SC-SEN: Lindsey Graham gets GOP primary challenge from Andr Bauer, South Carolina's former lieutenant gov
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer is mounting a GOP primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham, arguing the incumbent isn’t conservative enough to represent the state.
Bauer, a wealthy developer, is a longtime backer of President Donald Trump. His candidacy sets up a midterm grudge match with Graham, a four-term senator whose relationship with Trump has undulated through the years, but who has Trump’s endorsement for reelection.
Bauer has described himself as “a real, America First conservative” intent on representing what he sees as South Carolina conservatives’ true values.
“I think Graham’s been there too long, and he votes like it,” Bauer told The Associated Press Tuesday night. “I’m guaranteed, I’m conservative, and I don’t think he is.”
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