South Carolina Doctor Challenges Senator Graham in High-Stakes Senate Race

South Carolina Doctor Announces Senate Bid, Directly Challenging Lindsey Graham COLUMBIA, SC – In a bold move, pediatrician Dr. Annie Andrews launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate in South Carolina, directly targeting incumbent Senator Lindsey Graham. Andrews' campaign video, released May 29th, immediately garnered significant attention for its stark criticism of Graham and its focus on key issues facing South Carolina. "Lindsey Graham has been a senator for half my lifetime—and as it turns out, most senators don't get better with age," Andrews stated in the video, setting a combative tone. The video highlighted several policy issues, including concerns about funding cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), particularly for cancer research, and the lack of classification of gun violence as a public health crisis. Andrews also criticized Graham's support of policies impacting Social Security, Medicare, and veterans' healthcare. The video included emotionally charged images to illustrate these points. Andrews's campaign announcement is expected to shake up the South Carolina political scene. Her direct challenge to Graham, coupled with her strong video message, signals a potentially fierce election contest. The campaign will likely focus on healthcare, economic issues, and the climate crisis, issues that resonate strongly with South Carolina voters.