The circus is coming: SCGOP Statement

Columbia, South Carolina. – South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick released the following statement regarding the arrival of 2020 Democrats in Columbia for the Clyburn Fish Fry and Blue Palmetto dinner: “As the 2020 Democrats clown car stops in for dinner tonight in South Carolina, it’s important to remember they are only willing to serve up 23 flavors of stale socialism. It’s clear that South Carolinians have no appetite for such an expensive, radical menu. With not one Southerner in the bunch, the best we can hope for is that no one spills any sauce on their expensive shoes and shirt.”-SCGOP

SCGOP Statement on Planned Parenthood forum in Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina. – South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick released the following statement in response to the Planned Parenthood forum that 2020 Democrat presidential candidates are participating in today in Columbia.   “In what is many of these Democrats first visit to South Carolina, it’s amazing to see that their first stop is to go pay homage to the radical pro-abortion lobby at Planned Parenthood. Their extreme positions demand that tax-payers foot the bill for abortion rights up until the moment of birth. It’s truly disgraceful, but unfortunately not surprising with this group of radicals.”– SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick

ICYMI: Opinion: Why US must fix its broken immigration system

Opinion: Why US must fix its broken immigration system South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson June 16, 2019- Greenville News The national security and humanitarian crisis occurring at our southern border can be felt all the way up in South Carolina. Whether we live on the southern border or not, it is imperative that we act now to solve this crisis and implement a better immigration system for all. It’s no secret that South Carolina, like a lot of our country, is in the midst of an opioid epidemic that has affected countless families and loved ones. From 2013 through 2014,

ICYMI: Rep. Jeff Duncan: We Need America First Trade Deals

Greenville Business Magazine: Opinion June 20, 2019- 11:44AM For months, America’s farmers, ranchers, and manufacturers have been waiting on Nancy Pelosi and the Democrat-led House to do their job and consider trade deals that put America First, like the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The agreement as it currently stands would bring our trade relationship with our neighbors into the 21st century while creating another 176,000 new jobs and more than $68 billion in new investment in the U.S. economy. President Trump won in 2016 based on his promise to pursue trade deals that prioritize American workers and industries. The USMCA outlines stronger rules of origin in manufacturing and ensures that South Carolina’s agricultural exports, which are

SCGOP Statement on President Trump’s Re-election Announcement

(6/18/19- Columbia, SC) SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick released the following statement regarding President Trump’s re-election announcement: “In just two and a half years, President Trump has taken our nation out of eight years of broken Democrat policies and ushered in a new wave of American success. Our nation’s economy is roaring, we have a record low unemployment rate, six million jobs have been created, our veterans are receiving the care they deserve, and we are back to being a leader on the world stage. Tonight’s 2020 campaign launch resonates loudly with South Carolinians and we will be working to ensure that

ICYMI: Rep. Joe Wilson: Evidence is undeniable, Trump puts America first

I wanted to flag a recent op-ed from Congressman Joe Wilson about the success of the Trump Administration’s policies. From creating a record-breaking economy to negotiating stronger trade deals, it is clear that President Trump and Republican leadership are continuing to deliver results for South Carolinians.  In Case You Missed It…  Evidence is undeniable, Trump puts America first Aiken Standard Op-Ed Rep. Joe Wilson  It’s clear that the Trump Administration’s policies have been an incredible success. From creating stronger trade deals for American workers to another killer quarter of GDP growth, our nation’s economy under President Donald Trump has continued to see

SCGOP Statement on 1st Congressional District

Columbia, SC: SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick released the following statement regarding the 1st Congressional District. “The South Carolina Republican Party is 100 percent committed to defeating Joe Cunningham and reclaiming the 1st Congressional District in 2020. The people of the Lowcountry deserve strong, conservative Republican leadership, and we wish all of our candidates well.” 

South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick’s Statement on the 75th Anniversary of D-Day

Columbia, SC. – South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick released the following statement on the 75th Anniversary of D-Day: “75 years ago today, more than 156,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy to confront evil and liberate an entire continent. D-Day was the turning point of the war in Europe and we must always remember the sacrifices of those who paid the ultimate price to save freedom and civilization. I encourage all South Carolinians to take some time today to honor the bravery that our forces and allies exhibited in northern France 75 years ago.” General Eisenhower said it

Joe Cunningham stands with Nancy Pelosi on amnesty

Last night, after months of refusing to act on solving the humanitarian and national security crisis at our southern border, Nancy Pelosi and Joe Cunningham passed amnesty legislation for over 2 million. While Rep. Cunningham may think that criminals who have a history of gang membership, gun related charges and DUI convictions are in need of green cards, we are sure that the people of the 1st Congressional District don’t. This is just one more example of Rep. Cunningham siding with Nancy Pelosi and liberal extremists in Washington who want nothing more than to eliminate ICE and have open borders. There is

Statement by SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick on Jaime Harrison running for U.S. Senate

(5/29/19- Columbia, SC)SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick released the following statement on Jaime Harrison running for the U.S. Senate:   “Democrats have spent months attacking Senator Graham for standing up for conservative values and refusing to give in to the liberal smear campaign against Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Gloria Tinubu and Jaime Harrison hope to extract revenge by rallying liberals across America to their cause, but they are going to learn the hard way that South Carolinians appreciate the leadership that Lindsey Graham has brought to the issues they care about.”