Trump urges South Carolinians to make Sen. Darline Graham the GOP nominee for US Senate
MYRTLE BEACH, S. C. (AP) — President Donald Trump sought Friday to boost Sen. Darline Graham's effort to win a full term, telling thousands of supporters that the first step toward keeping her as their senator involves helping the political newcomer triumph in a Republican runoff next week. The Republican president also begged them to pretend that he's on the ballot Tuesday — even though he is not — if that will help get them out to vote. Voters will decide Tuesday whether Graham or Rep...
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