The Familiar Face of Politics: What Darline Graham's Appointment Reveals About Power and Legacy The appointment of Darline Graham to fill her brother Lindsey's Senate seat has sparked commentary about its implications for South Carolina, the Republican party, and congressional succession.
While some hail her as a trailblazer for women in politics, others note that her thin track record and conservative leanings suggest she'll be more of a familiar face on Capitol Hill.
At first glance, Graham's appointment breaks new ground: she's the first person to directly succeed a sibling in the Senate's 237 year history.