Joe Cunningham
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Joe Cunningham
@JoeCunninghamSC
Father of 2 boys. Former Democratic Congressman who flipped a Trump district. SC Dem nominee for governor, 2022. Proud South Carolinian. Attorney.

We’re being told by pundits and politicians (mostly men) that we have to get on board with flawed messengers and candidates (mostly men) who will attract working class voters (despite any evidence that they actually appeal to them). I think I’d prefer to be in a party that looks at Republicans and realizes the best path forward is to raise the bar.

Americans want immigration enforcement without cruelty or chaos. Dems need a real alternative to Trump’s approach, not just to oppose it. We have a four-step plan out today to make enforcement lawful and accountable. Details from @NOTUSreports: notus.org/congress/third…

After the Virginia Democrats’ efforts to redistrict in order to increase Democrat seats in the House of Representatives, South Carolina should consider fighting fire with fire. I would encourage South Carolina’s next Republican governor and the Republican legislature to seriously look at what our state’s response should be to Democrats in Virginia. Republicans in South Carolina should consider being bold and fighting back.

Virginia had a gerrymandering ban.

Among Democrats - "The party needs to move to the (X) to win the next presidential election" Center: 42% Left: 24% Current position is fine: 18% Echelon / April 2026

To anyone cheering against American success in Iran after nearly 50 years of them terrorizing the world: I don't understand your vibe at all.



NEW: Rahm Emanuel wants an age limit of 75 across branches of government — president, Congress, SCOTUS. If he runs for and wins the White House in 2028, that'd bar him from a full second term. "Of course it would apply to me." He wants this as part of a broader ethics/corruption crackdown in D.C. politico.com/news/2026/01/2… @politico


I could not agree more with this decision. We all know why Dems lost in 2024. The DNC has and should continue to make changes, and that is one of the reasons Dems have been winning up and down the ballot. Let’s stop looking back. Let’s look forward and continue winning.



#DigMeAGraveBookTour Charleston Details📘 I’ll be at Buxton Books in Charleston, SC on Dec. 17 at 6PM to sign your copy of Dig Me a Grave. You don’t want to miss this: ✔️Author talk ✔️Audience Q&A ✔️Book signing 🎟️Click here for event details: buxtonbooks.com/events/3888520… Check for updates on the full book tour: dickharpootlian.com/tour 📚 Publisher @KensingtonBooks #digmeagrave #dimeagravebooktour #book #booktour #peeweegaskins #truecrime #serialkillerstories #Charleston #BuxtonBooks

After much deliberation, I’ve decided not to seek reelection in 2026. I’m confident that were I to run again, I would win. But recent events have made me reconsider whether the good I can do in Congress still outweighs the cost to my family. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished in decades of public service. Now, I look forward to my next chapter: raising my young daughters with Izzy and spending more time with our family and friends. To the people of Maine's 2nd District: Thank you. Representing you has been the honor of my life. bangordailynews.com/2025/11/05/opi…


