A New York Times/Siena poll shows Darline tied with her Democratic opponent, but can she win in a state that hasn't sent a Democrat to the Senate since 1998?
I'm worried about this: Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline, is running for his US Senate seat in South Carolina. A New York Times/Siena poll of 707 likely voters showed Darline tied with her Democratic opponent, Annie Andrews, at 48 percent each.
Trumps Endorsement Boosts Darline to Surprising Poll Lead
A tie is not what you'd expect in a state that hasn't sent a Democrat to the US Senate since 1998. President Donald Trump has become personally invested in the race and held multiple rallies for Darline.
Trumps Endorsement Sparks Unprecedented Lindsey Graham Sister Support
It's not just the numbers that are surprising - it's also the context: South Carolina has not sent a Democrat to the US Senate since 1998.
President Donald Trump's personal investment in the race is also noteworthy. He's become a close friend of Lindsey Graham's and even spoke at his funeral, and now he's holding multiple rallies for Darline. But what's striking is that Trump has repeatedly unleashed an unflattering nickname on Andrews, calling her 'Annie "Trannie" Andrews' - despite the fact that she's not transgender.
The GOP allocated an additional $5 million in South Carolina to support Darline as an 'insurance policy', but it remains to be seen whether this influx of cash will be enough to sway voters. One thing is certain, though: this election has the potential to flip a seat blue for the first time in decades.
But it's not just about the polls - it's also about the money.
Source: Google News
