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Governor Henry McMaster to Hold Press Conference Announcing U.S. Senate Appointment
YouTube ^ | July 13, 2026 | SCETV News

Posted on 07/13/2026 12:09:38 PM PDT by Red Badger

Livestream at 4:00 pm Eastern Daylight Savings Time...............

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1 posted on 07/13/2026 12:09:38 PM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

Darline Graham Nordone


2 posted on 07/13/2026 12:13:42 PM PDT by j_guru
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To: Red Badger

After all the envelope passing it will likely be Haley. “in the interest of unity and healing”.


3 posted on 07/13/2026 12:31:49 PM PDT by samadams2000
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To: Red Badger

After all the envelope passing it will likely be Haley. “in the interest of unity and healing”.


4 posted on 07/13/2026 12:31:50 PM PDT by samadams2000
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Its possible and honestly I dont have any issue with that..its only for a little while and I think its a really nice gesture on Trump’s part to even mention her. Lindsey Graham adored his sister it would be a nice tribute and what harm will it do, nothing


5 posted on 07/13/2026 12:36:07 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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And won’t the Senate be in recess most of the time between now and November anyway, judiciously avoiding doing things like approving Trump’s judicial appointments and passing the SAVE Act?

So Lindsey’s sister can say she was a Senator for a few months, and not really have to do much to prove it.


6 posted on 07/13/2026 12:45:47 PM PDT by PermaRag (Facts, context, and more facts)
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Exactly, heck I would LOVE the SAVE ACT to be passed, but it didnt get passed even with Lindsey Graham alive and he wanted it passed, so I dont think Darline could do much harm, if any harm at all..its a nice gesture, President Trump has really taken Lindsey’s death hard, they were such good friends he considered him family, and he wants to do something to honor him


7 posted on 07/13/2026 12:49:40 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: Red Badger

His sister traveled with him frequently, met many leaders and is probably more familiar with his activities than anyone else outside the Senate.


8 posted on 07/13/2026 1:11:42 PM PDT by montag813
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I think its a really nice gesture on Trump’s part to even mention her.

More than anything else, if his history has shown us anything, it is that Donald J. Trump is a very decent human being.

9 posted on 07/13/2026 1:12:42 PM PDT by montag813
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“Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to Senate as GOP rushes to protect fragile majority”

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/lindsey-grahams-sister-appointed-senate-gop-rushes-protect-fragile-majority

“Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., was appointed to fill her brother’s Senate seat after a push from President Donald Trump.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, a close Trump ally, appointed Nordone Monday afternoon, nearly 48 hours after her brother and longtime lawmaker suddenly died from an aortic dissection.

McMaster’s pick comes after Trump pushed for Graham’s “wonderful sister” Nordone to get the job.”


10 posted on 07/13/2026 1:20:18 PM PDT by CFW
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Now it comes down to a new primary for November.

Let’s see who files.


11 posted on 07/13/2026 1:32:52 PM PDT by Fledermaus (United States of America : Born July 4, 1776. Died June 30, 2026.)
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judiciously avoiding doing things like approving Trump’s judicial appointments

Why say stuff like that with absolutely no grain of truth to it?

12 posted on 07/13/2026 1:37:43 PM PDT by Republican Wildcat
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To: Red Badger

He picked Graham’s sister.


13 posted on 07/13/2026 2:00:49 PM PDT by TBP (Decent people cannot fathom the amoral cruelty of the Democrat cult.)
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Wise choice. Prayers for her.


14 posted on 07/13/2026 2:01:58 PM PDT by Ciexyz (Prayers for America and Israel.)
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To: montag813

And she was just appointed, I had never seen her before, seems like a nice lady..I think this is what Lindsey Graham would have wanted, he would have been proud


15 posted on 07/13/2026 2:07:20 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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Lindsey’s sister looked and sounded very appropriate for her new position, especially considering the circumstances.


16 posted on 07/13/2026 2:14:40 PM PDT by Freee-dame (The left never dreamed that Trump would be back in the White House in 2025. )
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Official Statement of Mrs. Nardone’s appointment.

https://governor.sc.gov/news/2026-07/gov-mcmaster-appoints-darline-graham-us-senate


17 posted on 07/13/2026 2:14:58 PM PDT by WhiteHatBobby0701
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To: Freee-dame

Yes indeed, given the circumstances she handled herself incredibly well during that announcement.


18 posted on 07/13/2026 2:16:41 PM PDT by hecticskeptic
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It lowers the temperature. Hopefully the left gets the memo. Not counting on it.


19 posted on 07/13/2026 2:32:07 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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Career social worker. No history of conservative activism or involvement in Republican politics beyond her brother’s races. Never held political office. This will work out well.


20 posted on 07/13/2026 3:42:12 PM PDT by GrootheWanderer
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