FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2022 Media contact: Claire Brady claire@scgop.com Cunningham could have picked Mickey Mouse for his running mate and it still won’t matter (Columbia, S.C.) – Long shot candidate Democrat Joe Cunningham announced his running mate this morning. See below for South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick’s full statement: “Joe Cunningham could have picked Mickey Mouse for his running mate and it still won’t matter because South Carolina voters have proven time and time again we aren’t buying what Democrats are selling,” said SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick. “We hope Cunningham enjoys his road trip to the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Claire Brady claire@scgop.com House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy is 55th Silver Elephant Gala Guest Speaker (Columbia, S.C.) – On Friday, July 29, the South Carolina Republican Party is hosting its 55th Annual Silver Elephant Gala, the longest standing Republican event in state history, with House Republican Leader and potential future Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy as the guest speaker. “Leader Kevin McCarthy is an aggressive advocate for our Party and our conservative candidates,” said SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick. “We can’t wait to welcome him to the Palmetto State, rally behind our shared principles, and get
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Claire Brady claire@scgop.com We agree with Jim Clyburn: Joe Cunningham needs to grow up (Columbia, S.C.) – In the true spirit of bipartisanship and working across party lines, South Carolina Republican Chairman Drew McKissick wholeheartedly agrees with Democrat Majority Whip Jim Clyburn. See below for Chairman McKissick’s full statement: “For once, I agree with Jim Clyburn: Joe Cunningham needs to grow up. Whether it’s calling for legalizing weed, continually and purposefully lying to voters, or disrespecting those who are 65 years or older by implying their age and experience makes them incompetent to serve, it’s clear Cunningham
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Claire Brady claire@scgop.com We can’t wait to beat Bernie Sanders Supporter Krystle Matthews in November (Columbia, S.C.) – State Representative Krystle Matthews won the Democrat nomination for U.S. Senate and will face Senator Tim Scott in November. See below for South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick’s full statement: “Congratulations to radical Democrat Krystle Matthews on winning the Democrat nomination for U.S. Senate! She is an ardent Bernie Sanders supporter who wants Democrats to infiltrate the Republican Party, wants ‘dope money’ to fund her campaign, and is okay with illegal campaign contributions. We can’t wait
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Claire Brady claire@scgop.com Congratulations Ellen Weaver, our Republican nominee for State Superintendent of Education (Columbia, S.C.) – Ellen Weaver won the Republican nomination for State Superintendent of Education in the runoff election. See below for South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick’s full statement: “Congratulations to Ellen Weaver on winning the runoff election for State Superintendent of Education! We look forward to working together to ensure our school system puts the needs of our children first and does not focus on a one-size-fits-all approach in the classroom. Further, we intend to keep this seat in Republican hands
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2022 Media contact: Claire Brady claire@scgop.com From Krystle Matthews’s mouth to the legislature’s ears (Columbia, S.C.) – In a recent audio recording, Democrat State Representative and candidate for U.S. Senate Krystle Matthews calls for Democrat “secret sleepers” to run as Republicans, encourages Democrats to fund her campaign with “dope money,” and says for Democrats to find people in their families, who are not donating, and put campaign contributions in their names. See below for South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick’s full statement: “From her mouth to the legislature’s ears. Krystle Matthews brazenly calls for Democrats
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2022 Media contact: Claire Brady claire@scgop.com Roe v. Wade overturned is a victory for life everywhere (Columbia, S.C.) – The United States Supreme Court released its opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. See below for South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick’s full statement. “The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is a victory for life everywhere. The pro-life movement has been working for decades to educate and motivate folks to stand for the unborn, and we’ll continue to do just that in this new life after Roe. Today is further proof that elections
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2022 Media contact: Claire Brady claire@scgop.com Lack of Evidence leads to 2022 Primary Protests Denied (Columbia, S.C.) – After hearings and a vote by the South Carolina Republican Party’s State Executive Committee, four primary protests were denied after each candidate failed to present evidence that would have changed the outcome of the June 14 primary election. The races that drew primary protests were the Governor’s race, Attorney General’s race, and two State House of Representative races (HD-43 and HD-81). “As required by state law, we held hearings for the primary protests where candidates could present their case
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2022 Media contact: Claire Brady claire@scgop.com Congratulations to Congresswoman Nancy Mace (Columbia, S.C.) – Congresswoman Nancy Mace won the Republican primary in the First Congressional District. See below for South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick’s full statement below: “Congratulations to Nancy Mace on winning the Republican primary. Thank you to Katie Arrington for throwing your hat into the ring. Keeping the First Congressional District is the number one priority for the Party and grassroots conservatives in the Lowcountry. We’re all on the same team, and together we will beat Democrats in November!” ###
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2022 Media contact: Claire Brady claire@scgop.com Congratulations to Trump endorsed Russell Fry (Columbia, S.C.) – South Carolina Representative Russell Fry won the Republican Primary in the Seventh Congressional District. See below for South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick’s full statement below: “Congratulations to Trump endorsed State Representative Russell Fry on winning the Republican primary outright! South Carolina, especially the Seventh Congressional District, is enthusiastically supportive of America First principles. We appreciated working together on election integrity legislation during his time in the General Assembly, and look forward to working together during his time in Congress!”
