Posted on 08/08/2025 12:15:01 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer (R) is suspending his Senate campaign that sought to primary Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), saying he doesn’t want to further contribute to division in the country.
“But I believe now, more than ever, that in order for us to truly move forward, we must stop tearing one another down with lies and division,” he continued. “I cannot and will not be part of a political climate that rewards deception over honesty, or ambition over unity. God calls us to walk in truth, to speak life, and to be peacemakers—not power seekers.”
Bauer said winning won’t come through slander but through unity, humility and a “shared desire to honor God and serve one another.”
“I pray the remaining candidates can do just that,” the former lieutenant governor added. “I’m deeply grateful to all who supported this campaign my family and I over the years.”
Bauer likely faced long odds challenging Graham, a close ally of President Trump who has already secured his endorsement. The incumbent senator also has the support of South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) and his colleague Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), the chair of Senate Republicans’ campaign arm.
Graham has faced primary challenges in the past when he’s been up for election but has fended each of them off.
He reposted Bauer’s post on his own X account, wishing him well and expressing appreciation for his service to the state.
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Someone really needs to defeat Linda.
Looks like he was paid off not to run. It’s the only way Lyndsey Gacy Graham can win.
In otw the check cleared.
Some swamp creatures are just too powerful to oppose, apparently.
I doubt Linda will ever be defeated. :-(
“I doubt Linda will ever be defeated. :-(”
If defeated, it will be by a Dem. Linda will never think he will be defeated and back out.
Thats how they do it in south carolina.not the furst time.
I’d vote Hillary over this back stabber. The devil you know is less dangerous than a two-faced homo .
Bad news. Someone needs to beat Linda.
If I were President, I’d give Linda an ambassadorship to some butthole country.
So he’ll have no challengers?
Paul Dans is a rock-ribbed conservative. He’s the best possible primary opponent for Linda.
Graham will have huge financial support from the war-mongering Deep State.
If Bauer truly means what he says, he’d get behind and endorse Mr. Mark Lynch of Greenville. Mr. Lynch is precisely the kind of candidate we need in the Senate; one who can take on the despicable Graham. I hate to say it, but Graham will probably win the nomination, as we have open primaries in SC. But no way in H-E-!-! will he ever get my vote again. (spit)
He sounds a a weak sister, so it is probably for the best. Time for next man/woman up, that is strong enough to take on Linda, to step up.
Andre is just another Rino
The way to get rid of Linda is to tie him to Russiagate.
We know McCain was involved so she must have known.
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