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A Trump-funded rescue mission, a blank-slate candidate, and big-money outside interests collide in a South Carolina Senate fight that may say more about donor power than ideology. In this Breaking Points recap, Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti break down the race between Darlene Graham and Ralph Norman, where Trump’s PAC poured in more than $800,000 but Republicans still reportedly expect Graham to lose. The episode explores Graham’s weak answers on foreign policy, Taiwan, and national security, the role of solar lobbyists and clean energy PACs, and how billionaire-backed groups like Invest in Tomorrow are using opaque attack ads and shell organizations to shape GOP primaries. It also connects the story to crypto billionaire Chris Larson and the wider trend of oligarch behavior in current-events and politics. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.