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Ditching the Senate Filibuster? Top Candidates Embrace Idea at Senate Debate.

Russell Fry said the Senate needed to be shaken up and that changing the filibuster could be necessary.

Ditching the Senate Filibuster? Top Candidates Embrace Idea at Senate Debate.
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At a South Carolina Republican Senate-candidate debate, Darline Graham and Russell Fry backed changing or ending the filibuster as a way to pass the SAVE Act. Candidates also discussed their approach to the president, immigration, government spending and other issues.

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Russell Fry
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South Carolina Senate candidate who said changing the filibuster may be necessary

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South Carolina Senate candidate who voiced support for changing or ending the filibuster

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Darline Graham’s brother and Mark Lynch’s June primary opponent

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Senate candidate who criticized other candidates’ records and accused Norman of supporting illegal immigration

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South Carolina House member and Senate candidate who rejected Lynch’s accusation and said the president welcomes competing ideas

ALSO MENTIONED  Mark Sanford, Former South Carolina governor and Senate candidate who discussed government spending and the president’s approach to disagreement

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