Horry County, South Carolina, is set to host President Donald Trump as he campaigns for Darline Graham, a candidate who finished with roughly a third of the vote statewide in the primary. Graham, who was appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster to finish the term of her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, is seeking a full six-year term.

Local Angle

The visit is scheduled for the same night as the Horry County high school football season opener, sparking questions about which crowd matters. Meanwhile, a group called ‘Stormin the Coast for Norman’ has been organizing locally for Ralph Norman, Graham’s opponent in the runoff.

Two super PACs, Palmetto Action and Security is Strength PAC, spent over $1.2 million backing Graham in the primary, while Norman’s allies spent under $50,000. Despite this significant financial advantage, Graham was unable to clear 50 percent of the vote, prompting Trump’s in-person endorsement.

Policy Differences

Graham’s record is thin, with only a few votes, including one to confirm Attorney General Todd Blanche and another for the Russian oil and gas sanctions bill her brother championed. She has also retained her brother’s longtime staff, which has some Grand Strand Republicans uneasy due to Lindsey Graham’s history as a reliable interventionist.

Norman, on the other hand, is running on a contrast, highlighting his record as a House Freedom Caucus member since 2017 and endorsements from Sens. Mike Lee and Rick Scott. He argues that voters want a record they can check rather than a name they recognize.

Original reporting: MyrtleBeachSC News — read the source article.