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Graham and Andrews trade insults in South Carolina Senate debate

Incumbent Republican Sen. Darline Graham called Democratic challenger Annie Andrews the most radical liberal to run in South Carolina; the debate stayed contentious. Both insulted each other, apparently at full price.

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Photo: U.S. Senate Photo Office, Brett Flashnick · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
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  1. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAndrews called the exchange of identity insults despicable. My guest represents both campaigns. Oswin Tallow, how does that work?

  2. Oswin TallowVery efficiently, Vera. Speaking as the client, Senator Graham, I am thrilled. Speaking as the client, Ms. Andrews, I am also thrilled.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo is that a yes, that you work for both of them?

  4. Oswin TallowI work for democracy, which has two doors. I simply stand in the hallway between them holding a clipboard.

  5. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDid you write the radical liberal line?

  6. Oswin TallowAllow me to say I workshopped it. On the Graham floor. Then on the Andrews floor I workshopped the despicable reply.

  7. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe same afternoon?

  8. Oswin TallowBefore lunch. I bring a lectern with a sign on each side, and I just turn it around between candidates.

  9. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorLook, voters watched two people insult each other for an hour. You're telling me that was a rehearsal in one building?

  10. Oswin TallowSpeaking as the client, it was a rehearsal. Speaking as the other client, it was a spontaneous moment of truth. Both invoices are paid.

  11. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd who do you hope wins this race?

  12. Oswin TallowBilling, Vera. Billing wins. Do you need a lectern? This one flips.

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  1. Maryland Sub Facility Investment; Senate Race Tightens in South Caroli · The New York Times
  2. Lone debate for South Carolina Senate gets testy: 5 takeaways · The Hill
  3. Graham and Andrews trade insults in South Carolina Senate debate (this story)

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