Republican Senate candidate Darline Graham Nordone stated she “is not that informed on national security” during a debate with her opponent, Representative Ralph Norman, ahead of the August 25 runoff election to succeed her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham. The admission came while discussing Taiwan and the South China Sea, according to reports from CBS News, The New York Times, and Breitbart News.
Graham Nordone is competing with Norman for the Republican nomination in South Carolina. The debate marked the only televised forum for the two candidates before the runoff. The New York Times noted the debate included five key takeaways, while Breitbart News focused specifically on Graham Nordone’s comment regarding national security. No right-leaning outlets beyond Breitbart News covered the debate, while left and center sources focused on the implications of the admission given the Senate seat’s focus on foreign policy.
The statement raises questions about Graham Nordone’s preparedness to address complex national security issues if elected. While she did not elaborate on the extent of her knowledge gap, the remark highlights a potential vulnerability as she seeks to replace her brother, a long-time member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The outcome of the August 25 runoff will determine who will represent the Republican party in the general election.
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