EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 8 MIN
Vinnie questions Graham's role; James demands Save America Act support.
from The Charlie James Show Podcast
Host Charlie James welcomed back callers, highlighting key community perspectives surrounding South Carolina's shifting political layout. Caller Vinnie questioned newly appointed Senator Darlene Graham's background and strategic intentions, guessing that establishment Rinos like Senator John Thune may have facilitated her quick placement to preempt opposition from other party wings. Callers also lightheartedly poked fun at the shifting semantics around her race, as she officially dropped "Nordone" from her name, prompting joke introductions from listeners like "Darlene Graham Crackers." James closed by underscoring that any viable candidate must unequivocally support the Save America Act and commit to preserving the Senate filibuster to protect legislative integrity, especially given documented instances of mass security breaches and unvetted foreign election manipulation.
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Full Transcript Pledge of Allegiance Recital: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. (Crowd cheers) Singer: Oh beautiful, for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain. For purple mountain majesties above the fruited plain. America, America, God shed his grace on thee, and crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. Charlie James: America is back! And we are back. Thank you very much. Let's go to the phones. We're going to talk to Vinnie from Boiling Springs. Vinnie, welcome. Vinnie (Caller): Oh, Charlie, Charlie, Charlie. I was going through Charlie crew withdrawals. I'm glad you're back, number one. Number two, congratulations. Congratulations on your nomination. You're well worth it across the nation, anyway. State recognized. And as far as this uh, Senator Graham's sister taking over, Darlene... I think she knows most about his direction, maybe not all this political hoo-woo around it, but she's got a good idea on it. Now, as far as they're saying, yes, I kind of got the impression he kind of threw her in there real quick before Thune could throw in his little cronies in there, and really fix up the pot. Now, she's more of, to me, a 50/50. Now, the school teacher, that's not the same one that we were talking about earlier, the one that's a pediatrician? Charlie James: Yeah, pediatrician. Dr. Annie Andrews, yeah. Vinnie (Caller): Okay, listen. I listened to her thing. I wasn't very impressed with her uh, her deals as far as uh, oh my god, her deals as far as like with the vaccines. I didn't like the way her response was today. Okay, we already found out through Fauci how bad that was of how they can just steer a whole nation under an untested vaccine. Charlie James: Yeah, but she wants to impeach RFK Jr. Vinnie (Caller): Yeah, well I don't agree with her at all. Now, they may have their differences, but I'm still backing Kennedy. I don't care what... Charlie James: Yeah, absolutely. I do too. But what is—what is weird about this race, Vinnie, I mean, Lindsey Graham, there was only really one poll done by the Public Policy Polling. They had Lindsey Graham with a six-point lead over a generic Democrat candidate with 20% undecided. So this could be a tight race. Vinnie (Caller): We just need everybody get out and vote, man. For the love of Jesus, anybody listen, get your rear end out and vote, man. We need you to get up to the plate, Republicans. Get off your cushy couch. No more counting on the other guy doing it for you. Get your asses out there and do it. We need the Republicans to stand up for our nation. This is a critical time, guys. Charlie James: It is, I appreciate... Vinnie (Caller): Everybody out voting. Charlie James: Thank you, Vinnie. Thank you, buddy. Let's go to—oh, we got Darlene in Central calling. Darlene, how are you? Darlene (Caller): Hey Charlie, this is Darlene from Central. I'm a first-time caller. Charlie James: (Laughs) I'll give you the bell, Darlene! There you go. There you go. What's up? What's up, Darlene? Darlene (Caller): My full name is actually Darlene Graham Crackers. (Charlie laughs) I just wanted to call your show to let you know that I'm really tired of my name getting slandered. I know I'm not a regular Darlene, but you know, I'm just trending it out today and just wanted to call and give you a laugh. I enjoy your show. Charlie James: I appreciate it. Thank you so much, Darlene. Thank you very much. So what do you guys think about that? What do you guys think about Darlene Graham running for the Senate? My only hope, because, I mean, hopefully we'll get to talk to her before the primary vote, and I really am going to—will there be a debate? I don't know. There's obviously—I don't know! Hopefully, somebody's putting something together right now. Hopefully, somebody is. But I've got two questions that I really want to know g ...
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