SC-GOV 2022 Megathread: Cunningham IN

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https://twitter.com/JoeCunninghamSC/status/1347675655895470081?s=20

You think he'll run? Dems have like under 2% chance of winning statewide, but Cunningham would be one of the strongest candidates, I think.

Maybe, but I don't think painting McMaster with the Trump tar brush will seal the deal. And if for some reason McMaster does somehow end up being sufficiently damaged goods as to lose the general election, there's always Haley. She's no longer term limited, so the only thing keeping Haley from seeking her old job back in 2022 is I don't see her running a primary challenge against McMaster unless it's clear to everyone that McMaster is likely to lose the general if he runs.

I don't see Haley running, especially if she's planning on running for president in 2024 (which seems more likely than not). I don't see her running for an office that she could potentially only be in for 2 years. She'll probably just endorse McMaster and campaign with him and call it a day.

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I wouldn't totally write off Cunningham here, James Harrison is our chairman and can make Gov race competetive

Not so sure about that considering his 10% loss to Lindsey Graham.

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I doubt that Cunningham can beat McMaster, but McMaster won't necessarily be the 2022 Republican nominee considering his age.

Wikipedia says he has an announcement pending. Probably means nothing since it's from wikipedia, but could still give us an idea.

And I'm sure age won't be a major issue, remember Kay Ivey exists.