Joshua Silverman

[Sara McGee for Texas HD 132 @SaraForTexLege]

I say this with no ill will and *some* animosity. I am a Democrat. I earned the nomination to be the person facing the Republican incumbent in Texas House District 132.

Over the last 18 months, I’ve built my own team using my OWN resources and collectively we have knocked on over 40,000 doors in that time.

Unless something crazy happens in the next 6 days, I will file a TEC report that shows that my campaign has ~$2,500 COH.

So when you say “Don't use our resources.” Literally what resources?

“Don't rely on our volunteers.” I’m sorry, WHOSE volunteers? Because you do not own volunteers.

“Don't use our infrastructure.” WHAT INFRASTRUCTURE? Because I am out here on an island in west Harris County and I may not even be able to afford yard signs ffs.

And last but not least: “Don't ask Democrats to invest their time, money, and energy in your campaign.”

Heard.

Loud and clear.

I won’t ask for anything.

I started this campaign knowing that this was a long shot. I had no money, no political experience or connections, and just a burning desire to just give something BETTER to my hometown than what they have now. And every part of my being is committed to achieving that goal.

And Jamie, I promise that I won’t use “your” resources to win.

God I hate politics.

[Joshua Silverman @JSilverman345]

Today the Lowcountry has the choice to choose integrity over money. Vote Mac Deford over Nancy Lacore for SC-01 for the democratic nomination to reject outside influence over our elections.

#SC01 #Congress #Election #Runoff #Vote

[Mac Deford @MacDeford]

Today’s the day! The democratic runoff election for South Carolina’s 1st congressional district is here.

For nearly two decades, I have served the Lowcountry in uniform, in local government, and alongside the people of this district. I know the challenges we face because I have worked on them directly, and I am ready to fight for you in Congress.

Polls are open from 7 AM to 7 PM. Find your polling place at https://t.co/G2Bw2Md71w

[Joshua Silverman @JSilverman345]

When someone has only been here for seven months, won’t debate, and has offered little in the way of policy positions, voters have to look at who’s surrounding them and who’s funding their campaign to understand who they really are.

#sc01 #congress #SC #Lowcountry #nancylacore

[Perrin Moore @perrin_moore]

in the SC-01 Democratic primary runoff - the Carolina Courier, a local conservative blog run by the guy who started the short-lived South Carolina Secessionist Party, has endorsed Nancy Lacore. he endorsed SC House Rep. Mark Smith in the Republican runoff.

[Perrin Moore @perrin_moore]

in the SC-01 Democratic primary runoff - the Carolina Courier, a local conservative blog run by the guy who started the short-lived South Carolina Secessionist Party, has endorsed Nancy Lacore. he endorsed SC House Rep. Mark Smith in the Republican runoff.

[Mac Deford @MacDeford]

No candidate for public office should fear standing before the people and answering for what they believe. From honest debate comes understanding, and from understanding comes a clear choice. The voters of the Lowcountry have earned that choice. @nancylacore refusing to debate does not deny it to me, it denies it to the people.

[John Cassibry @j_cassibry]

(1/5) Since she refused two separate debates organized by local news stations, here's a recap of @nancylacore's comments to voters at last night's JIFB forum:

[Holy City Sinner @HolyCitySinner]

Deford Accepts Runoff Debate Invitation; Lacore Declines to Participate https://t.co/7TeUXP23Sf

[Mac Deford @MacDeford]

I'll always show up for the people of the Lowcountry, whether it's easy or not. That's what respect looks like. I accepted these debates. My opponent declined. You deserve a candidate who isn't afraid to face you.

[AP Race Calls @AP_RaceCalls]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mac Deford advances to Democratic primary runoff election for U.S. House in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. #APRaceCall at 8:35 p.m. EDT. https://t.co/TS3eIpQI5W

[Meg Kinnard @MegKinnardAP]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mac Deford advances to Democratic primary runoff election for U.S. House in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. #APRaceCall

[Mac Deford @MacDeford]

This race is about who actually fights for you. Real relief on the cost of living. A real check on Trump’s Washington. A leader who never forgets who he answers to.

Polls close at 7 pm. Vote today: https://t.co/kI4rUkLdSb for your polling location.

[Mac Deford @MacDeford]

This is rich.

@nancylacore now says Pete Hegseth politicized the military. Yet, she personally signed the directive carrying out Trump's order to eliminate Navy Reserve policies on anti-harassment, equal opportunity, anti-retaliation, and diversity.

That doesn't mean Hegseth gets a pass.

But if politicizing the military is the concern (it is), scrutinize both the officials issuing directives and the leaders carrying them out. Lacore's criticism raises questions about Hegseth—but also about her own role in implementing the administration's agenda.

The question isn't just whether Hegseth crossed a line.

It's why those now sounding the alarm helped redraw it.