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Andrews responds to Trump: 'calling me names' won't bring down prices

Andrews said Trump’s name-calling would not address prices or other problems facing South Carolinians.

Andrews responds to Trump: 'calling me names' won't bring down prices
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Annie Andrews answered Donald Trump’s slur against her by arguing that name-calling would not lower prices or address other problems facing South Carolinians. The exchange is part of the South Carolina Senate campaign, where Andrews faces Darline Graham.

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Democratic Senate candidate responding to Trump’s attack

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose social media post attacked Andrews

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

Late senator and Darline Graham’s brother

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

Republican representative who lost Trump’s endorsement in the primary

Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Republican Senate candidate opposing Andrews

ALSO MENTIONED  David Beasley, Former governor who condemned Trump’s attack; Henry McMaster, Governor who appointed Graham to complete her brother’s Senate term

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Trump Endorses Darline Graham, Uses Anti-Trans Slur Against Annie Andrews

President Donald Trump endorsed Darline Graham and used an anti-trans slur against South Carolina Senate candidate Annie Andrews. Left-leaning outlets emphasize condemnation of Trump's language and reactions to it, while some later coverage scrutinizes Andrews's campaign ad and positions on transgender issues. Center outlets generally report the attack alongside Andrews's response and the competitive race, with some also covering her health-care agenda. Right-leaning outlets connect the endorsement and attack to campaign dynamics, with Fox News also emphasizing Andrews's current comments alongside her past position.

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