Trump touts power of his endorsement following South Sen. Darline Graham's primary win
Darline Graham won the GOP primary runoff for a U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina following a significant endorsement and financial backing from President Trump. The victory is being viewed as a test of Trump's influence within the Republican party ahead of the midterm elections.
Why it matters
The race demonstrates the continued power of presidential endorsements and the strategic use of super PAC funding in shaping the composition of the U.S. Senate.
Darline Graham won her primary runoff in the race to replace her late brother in the US Senate. And President Trump can again tout the power of his endorsement.
The reporting focuses on the political mechanics and the impact of the endorsement rather than taking a partisan position on the candidate.
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