Democrats Push Back in South Carolina | Columbia News

Democrats in South Carolina are boldly betting they can flip key races this November, despite the state’s deep Republican lean — and despite internal polls showing narrow leads or tight contests. Governor candidate Jermaine Johnson claims he’s only seven points behind, a major leap from last time, while U.S. Senate hopeful Dr. Annie Andrews cites a tied poll to fuel her campaign. With national winds shifting and economic concerns hurting Republicans, both teams are using these numbers to rally donors and shape strategy — even as GOP rivals dismiss them as fundraising gimmicks. The stakes? A historic chance to break decades of GOP dominance — but with voter enthusiasm still tilted firmly toward red, the road ahead is steep. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0cd89a4865a6f956