How Sen. Darline Graham’s debate blunder could give undecided voters ‘some pause’

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NBC News. (2026, August 20). How Sen. Darline Graham’s debate blunder could give undecided voters ‘some pause’. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/how-sen-darline-graham-s-debate-blunder-could-give-undecided-voters-some-pause-268552261732

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Sen. Darline Graham, the Republican candidate for Senate in South Carolina, made headlines during a debate when she said "national security is not my thing" and admitted to not being informed on foreign policy issues. Her brother, Lindsey Graham, was known for his strong stance on national security and foreign policy, which he advocated for during his time in the Senate. Darline Graham's statement sparked boos and gasps from the audience, as senators are expected to manage national security. In an attempt to clean up her mistake, Graham appeared on Fox News and suggested that she is not a politician because of her lack of knowledge on national security issues. She instead focused on domestic concerns that are popular among South Carolina voters, such as affordability, "boys in girls' sports", the Second Amendment, and illegal immigration.

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