Thread by @MaryCaitlinByrd

1/ Just got off the phone with Mark Sanford, who is in Washington this morning (I could hear the Metro in the background), where he is making media rounds post-announcement. Some highlights from our phone call...
#scpol #2020Election #scnews #chsnews #politics

2/ Sanford hopes to begin hiring campaign staff this week. Declaring today was a key part of making sure he can recruit/attract the political talent he needs to run this campaign. #scpol #2020Election #scnews #chsnews #politics

3/ Speaking of running the campaign, this one is unlike any he has done before. Usually very very planned, this campaign is much more incremental (step by step, week by week, month by month.) "That’s the complete opposite of every campaign I've ever run in my life!" #scpol

4/ Sanford loves SC, but don't expect him to spend as much time campaigning here. "Given the fact that South Carolina is not going to be in play," Sanford said referring to a GOP primary, "I would say probably not." #scpol #2020election #scnews #chsnews #politics

5/ Sanford originally wanted to do a press conference in Charleston to announce his 2020 plans, either overlooking Shem Creek or near Fort Moultrie. Dorian had other plans, hence, the TV interview decision. #scpol #chsnews #2020election #politics

6/ Sanford was without power for one night due to Dorian. He spent that evening with a friend looking out at the Lowcountry on his back porch, talking about his upcoming decision. He views it as a journey of faith, but isn't blind to the challenge ahead.