Key US Senator Graham refuses Covid test ahead of debate

Washington, Oct 10 (AFP/APP):Prominent US lawmaker Lindsey Graham, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee set to consider President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee next week, refused on Friday to be tested for the coronavirus. The South Carolina ally of Trump said no to a testing request by his Democratic rival in their Senate race, ahead of their scheduled debate in the southern state. Graham’s move prompted the debate with Jaime Harrison to be scrapped, with separate interviews of the candidates conducted instead. But the issue could prove to be a critical one in Washington. Graham is expected to preside in … Continue reading Key US Senator Graham refuses Covid test ahead of debate