Cook Political Report downgrades Lindsey Graham's re-election chances

[babylonsister]

Go, Jaime!

https://www.axios.com/cook-political-report-lindsey-graham-jaime-harrison-f444de03-74c5-4a7b-b1ee-328b8718eab1.html

16 mins ago - Politics & Policy
Cook Political Report downgrades Lindsey Graham's re-election chances
Fadel Allassan


The Cook Political Report on Monday moved its forecast of South Carolina's Senate race, which features Lindsey Graham (R) seeking re-election, from "likely Republican" to "lean Republican."

The state of play: The race has tightened as Jaime Harrison, Graham's Democratic challenger, has proven himself to be a fundraising contender amid a favorable electoral climate for Democrats, driven by the coronavirus pandemic and a renewed focus on racial justice, per an analysis by Cook's Senate editor Jessica Taylor.

A Harrison victory would mark the first time that two Black senators occupied both of a state's seats simultaneously. Sen. Tim Scott (R) is South Carolina's other senator.

The big picture: Black voters in South Carolina were a key driver of Joe Biden's primary victory in the state, which ultimately propelled him to convincingly win the Democratic nomination. Biden's pick of Kamala Harris as his vice presidential nominee could further energize Black voters in the general election.

That outcome could help drive additional turnout and enthusiasm down the ballot for Harrison.

Yes, but: Graham is still definitively the favorite. South Carolina hasn't elected a Democrat to the Senate in over 20 years.

The bottom line: "t’s clear this race is becoming more competitive, and Graham faces an incredibly strong challenge," Taylor writes.

[Mike 03]

1. At the very least, the GOP will have to spend money in SC they hadn't planned

to. Graham will have to behave himself, and he'll probably be sweating and lose some sleep over this.

[soothsayer]

2. Good

[DonaldsRump]

3. Go, Jaime, go! Whatever happens, you're doing great

You're opponent will forever be known as Leningrad Lindsey, the Trumputin Bootlicker.

[beachbumbob]

4. not surprised

[crickets]

5. Jaime Harrison just needs to keep on pushing. He's got a chance.

I so want to see him win!

[dhill926]

6. time to send some of my stimulus money Harrison's way....

[DFW]

7. The only thing cooler than having two black senators from South Carolina would be........

If Tim Scott said he was fed up with Republican racism, and either changed to independent or joined the Democrats with his friend, Jaime Harrison.

Beware, though. The debris from exploding Republican heads would spread far and quickly. Take cover if this is announced.

[Totally Tunsie]

8. I can't vote for Jaime since I don't live in SC,

but I've been sending campaign $$$ to help him defeat Lady G. He has a good chance.

Support him financially if you can.

[lagomorph777]

9. Worth investing a few $$ to unseat Leningrad Lindsey?

[cstanleytech]

10. It would be nice if another one of Trumps personal proctologist Republicans lost their election.