Buttigieg heads to South Carolina after Graham Nordone's debate slip-up

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is headed to South Carolina to shore up the Democrats’ chances in the Senate special election, as the party sees an opening following Darline Graham Nordone‘s debate gaffe.

Nordone’s live admission that she didn’t know much about Taiwan, China, or foreign policy — her late brother’s expertise — has triggered panic among Republicans and hope among Democrats. Graham Nordone won President Donald Trump’s endorsement, which her supporters believe will propel her through the primary. The president will stump for her as Buttigieg hopes to boost energy for the Democratic ticket, a contrast that puts the former transportation secretary in the spotlight.