With Joe Biden in the White House, the State of the Union is bleak (Columbia, S.C.) – Tonight President Joe Biden will deliver his State of the Union address. See below for South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick’s full statement: “With Joe Biden in the White House, the State of the Union is bleak. Thanks to his failed leadership, we’ve experienced crisis after crisis–most of which could have been prevented in the first place,” said SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick. “Republican leadership means a thriving country and a safer world. Democrat control means sky high inflation, emboldened enemies, less secure
President Trump Coming to South Carolina (Columbia, S.C.) – This morning, President Trump announced he is returning to South Carolina for a rally. See below for SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick’s full statement: “After a year of crises and failures from the Biden Administration, it’s no surprise folks are eager to rally behind a Republican, America First agenda. That’s why we’re excited to welcome President Trump back to South Carolina,” said SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick. “Under President Trump’s leadership, our Party saw exponential growth everywhere, but particularly in rural, historically Democrat Pee Dee counties. “Sky high gas prices, inflation through the
SCGOP Urges Congress to Regulate Big Tech (Columbia, S.C.) – At its first quarter meeting, the South Carolina Republican Party Executive Committee unanimously passed a resolution urging Congress to pass Senator Graham’s American Innovation and Choice Online Act. “After years of Big Tech’s unfair standards, constant platform policy changes, and power consolidation, Republicans are fed up and want to know there will be some kind of new check against their powers,” said SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick. “Passing the American Innovation and Choice Online Act will help protect consumers and keep the free market moving in the digital world.” Key points
Last Democrat on Dorchester County Council switches to the Republican Party (St. George, S.C.) – SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick released the following statement regarding Harriet Holman, the last Democrat on Dorchester County Council, switching to the Republican Party. “After a year of Joe Biden in the White House and a Democrat controlled Congress, it’s no surprise more and more people are switching to the Republican Party. Between sky high inflation, multiple foreign policy disasters, a surge at our southern border, and a spike in crime, we’ve seen the failures and crises caused by Democrat leadership on full display,” said SCGOP
Under Governor McMaster’s Republican leadership, South Carolina is soaring to new heights (Columbia, S.C.) – Governor Henry McMaster delivered his State of the State address this evening. See below for SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick’s full response: “We’re fortunate to live in a state with such strong Republican leadership, and COVID reaffirmed that. During the pandemic, Governor McMaster consistently led the way, and now South Carolina is bouncing back better and faster than most of the country. Our unemployment rate is at a record low, new industry is coming to all corners of the state, and more jobs are being added
South Carolina isn’t buying what Democrats are selling—neither is rest of U.S. (Columbia, S.C.) – Joe Biden returned to South Carolina and spoke at S.C. State’s graduation this morning. See SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick’s response below: “Joe Biden conveniently failed to mention that his policies and failed leadership have resulted in sky high inflation, unprecedented surges at the southern border, and Americans killed and stranded in Afghanistan,” said SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick. “Democrat poll numbers are tanking across the country because of their radical ideas, and after Biden’s Build Back Better failed, now they’re trying to pass a bill to
SCGOP Passes Election Integrity Resolution (Columbia, S.C.) – On Saturday, December 11 the South Carolina Republican Party held its fourth quarter State Executive Committee meeting. By an unanimous voice vote, the committee passed a comprehensive election integrity resolution, calling on the General Assembly to pass the initiatives into law. The resolution focused on securing elections and preventing against opportunities for voter fraud before voting happens. Some of the points included: Requiring all county election commissions to fall under the authority of the State Election Commission Requiring the State Election Commission conduct hand recount audits of randomly selected precincts after each
Election integrity matters regardless of candidate or outcome (Columbia, S.C.) – After several problems at the polls during the Columbia’s mayor’s race yesterday, the State Election Commission ordered a hand count audit. See below for SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick’s full statement: “The South Carolina Election Commission’s interim director hit the nail on the head when he said, ‘Everything that could have gone wrong went wrong in Richland County.’ There’s no excuse for all the problems voters experienced at the polls. “It should be easy to vote and hard to cheat. The South Carolina Republican Party has been leading the charge
Voters are tired of Democrat control (Columbia, S.C.) – Today was the runoff election for the Columbia’s mayor’s race. See below for SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick’s full statement: “South Carolina voters have proven yet again they reject Democrat agendas. Wishlists full of emotion, promises without tangible plans, and radical ideas fall on deaf ears in the Palmetto State,said SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick.“Daniel Rickenmann was a quality candidate who put in the work, connected with voters, and communicated a realistic message. We want to extend a huge congratulations to him, his family, and his campaign. ”After Democrats pulled out all the
South Carolina will mourn the loss of State Senator Hugh Leatherman (Columbia, S.C.) – Longtime Republican State Senator Hugh Leatherman passed away earlier today. See below for SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick’s full statement: “Senator Leatherman dedicated almost half of his life to serving the people of Florence County and South Carolina. His commitment to the Port and so many other initiatives propelled our state forward. We’re grateful for his decades of service, and our prayers are with Mrs. Jean and the rest of the Leatherman family,” said SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick ###
