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Trump recommends Lindsey Graham's sister to finish his Senate term

Darline Graham Nordone was appointed to serve the remainder of her late brother’s Senate term.

Trump recommends Lindsey Graham's sister to finish his Senate term
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South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to finish her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate term, after President Trump recommended her for the temporary seat. The appointment sets up a special election for the remainder of the term.

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Darline Graham R · SC · SEN
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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Senator-designate appointed to finish her brother’s term

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who recommended Graham Nordone for the temporary Senate seat

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

Late South Carolina senator whose term his sister was appointed to finish

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative considering a run for the Senate seat

Mark Lynch
R · SC

South Carolina businessman and Senate candidate

Joe Wilson
R · SC-2

South Carolina representative who ruled out running for the Senate seat

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator who endorsed Graham Nordone’s appointment

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Graham Nordone; Pamela Evette, South Carolina lieutenant governor and potential Senate candidate

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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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