Darline Graham Appointed to Senate Seat and Announces Full-Term Bid
Darline Graham, appointed to her late brother Lindsey Graham’s seat, announced a full-term bid as Trump endorsed her and Norman and Fry entered the primary. Coverage differs on Trump’s influence versus family succession and qualifications.
Lead article · The GuardianRepublican lawmaker Ralph Norman to join race to succeed Lindsey Graham in South CarolinaHow each side told it
- The Independent · Lindsey Graham's death revives a rare and controversial custom: Keeping a seat in the familyNO PUBLISHED LEAN
- Honolulu Star-Advertiser (original publisher not identified) · Darline Graham, sister of the late-Sen. Lindsey Graham, will run to succeed himORIGINAL PUBLISHER NOT IDENTIFIED
- Scrippsnews · Darline Graham to run for late brother's South Carolina Senate seatNO PUBLISHED LEAN
- Greenvilleonline · U.S. Rep. Russell Fry, attorney Duke Buckner join SC Senate raceNO PUBLISHED LEAN
- The Guardian · Republican lawmaker Ralph Norman to join race to succeed Lindsey Graham in South CarolinaNO PUBLISHED LEAN
Who’s in it, and how each side portrayed them
Norman and Graham were named together by 5 of 49 outlets. Counted by outlet.
Entered the special Republican primary for the Senate seat and said he would remain in the race despite Trump’s endorsement of Darline Graham.
Was appointed to her late brother’s Senate seat and announced a campaign for a full term.
Announced a Senate campaign despite Trump’s endorsement of Darline Graham and said voters should have a choice.
When each side picked it up
When each side picked it up. left-leaning: 5 articles, first jul 20 · 5:45 pm, 65 hours after the first report. center: 43 articles, first jul 18 · 1:15 am. right-leaning: 13 articles, first jul 18 · 12:59 pm. unrated: 6 articles, first jul 18 · 3:14 pm.
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