National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debate
Sen. Darline Graham struggled to answer a foreign policy question during a South Carolina debate, saying she wasn't well informed on national security. Her response drew criticism, and she later offered an explanation that some outlets viewed negatively.
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10 sourcesLindsey Graham’s sister Darline, a current U.S. senator, says national security is ‘not my thing’
"I'm just going to be honest here. I'm not that informed on national security."
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2 developments- Aug 19National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debate
- Aug 20Sen. Darline Graham says she's "not that informed on national security" at debate
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