South Carolina Set to Provide Crucial Clues on Trump's Waning Influence In a pivotal moment for the Republican Party, South Carolina's gubernatorial primary will take center stage on Tuesday, offering a fresh gauge of President Trump's dwindling sway over the GOP. Just last week, the president suffered a significant statewide setback, marking his first major primary loss. Now, as voters head to the polls, they will decide whether Trump's endorsed candidate, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, can overcome a crowded field of top Republicans, including state Attorney General Alan Wilson and Reps. Ralph Norman. The outcome will be closely watched as a litmus test of Trump's enduring influence within the party.
The South Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday will offer another key test of President Trump’s influence after the president suffered his first major statewide primary loss last week. Trump endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette (R) over the rest of a crowded GOP field, including top Republicans such as state Attorney General Alan Wilson, and Reps. Ralph Norman...
