‘A path to victory’: Democrat Andrews pushes party to invest in South Carolina
Annie Andrews thinks she can beat Darline Graham in a red state. She probably needs the party’s resources to do it.
Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews is urging her party to invest resources in South Carolina, a historically red state she believes is becoming more competitive. Andrews lost to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham by 10 points in 2020, but says the national environment and her unique candidacy create a path to victory this time.
She has raised $1.2 million in the six days since the Republican runoff, and intends to run her campaign as a standalone effort, though most Democrats believe outside support will be necessary. Andrews is appealing to Democrats to acknowledge her strong position in a reliably red state, and to provide financial backing. The party is divided over how much to invest in red territory, but Andrews believes South Carolina is a particularly affordable place to make an impact.
Democrats are watching the race closely, but have not yet committed significant resources. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and the Senate Majority PAC are monitoring the situation, while Republicans claim Andrews' campaign is funded by "radical liberal dark money." Despite criticism from the right, Andrews remains confident she can win if she can get the necessary support.
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