Lindsey Graham’s Sister Gives Bonkers Excuse for Debate Flop:
Darline Graham was booed after exposing a gap in her knowledge.
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Darline Graham Booed During Debate Over Taiwan AnswerOn Tuesday, the 62-year-old acknowledged limited national-security knowledge and discussed it on Fox News the following day.
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- President Donald Trump backed 62-year-old Darline Graham to replace her older brother Lindsey as a South Carolina senator after his death last month at age 71.
- Audience members booed Graham during Tuesday’s TV debate after she acknowledged limited national-security knowledge when asked about Taiwan and the South China Sea and emphasized her support for the military.
- On Fox News’ Hannity Wednesday night, she explained the lapse by pointing to her lack of experience as a career politician and highlighted domestic concerns including living costs, sports, gun rights and immigration.
- Graham is scheduled to face Rep. Ralph Norman in next Tuesday’s Republican Senate runoff, while Trump is scheduled to campaign with her at a Friday rally in Myrtle Beach.
I don't speak politician.— Darline Graham, on Fox News' Hannity, said she doesn't speak politician while discussing her debate performance and the Taiwan question.
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