South Carolina US Senate debate changes format after Lindsey Graham refuses to take Covid-19 test
The announcement comes after Harrison issued a statement on Thursday stating he would not debate in person if Graham — the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, who attended an October 1 hearing with Sen. Mike Lee, a Utah Republican who tested positive for the virus last week — did not get a Covid test.
In the statement, Harrison said he, the moderators and the panelists all agreed to get tested and questioned why Graham would not.
“If Sen. Graham will not take a coronavirus test, I cannot responsibly debate in person tomorrow night and allow politics to put my family, my campaign staff, Sen. Graham’s staff, and members of the media at unnecessary risk,” the statement said.
Graham rejected that request, saying that he has previously tested negative and will abide by the already agreed-upon safety rules.
“Whether Mr. Harrison attends tomorrow’s debate is his decision, not mine. I will be there,” Graham said in a statement.
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