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Graham and Andrews Clash Over Names
Senator Graham calls Andrews' name remark a personal attack during South Carolina Senate debate.
In brief
Senator Graham calls Andrews' name remark a personal attack during South Carolina Senate debate. Senator Darline Graham accused Democratic challenger Annie Andrews of making a personal attack about her last name during a Senate debate. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Name Clash Begins
Senator Graham accused Democratic challenger Annie Andrews of making a personal attack about her last name during Sunday's South Carolina Senate debate.
“There she goes, insulting me. Personal insults about my name again”
Andrews Rejects Socialist Label
Andrews denied being called a socialist by Graham, stating her name is simply 'Annie Andrews' and she hasn't changed her name recently.
“There shouldn't be any confusion about that because unlike my opponent, I haven't changed my name recently”
Graham's Childhood Connection
Graham explained she kept her legal name after losing her parents as a child to feel connected to them, referencing her late brother Lindsey Graham's sister using her married name.
“My legal name is Graham and has always been Graham”
Race Tightens
South Carolina's Senate race has become more competitive with Graham leading Andrews by 4 points in recent polling, after initially being a Safe Republican seat.
“A Rasmussen Reports poll conducted October 5-8 showed Graham leading Andrews by 4 points, 49 percent to 45 percent”
Republican Support for Graham
National Republicans plan to spend $5 million supporting Graham in South Carolina, calling it an 'insurance policy' to retain the Senate seat.
“The Senate Leadership Fund plans to spend $5 million in South Carolina supporting Graham”
Election Timeline
Early voting begins October 19 with Election Day on November 3, as the race draws national attention.
“The candidates now enter the final stretch with early voting beginning October 19 and Election Day on November 3”
Here's the gist
Senator Darline Graham accused Democratic challenger Annie Andrews of making a personal attack about her last name during a Senate debate.
