Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer (R) is suspending his Senate marketing campaign that sought to major Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), saying he doesn’t need to additional contribute to division within the nation.
Bauer, in a Friday post on social platform X, stated he didn’t make the choice frivolously and entered the race with a aim of serving, believing the nation wants leaders “grounded in fact, integrity, and religion.”
“However I consider now, greater than ever, that to ensure that us to actually transfer ahead, we should cease tearing each other down with lies and division,” he continued. “I can’t and won’t be a part of a political local weather that rewards deception over honesty, or ambition over unity. God calls us to stroll in fact, to talk life, and to be peacemakers—not energy seekers.”
Bauer stated successful received’t come by slander however by unity, humility and a “shared need to honor God and serve each other.”
“I pray the remaining candidates can just do that,” the previous lieutenant governor added. “I’m deeply grateful to all who supported this marketing campaign my household and I over time.”
Bauer possible confronted lengthy odds difficult Graham, a detailed ally of President Trump who has already secured his endorsement. The incumbent senator additionally has the support of South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) and his colleague Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), the chair of Senate Republicans’ marketing campaign arm.
Graham has confronted major challenges previously when he’s been up for election however has fended every of them off.
He reposted Bauer’s submit on his personal X account, wishing him effectively and expressing appreciation for his service to the state.
Bauer served as lieutenant governor from 2003-2011 underneath former Gov. Mark Sanford (R) and unsuccessfully ran for a Home seat in 2012.
Graham remains to be dealing with a primary challenge from Paul Dans, who was an writer of the Heritage Basis’s Project 2025, a blueprint of conservative hopes for Trump’s second time period.