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Darline Graham stumbles, says she's not foreign policy expert, an emphasis for her late brother, whose Senate seat she holds - Israel & Jewish News

At a runoff debate, Graham said she was not well informed on national security and emphasized domestic concerns.

Darline Graham stumbles, says she's not foreign policy expert, an emphasis for her late brother, whose Senate seat she holds - Israel & Jewish News
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At a runoff debate, Sen. Darline Graham said she was not well informed on national security after being asked about Taiwan and the South China Sea. She said domestic concerns, including voters’ pocketbooks, would be her main focus.

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Senator and candidate in the Republican Senate nomination runoff

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Darline Graham’s late brother and former senator, cited as a contrast on foreign policy

Donald Trump
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President who endorsed Darline Graham and was scheduled to campaign for her

Ralph Norman
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Graham’s opponent in the Republican Senate nomination runoff

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Darline Graham Says She Is Not Informed on National Security at Debate

Outlets agree that during a South Carolina Republican Senate runoff debate, Darline Graham said she was not well informed on national security or that it was not her area of expertise. The remark drew scrutiny as she seeks a full Senate term. Left-leaning outlets link the remark to wider criticism of Graham’s debate performance and the politics around Trump’s support. Center outlets focus on the national-security answer and the criticism it drew. Right-leaning outlets likewise report the remark and reactions, with one emphasizing Graham’s stated focus on domestic concerns.

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