Congressional candidate adding new Democratic voters – one at a time

Whoever wins the GOP primary for the 1st District congressional seat – incumbent Mark Sanford, a former S.C. governor, or challenger Katie Arrington, a first-term state representative from Dorchester County who announced on Wednesday – likely will face Democrat Joe Cunningham next November.

By then, Cunningham will have more backup. The Charleston lawyer has posted a unique campaign video on Facebook alongside his wife, Amanda, announcing a “new volunteer.”

“We’re going to be bringing on a new member to rattle things up a little bit,” Joe Cunningham said. “We feel like we need some more booties – or boots – on the ground.”

Amanda Cunningham ended the puns by announcing, “We’re having a baby,” complete with a tiny Joe Cunningham campaign shirt.

The Buzz has heard of politicians kissing babies to win votes, but this takes it to another level.

This story was originally published September 1, 2017 at 12:03 PM with the headline "Congressional candidate adding new Democratic voters – one at a time."