Clyburn and Democrats Stunningly Silent on Keeping South Carolina Families Safe (Columbia, SC – July 20th) – This week, Jim Clyburn and his House Democrat colleagues showed just how out of touch they’ve become by refusing to take a stand on a resolution declaring support for our nation’s Customs & Immigration Enforcement (ICE). Clyburn – who has been not so subtly jockeying to take Nancy Pelosi’s top spot as Minority Leader – was notably silent, only voting “present” on the resolution. This stunning display of partisanship not only shows just how far left the Democrats have gone, but also is jarring for Clyburn considering the integral
CONTACT: Hope Walker: hope@scgop.com DATE: 4/5/18 SCGOP COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY PASSES RESOLUTION DENOUNCING DEMOCRAT RUNNING IN REPUBLICAN PRIMARY On Wednesday evening, the South Carolina Republican Party Executive Committee held a special meeting via conference call to pass a resolution denouncing one of the candidates that filed to run in the First Congressional District Republican primary. The resolution points out that Dimitri Cherny is an open Bernie Sanders supporter who was most recently the Democrat Party’s nominee for the same office in 2016. It calls on Republicans to treat his campaign as a “political stunt” and urges the state legislature to pass legislation enabling
SOUTH CAROLINA REPUBLICAN PARTY STATE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY CALLS FOR A PARTISAN VOTER REGISTRATION OPTION ON VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS At its most recent meeting, the South Carolina Republican Party State Executive Committee unanimously passed a resolution calling for a partisan voter registration option on voter registration forms in South Carolina. The resolution calls on the South Carolina General Assembly to pass legislation that would add appropriate check-boxes to voter registration forms enabling voters to choose to affiliate with a political party if they wish when they register to vote or update their registration. “Simply put, it’s a freedom of association issue”,
COLUMBIA, S.C.– Today, South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick released the following statement on the special runoff election in South Carolina’s Fifth Congressional District: “Voters in the Fifth Congressional District sent a clear message that they want their conservative values represented in Washington, D.C. I am confident that Ralph Norman and our Republican team will unite to reach out to voters and defeat the Democrat candidate backed by Nancy Pelosi and her liberal special interest groups.” “Ralph Norman has a proven record of fiscal accountabilty, growing jobs, and fighting for our men and women in uniform. Archie Parnell is
Columbia, SC – Today, the 2017 South Carolina Republican Party State Convention elected Drew McKissick as the Party’s new State Chairman. McKissick garnered 86% of the vote and defeated Mark Powell of Anderson County. McKissick assumes the duties of State Chairman immediately and becomes the SCGOP’s 19th State Chairman. Chairman McKissick released the following statement on the election and his new post: “I’m so deeply humbled by the results of this election. To be able to serve this amazing State Party and its incredible members as Chairman is a true honor and a distinct privilege. “I’ve been blessed to be
Columbia, S.C. – SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore issued the following statement on the passing of former Congressman Ed Young of Florence. Young served in the South Carolina State House and the U.S. House of Representatives, and was the State Party’s nominee for Governor in 1978: “Congressman Ed Young was a pioneer for Republicans in South Carolina,” said Chairman Moore. “He paved the way for a generation of Republican leaders in the Pee Dee and across the state. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time.” About Congressman Ed Young Born September 7, 1920, Edward Lunn Young served
Columbia, S.C. – SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore tonight issued the following statement on Tommy Pope and Ralph Norman advancing to the South Carolina Congressional District 5 runoff on May 16: “South Carolina Republicans congratulate Tommy Pope and Ralph Norman – both of whom are incredibly qualified to serve the 5th District and South Carolina in Congress. We also thank the other Republican candidates for their determination and willingness to serve.” “Make no mistake: South Carolina Republicans will be ready when the special general election begins on May 17. We will unleash a grassroots tidal wave that will result in District
Columbia, S.C. – Earlier this morning, S.C. Republican Party Chairman Matt Moore announced that he would not seek a third term as state chairman. His current term ends at this year’s State Convention on May 13. Moore was originally elected in June 2013 and was re-elected by the SCGOP State Convention in May 2015 with 83% of votes. “It has been the honor of my life to serve as state chairman. I still wake up every day feeling humbled and blessed to serve in such an important leadership role,” said Chairman Moore. “I’m still excited about the future of the
Columbia, S.C. – SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore tonight issued the following statement upon President Donald J. Trump nominating Judge Neil Gorsuch for the U.S. Supreme Court: “Tonight, President Trump fulfilled one of his biggest campaign promises to the American people by selecting Neil Gorsuch, a mainstream conservative to serve on the United States Supreme Court. I am confident Neil Gorsuch will faithfully uphold the Constitution, protect our individual rights, and preserve the idea of limited government.”
Columbia, S.C. – SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore issued the following statement upon Lieutenant Governor Henry McMaster ascending to the Office of South Carolina Governor this evening: “On behalf of South Carolina Republicans, I congratulate Governor McMaster on his ascension to the Governor’s Office and wish him much success. “Governor McMaster is a lifelong Republican, former state GOP chairman, and true public servant who loves South Carolina with all of his heart. I know he will continue our state’s legacy of great Republican governors. The South Carolina Republican Party looks forward to working with him.”
