BREAKING: Donald Trump sends Secretary of State Marco Rubio out to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to prove that the water is "perfectly safe and beautiful and clean. Unlike what the fake news and Dumocrats are saying."
Early voting starts today, and the choice couldn’t be clearer. Today was supposed to be the first of two debates, hosted by local news stations. I accepted. My opponent refused.
The Lowcountry deserves a leader who knows this community, has fought for this community, and will always show up for this community. That’s why I’m running, and that’s why I’m asking for your vote.
Early voting continues tomorrow, and Election Day is June 23. Visit https://t.co/G2Bw2Md71w to find your polling place.
Eleven years ago today, our community was shaken to its core by an act of pure hatred at Mother Emanuel AME Church.
Today, I visited to lay flowers and pay my respects alongside my friend Ben Brown, who was the paramedic crew chief of the second ambulance to arrive on scene that night. It was an honor to visit today with one of our community’s heroes forged through this unspeakable tragedy.
We honor the nine lives lost by never forgetting, and by continuing to build the kind of community they deserved.
The Reverend Clementa Carlos Pinckney
The Reverend Sharonda Coleman-Singleton
The Reverend Daniel Lee Simmons, Sr.
The Reverend DePayne Middleton-Doctor
Tywanza Kibwe Diop Sanders
Mrs. Cynthia Graham Hurd
Mrs. Susie J. Jackson
Mrs. Ethel Lee Lance
Mrs. Myra Singleton Quarles Thompson
If you won’t even honor your agreed interview with Quintin, I guess we can’t expect you to show up for a debate against @macdeford, huh @nancylacore? Another #NoShowNancy is NOT what I want as my representative. #SC01#SCpol
If you’ve ever wondered it felt like to visit the Coliseum in Rome but haven’t, it’s a lot like what you witnessed on the White House grounds last night.
Violence, dehumanization, sadness, depravity and worry about the future of humanity…all those thoughts.
May the @GOP have its ashes scattered & smothered like hash browns at @WaffleHouse on a Saturday night!
Signed,
Former 30+ year voting & donating Republican
MAGA influencers from other states are big mad that our state senators represented their constituents today which leads me to a big “STHU, outsiders.” #SCpol
@AP This is a misleading headline. The judge clearly said once action is taken and rules are created by the USPS, those bringing the suit can request relief. This isn’t a Trump win.
Very proud of South Carolina. Democrats held the line. 12 Republicans ended up joining them. Voters showed up in record numbers. The redistricting scheme is dead. Now we finish the job. Early voting is open through June 5. Primary is June 9. Help us finish strong.
Yesterday, South Carolina shattered its record for single-day early voting turnout in a primary election.
Democrats drove the surge.
Dems cast 45,966 ballots on the 1st day of early voting, compared with 10,340 Republicans, according to SC Election Commission totals. #scpol
South Carolina:
Early voting starts Tuesday, May 26.
You can stop redistricting by showing up on Tuesday to vote.
Go to https://t.co/GMgb7Xx5E4 to find your early voting location.
Never in my wildest imagination did I think I would be called into special session over Memorial Day weekend and have to argue that military members and their spouses deserve to have their votes counted after they already cast their ballots.
But here we are.
South Carolina is trying to rush through new congressional maps while the election process is already underway. Military and overseas voters followed the rules. They requested their ballots. They voted. They sent them back.
Now, because politicians want to change the maps at the last minute, those voters could have their ballots thrown out through no fault of their own.
That is unacceptable.
I have an amendment that says if the congressional primaries are moved to August, those military and overseas voters should automatically receive a new ballot for the new primary.
That should not be controversial.
But apparently, some folks are fighting me on it.
Some days it feels like I am living in the upside down. It is Memorial Day weekend, and I am having to fight to protect the voting rights of the very people serving our country.
If we say we support our veterans, our military members, and their families, then we should start by making sure their votes count.
Standing strong. Holding the line.
Politics is broken when a rally cry to NOT gerrymander more is based on a state being the most gerrymandered Republican state in America. How have we let this happen to ourselves in this country??
This is ridiculous. Republican leaders know they are betraying their Constitutional oath and the people of this state.
In 2020, I stood up even when it meant death threats for my family because Trump was trying to steal an election. Now MAGA Republicans are opening the front door to let him try to do it again
We’re grateful to have the endorsement of Charleston City Councilman Karl Brady. We’re proud of the momentum we’ve built, and we know this campaign is stronger when the Lowcountry’s own stand with us.