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‘We have the momentum’: Democrat insists South Carolina race is more competitive than you think

26 AUG 2026 · 00:31 ET·11:42·49.4K VIEWS·0.5× USUAL PACE

Annie Andrews, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in South Carolina, believes her campaign has momentum against Republican incumbent Darlene Graham. Andrews, a pediatrician, is running on a platform of healthcare affordability and political reform, aiming to flip a seat that has been Republican for decades. She highlights Graham's perceived lack of preparedness on national security issues and frames the race as a choice between her practical, public-service approach and Graham's alignment with conservative talking points.

WHY IT MATTERS

The outcome of this South Carolina Senate race could significantly impact the balance of power in the U.S. Senate, with Democrats seeking to gain a crucial seat in a traditionally Republican state.

ALSO DISCUSSED

The video excerpt briefly mentions former Congressman Ralph Norman and Russell Frye in the context of the GOP primary runoff, and touches on Donald Trump's endorsement of Darlene Graham. It also includes a segment discussing the dangers of vaccine misinformation and the potential consequences of RFK Jr.'s influence on public health infrastructure.

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