On The Charlie James Show, host Charlie James analyzes recent Trafalgar Group polling in South Carolina showing Republican U.S. Senate nominee Darlene Graham-Nardone holding a narrow 1.1-point lead (43.4% to 42.3%) over Democratic challenger Dr. Annie Andrews, despite a heavily Republican-skewed poll sample. James spars with multiple conservative callers who express frustration over Graham-Nardone's low profile and conservative credentials, warning them that withholding votes or writing in alternative candidates like Ralph Norman only splits the conservative base and hands a key Senate seat—and broader political momentum—to Democrats. Callers additionally debate historical precedents for write-in campaigns, down-ballot implications, and local primary logistics, while James maintains that preserving a Republican Senate majority is the primary imperative.
Sep 28, 2026
