Democrats in South Carolina must work harder than ever to survive in an era of Republican domination

FORT LAWN, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina state Sen. Mike Fanning likes to talk to people. He will talk about anything, but if the Democrat from Great Falls is able to steer the conversation, he’s not likely to say much about Washington.
Fanning believes deeply that public servants should focus on where they can make a difference, but for him it’s about survival, too. In a state set to hold the first Democratic presidential primary of 2024, Fanning is among an ever-dwindling number of Democrats st...