A Democratic strategist predicts President Trump’s endorsement of a Republican Senate candidate in South Carolina could significantly boost her chances in Tuesday’s runoff election, suggesting the support may narrow what was previously expected to be a more decisive victory. The strategist, appearing on a national news program, acknowledged the candidate was likely to win but expressed surprise at how competitive the race has become despite Trump’s backing. The endorsement appears to have reshaped expectations, with the strategist now projecting a tighter margin than initially anticipated. The shift highlights the high-stakes nature of the runoff as both parties vie for control of the Senate.
Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha said Wednesday he expected President Trump’s endorsement of Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) to lead to a wider margin of victory for her in Tuesday’s GOP Senate runoff. Rocha explained in an appearance on NewsNation's "Cuomo" that he thought Graham would win but “didn’t think it would be this close” given Trump...
