Darline Graham admits she is 'not that informed on national security' in SC Senate debate

Published Aug 19, 12:53 PM UTC

During a South Carolina Senate runoff debate, candidate Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, gave a widely criticized performance. When asked whether Taiwan and the South China Sea are national security issues for the United States, Graham admitted she is 'not that informed on national security' and said it is 'not my area of expertise,' instead citing her family's military service. Her opponent, Representative Ralph Norman, provided a detailed answer about Taiwan as an ally and the importance of deterring China. Graham also mistakenly claimed South Carolina's population is 50 million, when it is actually 5.6 million. Journalists and commentators on social media lambasted her answers, with some calling them disqualifying for a Senate candidate. The article highlights growing GOP skepticism about her candidacy.