Jessica Taylor
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Jessica Taylor
@JessicaTaylor
@CookPolitical Report with @amyewalter Senate & Governors Editor. Senior author @The_Almanac. TN native/Vols fan. #1 Dolly Parton stan. @FurmanU alum. Dog mom.




NEW: Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) releases letter to South Carolinians — but does not say whether she will run for her late brother’s seat, as Trump is pushing her to do. She mostly pays tribute to Lindsey, who she says was “my rock and my hero”


WISN 12: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers will endorse David Crowley for governor later today.

WISN 12: Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is “strongly considering” re-entering the race for Wisconsin governor after Sara Rodriguez suspended her campaign

There has been speculation about whether I will seek to replace Senator Lindsey Graham on the ballot this November. My focus today is not on politics. It is on mourning the loss of my friend and celebrating the life of one of South Carolina's greatest public servants. Unfortunately, the speculation has reached a point where I owe the people of South Carolina a straightforward explanation. Unless the South Carolina General Assembly changes state law, any current member of Congress already on the ballot for reelection who is elected to replace Senator Graham would leave their House seat vacant on January 3, 2027. I have told Speaker Johnson that I will not do anything that increases the number of votes he must secure to be reelected Speaker in January. At a time when every seat matters, protecting our Republican majority is more important than any individual's political future. It is the only way we can continue delivering President Trump's agenda for the American people. I also want to say this plainly: I cannot support Ralph Norman or Nancy Mace as Senator Lindsey Graham's successor. This is not personal. It is about what South Carolina deserves. Senator Graham's seat should not simply be filled. His legacy should be honored.


Michigan Senate Democratic Primary 🟦 Haley Stevens: 48% 🟦 Abdul El-Sayed: 41% ⬜️ Not sure: 10% —— Fav-unfav El-Sayed: 52-15 (+37) Stevens: 50-24 (+26( —— • Detroit News/The Glengariff Group • July 8-11 | 500 LV | ±4.4% detroitnews.com/story/news/pol…



Another name to throw on the pile here - Russell Fry (SC-7) is making moves. Hails from Myrtle Beach, probably the most MAGA corner of the state.

On Tuesday’s @PoliticallyGa podcast, Lt. Gov Burt Jones joins me and @MurphyAJC for his first extensive interview since his defeat. The bitter race for governor. Gov. Kemp’s surprise endorsement. What comes next. And whether he’ll vote for Rick Jackson. 🎧 Listen Tuesday. #gapol



Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, would be a fantastic pick to serve out the reminder of the senate term. After speaking with Darline, there is no one better who understands Lindsey’s love for family, our state, and our country.








