SC Dem Senate candidate claims she will stand up to her party as Graham ties her to 'socialist Democrats'

Republican Senator Darline Graham and Democratic challenger Annie Andrews clashed in a fiery debate for South Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat. The race has tightened following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the appointment of his sister, Darline. The candidates traded barbs over qualifications, with Andrews questioning Graham's experience and national security knowledge, while Graham characterized Andrews as a 'socialist' Democrat. Key issues discussed included artificial intelligence data centers, Social Security, and foreign policy regarding Iran and China. The winner will be the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from South Carolina.

Republican Senator Darline Graham and Democratic challenger Annie Andrews clashed in a fiery debate for South Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat. The race has tightened following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the appointment of his sister, Darline. The candidates traded barbs over qualifications, with Andrews questioning Graham's experience and national security knowledge, while Graham characterized Andrews as a 'socialist' Democrat. Key issues discussed included artificial intelligence data centers, Social Security, and foreign policy regarding Iran and China. The winner will be the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from South Carolina.