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What South Carolina is about right now

From the most recent day summarised (October 14).

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Subjects the summaries marked rising or new in the last week.

Trump-Graham rallyPAC spendingDebate criticism of GrahamDiscussion of Graham's family tiesDiscussion of Graham's husband's businessDebate falloutIran war commentsRefusal of more debatesGraham's qualificationsGraham husband Chinese manufacturing ties
SCSCWed 14 Oct

Posters highlight Trump rally plans with Darline Graham

The conversation today is dominated by the news that Donald Trump plans to rally with Senator Darline Graham in South Carolina on October 21.

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The conversation today is dominated by the news that Donald Trump plans to rally with Senator Darline Graham in South Carolina on October 21. This development has sparked significant discussion regarding Graham's qualifications, particularly following a debate where her remarks on national security were criticized. Additionally, there is active coverage of spending by the Security Is Strength PAC, which is heavily funding ads against Democrat Annie Andrews. Candidates for various offices, including state-level positions, are also active in promoting their platforms and outreach efforts.

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What people said

Sparks fly after the late Senator Lindsay Graham's sister's latest debate gaffe: 'So stunningly unqualified'
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Security Is Strength PAC spent $1M on ads against Annie Andrews (D) in the South Carolina Senate race.
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But Miss Scarlett, I don't know nuthin' 'bout foreign policy!
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SCSCTue 13 Oct

Posters criticize Darline Graham following Senate debate

The South Carolina Senate race conversation centers on the televised debate between Darline Graham and Annie Andrews.

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SCSCMon 12 Oct

Darline Graham faces criticism over debate performance and Iran war comments

Following their only scheduled debate, posters express strong opinions on the South Carolina Senate race.

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SCSCSun 11 Oct

Darline Graham faces scrutiny over husband's business ties and debate anticipation

The conversation centers on the upcoming Senate debate between Darline Graham and Annie Andrews, alongside reports regarding the business ties of Graham's husband to Chinese manufacturing.

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SCSCSat 10 Oct

Trump's slur against Andrews sparks debate over Graham's response

The conversation centers on a Washington Post report linking Darline Graham's husband to businesses reliant on Chinese manufacturing, contrasting with her anti-China rhetoric.

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SCSCFri 9 Oct

Andrews Faces Intense Backlash Over Trans Rhetoric

The conversation is dominated by a sharp backlash against Democratic Senate candidate Dr.

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SCSCThu 8 Oct

Andrews Faces Backlash Over Transphobic Pivot

The day's discourse is dominated by the fallout from Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews' release of an ad calling trans women 'biological men' following a slur from Donald Trump.

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SCSCWed 7 Oct

Trump Slur and $5M GOP Cash Injection Define SC Senate Race

The conversation is dominated by President Trump's use of an anti-trans slur against Democratic Senate candidate Dr.

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SCSCTue 6 Oct

GOP 'Insurance Policy' and Trump Slur Dominate SC Senate Coverage

The South Carolina Senate race has become a focal point of national attention following President Trump's use of an anti-transgender slur against Democratic candidate Dr.

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SCSCMon 5 Oct

Trump Slur Sparks Backlash and Andrews Fundraising Push

The day was dominated by a significant reaction to Donald Trump's use of an anti-transgender slur against Dr.

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SCSCSun 4 Oct

Andrews Outpacing Graham in Visibility and Polling

The conversation is dominated by the contrast between Annie Andrews' active campaigning and Darline Graham's perceived lack of activity.

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SCSCSat 3 Oct

Andrews Gains Traction as Graham Faces Criticism over Ties

The conversation today is dominated by a shift toward criticizing Darline Graham's perceived lack of independence, with several posts highlighting her 'rubber stamp' status for Donald Trump and her funding sources.

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SCSCFri 2 Oct

Dr. Annie Andrews Gains Momentum as Graham Faces Criticism

The conversation today focuses heavily on the contrast between Dr.

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SCSCThu 1 Oct

Darline Graham Faces Criticism Over Judiciary Committee Performance

Public discourse is heavily focused on Darline Graham's performance on the Senate Judiciary Committee, particularly her interactions regarding Special Counsel Jack Smith and her late brother's records.

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SCSCWed 30 Sept

Darline Graham Faces Heavy Scrutiny

The conversation today is dominated by a surge of posts regarding Senatorial candidate Darline Graham.

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SCSCTue 29 Sept

A quiet day

This feed matched 0 posts on this day — too few to describe a trend.

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SCSCMon 28 Sept

A quiet day

This feed matched 0 posts on this day — too few to describe a trend.

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