House Republicans head to their annual issues conference in Florida on Wednesday confident about taking back the chamber as they plan their midterm messaging.
Cunningham first confirmed his bid to unseat GOP South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster in 2022 to the Post and Courier.
“I think the test of a true leader is whether or not you’ll be honest with people about the real challenges facing our state and have the backbone to actually fix them,” he told the outlet. “McMaster failed that test, but I won’t.”
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“I’ve been thinking about what kind of future I want my son and other children and grandchildren to have here in this state,” he continued. “I love this state and I will make sure that we’re living up to our God-given potential.”