The Trump Effect on Local Politics: A Cautionary Tale from South Carolina President Trump's recent visit to South Carolina to campaign for Senator Darline Graham serves as a stark reminder of how national politics can bleed into local contests.
Graham, who faces Rep. Ralph Norman in the upcoming special primary runoff after failing to clear 50% in last week's crowded primary, has been under scrutiny for her qualifications on foreign policy.
In a recent debate performance, Graham admitted to being "not that informed" on matters of national security, a self deprecation that was met with an endorsement by the president.