Darline Graham Faces Taiwan Backlash

Darline Graham’s debate showing was a serious embarrassment that made her look unready for a Senate campaign. Her later attempts to explain or clean up the lapse only made the episode look worse rather than restoring confidence.

Sean Hannity gave Darline Graham protective treatment instead of scrutinizing her the way he would scrutinize a Democrat. His defense was hypocritical because he had attacked similar mistakes from liberal politicians much more harshly.

A Senate candidate should be able to explain why Taiwan matters to U.S. national security. Graham’s unfamiliarity with that issue is unacceptable because senators must be prepared to handle major foreign-policy questions.

Graham has shown enough political and substantive weakness to raise real doubts about her fitness as a Senate nominee. Her debate lapse, national-security gaps, and mishandling of a toxic donation give opponents strong evidence that she is not up to the race.