He probably survives by base vote splitting in the primary’s. The GOPe always makes sure there are at least 2 others to split the vote so Linda wins
Yes, this is the usual trick. Linda and his donors convince a bunch of vain people to run and split the conservative vote.
The only way he gets out of office is if Republicans vote for the Democrat just that one time. But that’s asking a lot and I don’t think most Republicans are willing to, even as he embarrasses SC for decades.