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Democratic strategist: ‘something’s going on’ when Trump ‘can only deliver 52 percent’ in South Carolina

Democratic strategist: ‘something’s going on’ when Trump ‘can only deliver 52 percent’ in South Carolina

Summary

Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha said he expected President Trump’s support to help Senator Darlene Graham win by a large margin in South Carolina’s Republican Senate runoff. However, Graham only won narrowly, with about 52 percent of the vote, which Rocha found surprisingly close.

Key Facts

  • President Trump endorsed Senator Darlene Graham in South Carolina’s Republican Senate runoff.
  • Graham won the runoff but only by about 52 percent of the vote.
  • Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha expected a bigger margin of victory for Graham.
  • Rocha appeared on NewsNation’s “CUOMO” show to discuss his surprise at the narrow win.
  • The close result suggests some unexpected challenges in President Trump’s influence in South Carolina.
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