Graham congratulates former rival Harrison on being chosen to lead DNC

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His. Lindsey GrahamLindsey senators Olin GrahamGOP are calling on the commission to investigate the Graham Capitol attack, which urges Biden to get Pelosi to “cancel” the removal proceedings. McConnell says he is undecided on whether to vote to condemn Trump MORE (RS.C.) on Thursday congratulated former rival Jaime Harrison after reports of that president-elect appeared Joe BidenJoe BidenCotton: The Senate has no authority to hold an impeachment trial once Trump leaves office. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will file dismissal articles against acting director of Biden ICE who resigns weeks after taking office MORE he planned to take advantage of Harrison to lead the Democratic National Committee (DNC).

“Congratulations to @harrisonjaime for being selected as president of the @DNC,” Graham said in a tweet. “This is a great honor and I am sure he will do a good job representing the Democratic cause. Jaime will be a formidable opponent.”

Harrison challenged Graham during the 2020 general election, drawing national attention and raising $ 109 million in his candidacy. However, the incumbent Republican defeated the Democratic challenger by about 10 points on November election night.

But Harrison is still considered a formidable fundraiser and is connected within Democratic Party circles. He previously served as president of the Democratic Party of South Carolina from 2013 to 2017.

If elected by Biden, Harrison will face the task of defending narrow majors in the House and Senate in 2022 under Biden’s administration. Thirty-four seats in the Senate and 435 seats in the House will be available for re-election.

Harrison said last November that he would consider running the DNC if he was offered the job.

“I can’t reveal any conversation with Whip, but I know it’s something he looks like he could do. I would say so, ”Harrison said his support of the whip of the majority of the house James Clyburn (DS.C.), who had pushed him to play the role.

“If that’s something they’re interested in doing, I’ll definitely look good,” he said.

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