Updates – DGA

DGA Statement on Joe Cunningham Winning the Democratic Nomination for South Carolina Governor

DGA Chair North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper released the following statement in response to Rep. Joe Cunningham’s victory in the Democratic primary for South Carolina governor: “Joe Cunningham has a strong record of working across the aisle and knows how to win tough fights for South Carolina families. As a congressman, he championed legislation to…

DGA Statement on Henry McMaster Becoming the Republican Nominee for Governor

DGA Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement on Henry McMaster officially receiving the Republican gubernatorial nomination in South Carolina: “The only thing Henry McMaster has accomplished in his 40-year career is creating a culture of corruption and establishing himself as an out-of-touch political insider incapable of delivering real results for the people of…

As Congressional Republicans Move to Reverse Election Results, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster’s Silence Speaks Volumes

Do Republicans In South Carolina Support Efforts to Undermine the Results of Our Free and Fair Election? Nearly a quarter of Senate Republicans and close to 140 House Republicans have announced they plan to object to the certification of electors in Congress today in an extraordinary attempt to undermine American democracy. The move comes at…

GOP Unity Watch – Day 1: Warren Snubs McMaster

Citing Record of Corruption and Failure, Warren Won’t Endorse McMaster If Henry McMaster thought the battle within his own party ended last night, he was sadly mistaken. McMaster barely squeaked out a win over political novice John Warren, and there was no sign of party unity in his concession speech last night: From the Greenville…

DGA Statement on Republican Runoff in South Carolina

Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement regarding Henry McMaster’s nomination in South Carolina: “Henry McMaster is a corrupt political insider who represents the worst of Columbia,” said Pearson.“Despite being the sitting governor and having the president’s endorsement, McMaster just barely made it out of his own close primary because…

National Press: ‘Democrats Have Reason to be Optimistic’ in South Carolina Gov Race

Today, the Washington Post’s The Fix highlighted Democrats’ growing chances in the South Carolina gubernatorial election. The Post pointed to the strength of Democratic nominee James Smith and the impact of the divisive Republican runoff, which concludes today. NBC News’ First Read also projected today that that the race could be “surprisingly competitive” come November. Read more about the race…

Meet Henry McMaster: 5 Reasons He Needs Trump to Bail Him Out…Again

Corruption and Scandal Define McMaster’s Career Tonight, Donald Trump is heading to South Carolina once again to prop up Henry McMaster’s reelection campaign. This is the second time Trump has had to bail out the McMaster campaign in less than a year, and it’s all because the governor can’t escape the damage from his corruption…

Corruption Is the Driving Force Behind The McMaster Mutiny

McMaster’s Ties to Statehouse Corruption Cost Him Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant and Catherine Templeton Endorsements If anyone thought Gov. Henry McMaster had an easy path to winning this runoff, they were sorely mistaken. Today, two of his former opponents, Lt. Governor Kevin Bryant and Catherine Templeton, announced their endorsement of McMaster’s opponent John Warren. See…

DGA Statement on Republican Primary in South Carolina

Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement regarding South Carolina GOP primary election results: “Tonight Donald Trump’s handpicked candidate in South Carolina failed to secure the GOP nomination, and that means Republicans are in for two more weeks of this never-ending nasty primary,” said Pearson. “This is a major embarrassment for President…

DGA Statement on James Smith’s Primary Victory in South Carolina

Tonight, Democratic Governors Association Chair Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) released the following statement on state Rep. James Smith winning the Democratic nomination for governor in South Carolina: “Congratulations to James Smith for earning the Democratic nomination in South Carolina,” said Inslee. “An Army combat veteran who received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his…

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