Project 2025 Author Paul Dans Drops Primary Challenge to Lindsey Graham in South Carolina
Senator Lindsey Graham's primary path cleared as challenger Paul Dans withdrew, leaving Graham with a significant financial advantage and Donald Trump's endorsement.
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Paul Dans, a key architect of Project 2025, has withdrawn his primary challenge against Senator Lindsey Graham in South Carolina. The move solidifies Graham's position as he maintains Donald Trump's endorsement despite primary opposition.
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21 OUTLETSCenter and center-left outlets like AP News and CNN frame the withdrawal of Project 2025 architect Paul Dans as a significant boost for Graham’s re-election path, though they note Dans endorsed a remaining challenger. In contrast, far-right sources such as WLT Report focus on Donald Trump’s vocal support for Graham and his disparagement of the primary field as "lunatics."
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