South Carolina Republicans are bracing for a potentially contentious Senate primary as the party scrambles to fill the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's (R-S.C.) full term. In a surprise move, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has announced that he will not be endorsing a primary candidate, a decision that is likely to send shockwaves through the Republican establishment. Typically, Thune and other top GOP Senate leaders play a crucial role in backing party candidates, but his decision to hold off on an endorsement suggests that the primary field may be more open than initially thought. With Graham's sister, Darline Graham, already sworn in as a temporary replacement, the stage is set for a battle for the full term, and Thune's non-endorsement has thrown the GOP's plans into disarray.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters he won't endorse a primary candidate to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) for a full term. "I'm not endorsing at the moment," Thune said. Thune and Republican leaders in the Senate are usually key backers for GOP Senate candidates. Graham's sister, Darline Graham, was sworn...
