M and M Extra: Double Endorsement
2 weeks ago
President Trump backed not one, but both candidates in South Carolina's GOP gubernatorial runoff—Attorney General Alan Wilson and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette . And wouldn't you know it, Wilson walked away with the win .
Here's the rub: Evette had Trump's endorsement first. She finished on top in the primary, ran as the Trump-backed outsider, and then—right when she needed his support the most—Trump hedged his bets . Meanwhile, Wilson's momentum surged. Was it fair for Trump to pull the rug out from under Evette right before the runoff, or was it just smart politics to guarantee himself a win?
Here's the rub: Evette had Trump's endorsement first. She finished on top in the primary, ran as the Trump-backed outsider, and then—right when she needed his support the most—Trump hedged his bets . Meanwhile, Wilson's momentum surged. Was it fair for Trump to pull the rug out from under Evette right before the runoff, or was it just smart politics to guarantee himself a win?
