Mark Sanford Announces Run for Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat

Former U.S. Representative Mark Sanford (R-S.C.) announced on Thursday morning his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). Sanford cited the nation's fiscal crisis as his primary motivation, stating that the country is at a 'financial tipping point' and that he cannot remain idle while the federal government adds a trillion dollars to the national debt every 100 days. The announcement marks Sanford's return to electoral politics after his previous tenure in the House of Representatives. The race is expected to draw significant attention in South Carolina's Republican primary.