The Daily Beast · Jul 21
Darline Graham Nordone Jumps to 80% in GOP Primary After Trump Endorsement
Updated
Updated · The Daily Beast · Jul 21

Darline Graham Nordone Jumps to 80% in GOP Primary After Trump Endorsement

3 articles · Updated · The Daily Beast · Jul 21

Summary

  • Kalshi now gives Darline Graham Nordone an 80% chance of winning South Carolina’s GOP Senate primary, up from 14% before Donald Trump endorsed her.
  • Harry Enten called the 62-year-old political newcomer the clear favorite, saying Trump’s backing has been especially potent in Senate primaries and follows Lindsey Graham’s death on July 11.
  • Graham Nordone announced her candidacy Monday after being appointed to finish her brother’s term through January, pitching more focus on domestic affordability issues than foreign policy.
  • Russell Fry entered the race just before her launch and cast himself as a “MAGA Warrior,” while Rep. Ralph Norman and businessman Mark Lynch have also joined the primary.

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