Lindsey Graham Challenger Raises $1.5 Million After Setting Up Plexiglass Barrier At Debate

Topline

Jaime Harrison, the Democrat challenging Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) for his seat in the Senate, said he raised $1.5 million since the pair’s first debate on Saturday night, during which Harrison spoke from behind a plexiglass barrier, as his campaign continues to rake in record sums amid a tight race.

Key Facts

Key Background 

Though the Harrison campaign did not immediately provide Forbes with a figure, Harrison has outspent and out-raised Graham to the point where the Republican senator has taken to Fox News to plead for funding and to complain Harrison is “killing me, money-wise.” During Saturday’s debate he said his opponent could end up bringing in $100 million during the election cycle. Harrison has managed to drum up heated competition in a state won by a wide margin by President Trump in 2016 and whose legislative chambers, statewide offices and congressional seats are almost entirely made up of Republicans. 

Crucial Quote

“Where the hell is all this money coming from…?” Graham asked during the debate. “They hate me. This is not about Mr. Harrison. This is about liberals hating my guts because I stood up for [Supreme Court Justice Brett] Kavanaugh when they tried to destroy his life. This is about me helping Donald Trump.”

Further Reading 

“Polls Show Lindsey Graham In Deep Trouble Amid Supreme Court Battle” (Forbes) 

“Jaime Harrison debates Graham behind plexiglass shield” (Forbes)