Speculation Abounds Around Graham’s Senate Seat

Playbook: “Former Rep. Trey Gowdy briefly surfaced last night as a possible short-term pick to finish out Graham’s term, per multiple GOP sources. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) made a round of calls supporting Gowdy.”

“One person familiar said South Carolina Republican Gov. Henry McMaster is leaning in a different direction and could move early this week. Gowdy and a McMaster spokesperson didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment… Speculation is ‘fixed on Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, a loyal deputy of the governor.’”