Trump backs both South Carolina GOP rivals as runoff tests his endorsement grip

PELZER, South Carolina — Both candidates in Tuesday's Republican gubernatorial runoff election in this solidly red southeastern state have President Donald Trump' s blessing. Trump, seemingly aiming to cover his bases, made an 11th-hour endorsement ahead of the runoff and is now backing both contenders in the showdown to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Henry McMaster. The South Carolina runoff had been viewed as the latest test of Trump's immense grip over the GOP and the power of his endor