A 4-year-old boy whose father left him, stood outside every single day for months waving at strangers... just hoping somebody would say hi back, in North Carolina.
Then one neighbor walked across the street to meet him.
Now an ENTIRE NEIGHBORHOOD shows up for his soccer games, his swim lessons, his birthday parties.
Roman Butzlaff is 4 years old, from Concord NC, just outside Charlotte.
His mom says he wakes up every single morning excited to say "hi" to somebody. It's the very first thing he wants to do.
But behind that big smile was a hurting little heart. His parents split about a year ago and his dad moved away.
Then a neighbor named Wade Fulgum did the simplest, most powerful thing in the world.
He just walked across the street... and met the little boy who was always waving at him.
And it spread.
Now about a DOZEN neighbors, people who barely knew each other's names, show up for Roman's soccer games.
His basketball games. His swimming lessons. Even his preschool open house. His birthday party guest list was basically a map of the block.
One neighbor said it best: "If the world was like this child, what an awesome, awesome place it would be."
What do you do when you leave the campaign trail?
You take your family to serve on the camp trail.
For more than 29 years, we have been blessed to be a part of Jaycee Camp Hope and Camp Sertoma at the Clemson Outdoor Lab, serving children and adults with special needs. While some campers have been here longer than us, some this is their first summer. The principles are the same... serve, encourage, challenge, and make camp be their favorite week of the year. I couldn’t think of a better place to be this week!
71 Thank Yous & 1 Request
To the 24,000+ South Carolinians who trusted me with their vote: Thank you.
This 71 day campaign was never about a title. It was about serving people and giving South Carolina another choice and another voice.
I share my gratitude, one final request, and why nothing has changed.
But one thing remains the same... Just Call Me Thomas.
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Voting is more than a right; it's a responsibility. Generations of Americans fought to secure our voice in government. Make your voice heard. Vote with conviction. Vote your conscience. Just vote. 🇺🇸
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Today isn't about me. It's about whether free people will exercise their voice.
I pray that God will bless South Carolina, bless America, and grant us peace and wisdom.
I pray that God will do His part... and that we will do ours.
Get out and vote.
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@JLSarvis80 That guy wouldn’t get a clearance to be on any critical committees. Mark is a criminal. That’s the problem, it bars him from any critical information. He’d be more of a detriment and a failure out of the gate. NO VITAL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS, weakening our Senators powers. PASS
WHO IS THOMAS?
A Christian. Husband. Father of five. Small business owner.
A coach, teacher, mentor, and active member of his community.
He's spent decades serving others, building businesses, raising a family, and standing for faith, freedom, and personal responsibility.
Thomas isn't a career politician.
He's a citizen candidate who believes America needs leaders with real-world experience, common sense, and the courage to do what's right.
Committed to keeping America F.R.E.E.
F – Fiscal Responsibility
R – Restore Law & Order, Voting Integrity, Common Sense & Civility
E – Empower Economic Growth
E – End Government Overreach
Christian. Husband. Father. Citizen Candidate.
Just Call Me Thomas.
Vote June 9th
U. S. Senate
Thomas Keith Dismukes
Vote with your heart. Vote your conscience. Vote for the candidate who best reflects your values. But most importantly, VOTE.
The right to choose your leader is a privilege that generations fought to protect. Don't sit this one out. Make your voice heard. Every vote matters.
Polls don’t vote. People do.
Tomorrow, South Carolina has a choice: more of the same, or a citizen willing to serve and come home.
No PAC money.
No self-loans.
No political career.
Just faith, family, freedom, and common sense.
I’d be honored to earn your vote.
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Deciding who to vote for is hard, especially when misinformation and broken promises cloud the truth. That's why voters should look beyond the political establishment this election cycle. Integrity, honesty, and follow-through matter more than political connections. @ThomasDismukes #justcallmethomas #USSenate
This Tuesday, vote for a man who knows his limits and understands the role of a U.S. Senator. @ThomasDismukes knows senatorial procedures, listens to the people he serves, and believes leadership is about service, not ego.
This is just one of many statements that have caused me to question @MarkLynchSC Mark Lynch's judgment, understanding of constitutional limits, and readiness to serve in the United States Senate. South Carolina does not need another career politician, nor do we need someone whose rhetoric and proposals fall outside the principles of common sense, constitutional government, and the values that have long guided our state.
It’s time to retire @LindseyGrahamSC
Vote Thomas Keith Dismukes
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This is just one of many statements that have caused me to question @MarkLynchSC Mark Lynch's judgment, understanding of constitutional limits, and readiness to serve in the United States Senate. South Carolina does not need another career politician, nor do we need someone whose rhetoric and proposals fall outside the principles of common sense, constitutional government, and the values that have long guided our state.
It’s time to retire @LindseyGrahamSC
Vote Thomas Keith Dismukes
#marklynch #LindseyGraham #senate #justcallmethomas #thomaskeithdismukes #southcarolina #navyseals