President Donald Trump endorses both remaining Republican candidates in South Carolina’s gubernatorial runoff, a move aimed at avoiding another primary-style setback before voters return to the polls. After initially backing Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette during the GOP nomination process earlier this year, Trump also backs her opponent, state Attorney General Alan Wilson, in the runoff. Multiple outlets report that Trump presents the two candidates as interchangeable options for Republican voters, telling supporters that they “can’t go wrong” with either Evette or Wilson. The dual endorsement is described as unusual for Trump and comes days before the runoff election. Reporting also notes that Trump’s initial preferred candidate, Evette, faces political pressure as polls show the race tightening. In coverage after the runoff, Fox News reports that Alan Wilson defeats Evette, following the president’s decision to hedge by backing both contenders.
Trump endorses both candidates in South Carolina governor Republican runoff
President Donald Trump endorses both remaining Republican candidates in South Carolina’s gubernatorial runoff, a move aimed at avoiding another primary-style setback before voters return to the polls....
- Donald Trump endorses both Republican candidates in South Carolina’s governor runoff: Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson.
- Trump had previously endorsed Evette in the GOP nomination process earlier in the year.
- Trump’s dual endorsement occurs days before voters return to the polls for the runoff election.
- Several outlets describe the move as an unusual attempt to cover his bases as the race becomes more competitive.
- Fox News reports that Alan Wilson wins the runoff, defeating Evette.
Trump-endorsed Alan Wilson defeats Pamela Evette in South Carolina's GOP gubernatorial runoff after the president hedged by backing both candidates.
2 months agoTrump endorses both Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson in South Carolina's Republican gubernatorial runoff, aiming to cover his bases in the race.
2 months agoEven before the president announced he was also endorsing her opponent, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette was showing signs of weakness, political observers told MS NOW. The post Trump tries dual endorsement in South Carolina as his pick for governor flounders in polls appeared first on MS NOW.
2 months agoThe president told voters “you can’t go wrong” with Lt. Gov. Pam Evette — whom he endorsed in the GOP primary in May — or state Attorney General Alan Wilson. The post Trump endorses both GOP runoff candidates for South Carolina governor appeared first on MS NOW.
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