Tim Scott says ‘without question’ Darline Graham is qualified for Senate
Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) stated in an interview that Darline Graham is "qualified" and "ready for primetime" to serve in the U.S. Senate, ahead of South Carolina's Republican runoff. Scott defended Graham against criticism regarding her knowledge of national security issues, highlighting her focus on affordability and her work on legislation, including a bill that passed the Senate.
The endorsement comes as Graham faces scrutiny over her preparedness for national security matters, with the runoff election determining her party's nominee for the Senate.
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