Darline Graham, Annie Andrews Spar In South Carolina Senate Debate

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Sen. Darline Graham and Democratic nominee Annie Andrews met for their only debate Sunday night in a South Carolina Senate race that has tightened unexpectedly ahead of the midterms. Graham, appointed after her brother Lindsey Graham's death in July and endorsed by President Trump, has leaned less heavily on that endorsement than she did during the special primary.

Andrews labeled Graham 'the White House's ambassador to South Carolina' and needled her over a prior debate flub in which Graham admitted national security 'is not my thing' when asked about Taiwan. Graham countered that at least she admits what she doesn't know, and accused Andrews of flip-flopping and deceiving voters.

Andrews also raised Graham's use of her maiden name, which Graham said was limited to a social media page and tied to her parents' deaths, calling the line of questioning painful. Outside groups have poured millions into the race, described as an insurance policy for Graham's chances.

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Two candidates spent an hour telling voters the other one shouldn't have the job, which is one way to fill sixty minutes but not much of a pitch for either resume. When the sharpest attack line is admitting you don't know something and the sharpest defense is admitting it louder, the bar for this seat has been set somewhere near the floor. South Carolina gets three more weeks of this before somebody has to actually win it.

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