Mark Marhefka
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“I just don’t think that we can go and handle another two more years of this,”
Mark Marhefka · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-03
Marhefka expressed broader frustration with the country's direction and growing complaints from those who voted for Trump.
“We’re just getting squeezed too hard.”
Mark Marhefka · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-03
Marhefka said rising costs are squeezing shrimpers too hard to endure another two years of current conditions.
“They’ve already started cutting back on NOAA, and they’re looking to do more in this next fiscal year,”
Mark Marhefka · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-03
Marhefka, a shrimper for 49 years, expressed concern that proposed funding cuts to NOAA could further reduce services fishermen depend on.
“It’s definitely something that we need to fight against.”
Mark Marhefka · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-03
Marhefka said NOAA cutbacks are something fishermen need to fight against.
“Fuel costs have doubled since Trump has been back in office,”
Mark Marhefka · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-03
Marhefka cited rising fuel costs as one of the pressures facing South Carolina shrimpers.
“I voted Democrat because I really think Annie Andrews is going to help South Carolina.”
Mark Marhefka · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-03
Marhefka said he voted Democrat because he believes Annie Andrews will help South Carolina.