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Darline Graham Nordone Set to Take Over Lindsey's Seat: Rpt

Reports said she would be appointed to complete the remainder of her brother’s Senate term.

Darline Graham Nordone Set to Take Over Lindsey's Seat: Rpt
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Reports said South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster would appoint Darline Graham Nordone to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat. President Donald Trump and Sen. Tim Scott had recommended her for the position.

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Expected appointee to fill her brother’s Senate seat

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

Late senator whose seat is expected to be filled by his sister

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

Recommended Darline Graham Nordone for the appointment

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

Recommended Darline Graham Nordone for the appointment

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, Governor expected to appoint the interim senator

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South Carolina Governor Appoints Darline Graham to Senate Seat

Outlets 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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