Lindsey Graham Political Aftermath: Can Democrats Break Through in the South?

The political aftermath of Lindsey Graham’s death sees South Carolina politics suddenly thrown wide open—but the political consequences could extend far beyond one Senate seat.In this special summer edition of Dixie Dems, Bob Gatty of South Carolina, Arthur Hill of North Carolina, and Robert Thompson of Georgia examine the fight to replace Graham, Donald Trump’s endorsement of Graham’s sister, and the Democrats hoping to capitalize on a rapidly changing political landscape.The discussion also covers:• Whether Democrats can pull off major upsets in South Carolina• Republican efforts to restrict early and Sunday voting in North Carolina• Growing election controversy and FBI involvement in Georgia• The campaigns of Roy Cooper, Jon Ossoff, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Jermaine Johnson, John Vincent, and Dr. Annie Andrews• Allegations involving voter-roll manipulation and so-called “ghost voters”• Why voters throughout the South should check their registration before the midtermsCould Lindsey Graham’s death help trigger a political transformation in the South—or will Republicans tighten their grip on elections to protect their power?Join the conversation in the comments.Dixie Dems: The South has a voice—and it’s blue.Subscribe to Lean to the Left for progressive news, interviews, and political commentary from across the South.#DixieDems #LindseyGraham #SouthCarolinaPolitics #SouthernPolitics #Democrats #ElectionIntegrity #VoterSuppression #LeanToTheLeftCHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome to Dixie Dems00:35 Graham Death Fallout01:11 Trump Endorsement Talk04:09 GOP Field Opens Up05:18 North Carolina Race Update07:56 Election Board Power Grab10:17 Turnout and Registration Surge11:09 Georgia Election Fiasco Claims15:00 Ossoff Humor and Debate Talk17:13 Georgia Senate Stakes18:36 Downballot Races Spotlight19:19 Voter Roll Purges Warning20:49 Martha Zoller Backstory22:29 South Carolina Fry vs Vincent24:03 Haley Talk and Upset Scenarios26:01 Ghost Voters Investigation28:50 How to Volunteer and Wrap-Up