Sanford on Minimum Wage and Housing | Augusta Georgia News

Former Governor Mark Sanford is back in the Senate race, hitting the ground running in Aiken with a fiery message on economic freedom and housing affordability. He’s pushing back against minimum wage hikes—calling them counterproductive and joking that if you set a floor, why not $100 an hour? With Senator Graham’s passing opening the door, Sanford’s campaign zeroes in on government spending, national debt, and the vanishing American dream, especially for young people struggling to buy homes—the average age to buy one has jumped 20 years in just 15. He also champions South Carolina’s unique character as a key reason people stay. Voters praised his hands-on approach, shaking hands and chatting face-to-face, while some remain undecided despite recognizing his values. Early voting is underway, with a runoff looming if no candidate secures a majority. 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/921335c7f0925d0c