Concerned Parents Should NOT be called terrorists (Columbia, S.C.) – After the National School Board Association (NSBA) called parents “terrorists” and strong urging from S.C. lawmakers, the S.C. School Board Association withdrew from the NSBA. See below for SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick’s full statement: “After the National School Board Association called concerned parents at school board meetings ‘terrorists’, we’re glad to see the South Carolina School Board Association withdraw from the national group,” said SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick. “Parents shouldn’t be called terrorists because they’re concerned with what’s being taught in their child’s classroom. We want to thank the Republican
Republicans picked up big wins in municipal races across the state (Columbia, S.C.) – Republicans all across the state picked up big wins in municipal races. See below for SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick’s full statement: “We’ve proven over and over that voters are not buying what Democrats are selling,” said SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick. “Congratulations to the newly elected Republican Georgetown city council members and mayor-elect Carol Jayroe, all the Republicans who won in New Ellenton and the City of Aiken, Republican Jim Bannister who won Public Works Commissioner in the city of Greenville, and Republican Florence County Councilman-elect Tony
SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick: Municipal elections show Republican momentum still strong (Columbia, S.C.) – The City of Georgetown elected three Republican city council members and a Republican mayor for the first time in city history. See below for SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick’s full statement: ”These long 10 months have shown everyone what a disaster it is when Democrats lead. In 2020, South Carolina Republicans had the most successful election cycle in more than 140 years,” said SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick. “That momentum is still going strong across the state, with a prime example being the city of Georgetown electing three
Conservative talk show host Armstrong Williams, Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack, Texas Congressman Ronny Jackson more to speak at SCGOP’s inaugural First in the South Republican Action Conference (Columbia, S.C.) – Conservative talk show host Armstrong Williams, Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack, Texas Congressman and former White House physician Ronny Jackson, and South Carolina U.S. Senator Tim Scott are set to speak at the South Carolina Republican Party’s inaugural First in the South Republican Action Conference in late October. “Our schedule for the weekend is filling up, and we’re excited these leaders in our Party are a part of lineup,” said SCGOP
Senator Rick Scott, Former Secretary of Energy Rick Perry, more to speak at SCGOP’s inaugural First in the South Republican Action Conference (Columbia, S.C.) – Florida Senator Rick Scott, former Secretary of Energy Rick Perry, former President Trump Chief of Staff and RNC Chairman Reince Priebus, and conservative attorney Cleta Mitchell are set to speak at the South Carolina Republican Party’s inaugural First in the South Republican Action Conference in late October. “We’re excited to announce these conservative leaders as our first confirmed speakers at our First in the South Republican Action Conference,” said SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick. “Our grassroots
Joe Biden cares more about killing the unborn than rescuing Americans stranded in Afghanistan (Columbia, S.C.) – Joe Biden announced he’s going to direct a “whole-of-government” response to the United States Supreme Court’s ruling on Texas SB8. See SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick’s response below: “If Joe Biden were really the champion of women’s rights like he claims, then he never would have pulled out our troops from Afghanistan before all our citizens–men and women–were evacuated. He would have never trusted the Taliban to ‘promise’ safe exit for our citizens, and he would never have allowed his Press Secretary to suggest
SCGOP to push RNC Election Integrity Committee findings to tighten state election laws (Columbia, S.C.) – After investing $40 million into lawsuits protecting ballot security, recounts, and poll watching in 2020, the RNC Election Integrity Committee, with SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick an appointed member, released its report findings from the 2020 election and its plan to protect ballot security moving forward. The committee investigations found various Democrat-run cities and states used COVID-19 to make last minute changes through unorthodox methods to election laws, and recommends to: Clean up their voter rolls Eliminate same-day and automatic voter registration Enact voter ID requirements
SCGOP to host inaugural First in the South Republican Action Conference in October (Columbia, S.C.) – The South Carolina Republican Party is hosting its inaugural First in the South Republican Action Conference in Myrtle Beach this October to underline and emphasize the importance South Carolina plays in the presidential primary timeline. The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) style conference will be a place for potential Republican 2024 presidential candidates, Party leaders, and elected officials to meet South Carolina activists and be introduced to the Palmetto State. Throughout the weekend, attendees will hear from guest speakers and participate in various trainings.
Former Trump Administration Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is 54th Silver Elephant Gala Guest Speaker (Columbia, S.C.) – On Friday, July 30, the South Carolina Republican Party is hosting its 54th Annual Silver Elephant Gala, the longest standing GOP event in state history. With great excitement, the SCGOP is pleased to announce staunch conservative and former Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo as the guest speaker. “Secretary Pompeo is an excellent champion for our conservative cause, and has proven that here at home and on the world stage,” said SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick. “We look forward to welcoming him to the
Darlington Democrat switches to the Republican Party (Darlington, S.C.) – SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick released the following statement regarding Darlington County’s Clerk of Court, Scott B. Suggs’s, decision to switch to the Republican Party. “We’ve seen more and more folks switch to the Republican Party because the Democrat Party is moving further and faster to the left with each passing day,” said SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick. “It’s not surprising people are noticing that Republicans deliver results while Democrat policies come with a headache and a steep bill. We’re excited to welcome Scott to our Party, and look forward to working
