South Carolina Governor Appoints Sister of Late GOP Senator Graham to Replace Him
Darline Graham Nordone was appointed to serve the remainder of her late brother’s Senate term.
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South Carolina’s governor appointed Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, to serve the remainder of his term. The appointment makes Nordone the state’s first female senator.
South Carolina’s governor appointed Darline Graham Nordone to replace her brother, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, and serve out the rest of his term, which ends in January.
Nordone has never held public office before. Her appointment makes her South Carolina’s first female senator.
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96 OUTLETSOutlets agree South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to complete the Senate term of her late brother, Lindsey Graham, following a recommendation from Donald Trump. Left-leaning outlets focus on nepotism and qualification questions, with Newsone arguing the pick exposes political double standards. Center outlets emphasize the succession process and South Carolina's special election timeline. Right-leaning outlets highlight Donald Trump's backing and praise the appointment as a fitting continuation of Lindsey Graham's legacy.
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