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Go, Jaime!
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16 mins ago - Politics & Policy
Cook Political Report downgrades Lindsey Graham's re-election chances
Fadel Allassan
The Cook Political Report on Monday moved its forecast of South Carolina's Senate race, which features Lindsey Graham (R) seeking re-election, from "likely Republican" to "lean Republican."
The state of play: The race has tightened as Jaime Harrison, Graham's Democratic challenger, has proven himself to be a fundraising contender amid a favorable electoral climate for Democrats, driven by the coronavirus pandemic and a renewed focus on racial justice, per an analysis by Cook's Senate editor Jessica Taylor.
The big picture: Black voters in South Carolina were a key driver of Joe Biden's primary victory in the state, which ultimately propelled him to convincingly win the Democratic nomination. Biden's pick of Kamala Harris as his vice presidential nominee could further energize Black voters in the general election.
Yes, but: Graham is still definitively the favorite. South Carolina hasn't elected a Democrat to the Senate in over 20 years.
The bottom line: "ts clear this race is becoming more competitive, and Graham faces an incredibly strong challenge," Taylor writes.
Mike 03
(16,616 posts)to. Graham will have to behave himself, and he'll probably be sweating and lose some sleep over this.
DonaldsRump
(7,715 posts)You're opponent will forever be known as Leningrad Lindsey, the Trumputin Bootlicker.
beachbumbob
(9,263 posts)crickets
(26,027 posts)I so want to see him win!
dhill926
(16,429 posts)DFW
(54,699 posts)If Tim Scott said he was fed up with Republican racism, and either changed to independent or joined the Democrats with his friend, Jaime Harrison.
Beware, though. The debris from exploding Republican heads would spread far and quickly. Take cover if this is announced.
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)but I've been sending campaign $$$ to help him defeat Lady G. He has a good chance.
Support him financially if you can.