Project 2025 architect drops GOP primary bid against Sen. Lindsey Graham

Republican Paul Dans, who oversaw Project 2025, ended his primary campaign against Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina.

Republican Paul Dans, who oversaw the conservative policy blueprint known as Project 2025, announced Friday that he is ending his primary campaign against Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and backing another candidate in the race.

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Dans, noting he was recently endorsed by conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, wrote in a post on X that he was dropping out of the race “because we cannot Make America Great Again until Lady Graham is taken out of office. @MarkLynchSC has the resources to make that happen.”

Dans launched his campaign last year, telling NBC News that he was running because "we need to have a government of, by and for the people, again. Not by swamp critters like Lindsey Graham.”