SC’s Tom Rice draws challenger in race for Congress

An Horry County psychologist has announced a bid to unseat a three-term incumbent congressman.

Bruce Fischer, 69, of Longs, announced Wednesday he would run as a Democrat for the 7th District seat, now held by incumbent Rep. Tom Rice, R-Myrtle Beach.

A Vietnam veteran and retired U.S. Army helicopter pilot, Fischer has operated a psychology practice for the last 23 years. He says the election of Donald Trump as president drove him to get involved in politics.

“Like many Americans, I woke up on November 9, 2016, feeling compelled to do more,” Fischer said in a press release.

Fischer’s announcement focused on health-care issues.

“Congress should be working to expand healthcare – not take it away from millions,” Fischer said. “(A)s a medical practitioner, I know that Medicare works. Let’s build on the progress we’ve made under Obamacare and work to pass Medicare-for-all legislation.”

This story was originally published October 4, 2017 at 3:24 PM with the headline "SC’s Tom Rice draws challenger in race for Congress."