Darline Graham and Annie Andrews spar over name in South Carolina Senate debate

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How did the left and right cover Darline Graham and Annie Andrews spar over name in South Carolina…?

Of the 19 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 47% are rated left, 48% are rated centre, 5% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 22. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.

Is Darline Graham and Annie Andrews spar over name in South Carolina… left or right?

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Is the coverage of Darline Graham and Annie Andrews spar over name in South Carolina… biased?

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Which side is not reporting Darline Graham and Annie Andrews spar over name in South Carolina…?

When we first saw this story, outlets rated right had barely covered it. Coverage accretes for hours after an event, so that is where to look rather than a verdict — the split above is the current count, and it is the one to read.

Which outlets covered Darline Graham and Annie Andrews spar over name in South Carolina…?

22 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What was the main point of contention between Graham and Andrews?

Graham said Andrews’ comment about her surname was a personal attack that triggered a painful childhood memory, while Andrews insisted she had not changed her name and rejected the socialist label.

What did the latest poll show?

A Rasmussen Reports poll of 837 likely voters conducted Oct 5‑8 found Graham leading Andrews 49 percent to 45 percent, a four‑point advantage within a three‑point margin of error.

How did Sabato’s rating of the race change?

Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved the South Carolina Senate race from Safe Republican to Likely Republican, indicating a tighter contest than previously expected.

How did Graham become the Republican candidate?

Governor Henry McMaster appointed Graham to fill her late brother’s Senate seat in July; she later won the Republican nomination by defeating Rep. Ralph Norman in an August runoff, with former President Donald Trump’s endorsement.