Columbia, S.C. – SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore issued the following statement prior to Governor Nikki R. Haley receiving confirmation from the full U.S. Senate as U.S. Ambassor to the United Nations: “Governor Nikki Haley was the right governor for the right time in South Carolina’s history. She has led our state through many difficult days with grace and humility. We will miss Governor Haley’s strong, principled leadership- but we’ll also miss her compassion, kindness, and love for our state. Governor Haley, Michael, and their children are in our prayers as they begin this new chapter.”
Lexington, S.C.- South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Matt Moore today issued the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s intent to nominate South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations: “Governor Haley’s appointment as U.N. Ambassador shows how far our state has come and how far our nation can go in the 21st century. I couldn’t be more proud that the whole world will get to see Nikki Haley’s strong, principled leadership in action. It’s a great day to be an American!”
SCGOP NEWS RELEASE TOP SC DEMOCRATS HOST EVENT FOR SENATE CANDIDATE UNDER SLED INVESTIGATION Democrat Mike Fanning Now Under Investigation by SLED for Inappropriate Relationship with 16 Year Old Child Columbia, SC – Some of South Carolina’s top Democrats are ignoring alarming news reports and hosting a fundraising event tomorrow for Mike Fanning, a Democrat State Senate candidate currently under investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) for having an inappropriate relationship with a 16 year old child. The Democrat fundraiser is scheduled to take place Wednesday, October 19th in downtown Columbia. According to the invitation, (a copy is attached to this release) some of the South Carolina’s top Democrats including State Senators Vincent Sheheen and Gerald
Columbia, S.C. – S.C. Republican Party Chairman Matt Moore issued the following statement on the FBI’s release of its summary of their interview with Hillary Clinton as a part of their criminal investigation into her secret email server: “Today’s summary from the FBI proves that Hillary Clinton’s private email server was a reckless attempt to avoid accountability. Her using thirteen different devices in four years shows it was never about convenience. “It’s also hard to believe that Hillary Clinton doesn’t recall her State Department training on how to handle classified information. Clinton was either extremely negligent in handling classified material
Columbia, S.C. – On Saturday August 20, 2016, the S.C. Republican Party’s State Executive Committee selected the state’s nine (9) potential Republican members of the Electoral College. South Carolina’s nine Presidential Electors will cast their votes as part of the 538-member national Electoral College following the November 8 general election. The following South Carolina Republicans were selected: Glenn McCall of York County (Statewide) Matt Moore of Lexington County (Statewide) Terry Hardesty of Berkeley County (1st Congressional District) Jim Ulmer of Orangeburg County (2nd Congressional District) Brenda Bedenbaugh of Saluda County (3rd Congressional District) Bill Conley of Spartanburg County (4th Congressional
Cleveland, Ohio – SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore today issued a statement on Indiana Governor Mike Pence, the presumptive Republican nominee for Vice President: “Governor Pence is an ideal Vice President and trusted by conservatives. He is also a proven reformer with executive experience who understands how to work with Republicans on Capitol Hill. “South Carolina Republicans have known and trusted Governor Mike Pence for years, given his speaking at our 2008 Silver Elephant Dinner.”
Columbia, S.C. – South Carolina’s 2016 Republican National Convention delegation met yesterday to elect its officers and make appointments to the National Convention’s four standing committees. The delegation, which will attend the National Convention July 18-21, 2016 in Cleveland, is comprised of 50 delegates and 47 alternates from across South Carolina. Their names can be seen by clicking here. The following individuals were elected delegation officers: Lt. Governor Henry McMaster (Richland) – Delegation Chairman SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore (Lexington) – Delegation Co-Chairman Gov. Nikki Haley and U.S. Senator Tim Scott – Honorary Chairmen Mrs. Lou Nolan (Richland) – Delegation Vice
Cindy Costa and Glenn McCall re-elected as South Carolina’s Republican National Committeewoman, Committeeman Columbia, S.C.- At today’s South Carolina Republican Party State Convention, delegates from across the state re-elected Cindy Costa and Glenn McCall as South Carolina’s Republican National Committeewoman and Committeeman, respectively. Costa, from Charleston County, has served on the Republican National Committee since 1996 and ranks in the top 10 (of 168) in committee seniority. McCall, from York County, has served on the Republican National Committee since 2008. He is currently Vice Chairman of the Committee on Arrangements at the 2016 Republican National Convention, which will be held
Columbia, S.C. – SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore today announced that the S.C. Republican Party will live stream in virtual reality (VR) its state convention to be held this Saturday, May 7. Anyone with a VR headset, smartphone or personal computer can tune in beginning at 9:45 A.M. to see and hear the entire state convention in complete 360 degree virtual reality. Saturday’s live stream marks the first time that a Republican Party convention will be live streamed in virtual reality. “Live streaming our state convention in virtual reality shows the Republican Party’s commitment to both transparency and innovative technology,” said Chairman Moore. “People across the
Columbia, S.C. – SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore today issued a statement following the election of State Senator Shane Massey (R-Edgefield) as Majority Leader: “Senator Shane Massey is an outstanding choice for Majority Leader. He is a principled conservative who will shake things up in the South Carolina Senate. “Since his election in 2007, Senator Massey has continually focused on good policy ideas that will improve the lives of our citizens. His election today should give encouragement to all South Carolinians.” ###
