SCGOP Weekly 8/22/2016

Skip the lines and vote absentee today! Click HERE for more information. Sen. Tim Scott supports Donald Trump’s law and order stance WIS -South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott is supporting Donald Trump’s call for law and order after Trump’s visit to the Milwaukee area on Tuesday night. SC Republicans criticize Clyburn for road-repair projects The State – Chairman Matt Moore last week sounded the alarm on the questionable funding of state road projects. Chairman Moore said state road projects should be funded based on actual needs and safety concerns instead of politicians’ wants. He said this issue again underscores the

Press Release: Senator Shane Massey named to “40 under 40” list by Washington Post

Photo Credit: Robert Norris / The Edgefield Advertiser Press Release: Senator Shane Massey named to “40 under 40” list by Washington Post SCGOP Press Shop, 803-988-8440 Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Republican Party today issued a statement congratulating State Senator Shane Massey, R-Edgefield, on being named to the Washington Post’s list of 40 rising political stars who are under 40 years old: “South Carolina is truly blessed to have principled, committed leaders like Senator Shane Massey. On behalf of all South Carolina Republicans, I congratulate him,” said SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore. From The Washington Post (Washington, D.C.) May 21st,

SCGOP Chairman to launch “ObamaCare Isn’t Working” Tour in Greenville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore to launch “ObamaCare Isn’t Working” Tour Tuesday in Greenville Greenville-area elected officials and local small business owners will join Chairman Moore to discuss the failures of ObamaCare in South Carolina. COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Matt Moore will be joined by elected officials and small business owners to discuss ObamaCare’s failed roll out, its negative impacts on South Carolina businesses, and the importance of electing leaders who will fight for South Carolina reforms to health care, rather than promoting President Obama’s failed policies. WHO: SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore, local elected

Chairman’s Weekly Update

Fellow Republicans, I hope you’ve had a nice weekend. We had a busy week at the South Carolina Republican Party! This past Monday night, it was my honor to speak to the Capital City Republican Women at their fall meeting. Their 20th anniversary celebration will be held on September 16th – if you’d like to attend, email President Deb Marks for more details. On Wednesday, I interviewed with the Associated Press on an important topic. North Carolina recently passed a state law tying their 2016 Presidential Primary to South Carolina’s, which is a flagrant violation of national party rules if

Chairman Connelly announces 1st Congressional Debate

SCGOP Chairman Chad Connelly today announced a First Congressional District primary debate to be held on Thursday evening, March 14 in Charleston, South Carolina. Held on the campus of Porter-Gaud School, the debate will be presented by the party, in conjunction with local and national partners. “On behalf of all South Carolina Republicans, I am proud to announce that the South Carolina Republican Party will be partnering with both local and national organizations to host a Republican primary debate for the First Congressional District on Thursday, March 14, 2013,” said SCGOP Chairman Chad Connelly. “This debate, which will be held

Aiken Resolution: Term Limits

This below resolution was passed at the Aiken county convention, and will now go to the resolutions committee. If the resolutions committee passes it, the resolution will be up for a vote at the state convention. However, before the resolutions committee votes, they want to know your opinion. Please use the comments section below to give us your opinion, and please use your real name. Thank you! Whereas, the nation’s founders strongly believed in rotation in office; and Whereas, the lack of term limits for elected public officials encourages them to take actions to retain the position rather than properly

Get involved in precinct reorganization

Every week, I receive inquiries from concerned South Carolina conservatives who always ask, “What can I do to help? How can I get involved in the Republican Party?” Well, I now have a clear answer for you: get involved in precinct reorganization . This is how you become involved in the Republican Party. Precinct reorganization meetings will be held throughout the month of March and county conventions will be held throughout the month of April. These meetings are an essential component to establishing a firm foothold in our state. Here is what I ask of you: Click here to view

Ryan says spending cuts priority for nation

WASHINGTON — The nation faces a crushing burden of debt and is on course for an economic disaster without dramatic action to wrestle the budget deficit under control, House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan said Tuesday in the Republican response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address. “Our nation is approaching a tipping point. We are at a moment, where if government’s growth is left unchecked and unchallenged, America’s best century will be considered our past century,” Ryan said in televised remarks. “The days of business as usual must come to an end. We hold to a couple