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SC lawmakers react to J.D. Vance pick for VP

Originally posted by WSPA Channel 7 on July 15, 2024

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WSPA) — Reactions from Palmetto State lawmakers are coming in after former President Donald Trump announced lawmaker J.D. Vance as his pick for Vice President of the US.

The news comes just two days after an assassination attempt against former President Trump was made, rocking the political sphere.

State officials are sharing their thoughts on pick for a vice presidential candidate.

Governor Henry McMaster

Gov. Henry McMaster said on X that President Trump had an excellent and qualified group of people to pick a running mate.

“Senator J.D. Vance has represented the state of Ohio, our party and our conservative cause well and will help carry our momentum into November and beyond,” McMaster exclaimed.

Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette

In an interview with Amy Wood, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette called the announcement J.D. Vance a pick.

“J.D. Vance understands what’s happening in the homes of middle America,” Lt. Gov. Evette said. “He understands what happens when we have unfair trade practices and small towns get decimated and that leads an open door for drugs to come into small towns.”

Lt. Gov. Evette added that she believes that Vance will be a good asset in representing middle America in “this Biden economy that we’re all living in.”

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham

Senator Lindsey Graham took to X to call J.D. Vance’s story “one of the most compelling stories in American politics, overcoming so much adversity in life.”

Senator Graham included a photo with himself and the Ohio native.

“He understands the struggles of working Americans, as he has walked in their shoes and has become one of their best champions. Bright, articulate, and a Marine veteran, he will serve President Trump well on the campaign trail. It is imperative we win this election to end the disastrous policies of the Biden Administration and Make America Great Again. J.D. is a hard worker with a beautiful family who will be a great spokesperson for the America First agenda. This is a clear choice for America.” — U.S. SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM

Reactions pour in following announcement of Trump’s vice president pick JD Vance

Originally posted by WIS 10 on July 15, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – Former President Donald Trump announced who will run alongside him during the presidential election.

The presidential hopeful selected 39-year-old JD Vance, a first-term Republican senator for Ohio.

Following the announcement on Monday, many South Carolina leaders expressed their opinions on the republican vice president nominee.

South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham made the following statement on X, formerly known as “Twitter.” He said:

Governor Henry McMaster, a member of South Carolina’s delegation to the Republican National Convention (RNC) posted the following statement:

Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, a member of South Carolina’s delegation to the RNC said:

Trump named his running mate on his Truth Social network:

“After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio. J.D. honorably served our Country in the Marine Corps, graduated from Ohio State University in two years, Summa Cum Laude, and is a Yale Law School Graduate, where he was Editor of The Yale Law Journal, and President of the Yale Law Veterans Association. J.D.’s book, “Hillbilly Elegy,” became a Major Best Seller and Movie, as it championed the hardworking men and women of our Country. J.D. has had a very successful business career in Technology and Finance, and now, during the Campaign, will be strongly focused on the people he fought so brilliantly for, the American Workers and Farmers in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, and far beyond….”

During the RNC in Milwaukee, Trump was named as the official GOP presidential nominee.

Gov. McMaster represented South Carolina at the convention and announced all 50 votes for Trump.

According to the Associated Press, the Middletown, Ohio native made a name for himself after the publishing of his memoir “Hillbilly Elegy.”

The news outlet reported that during Trump’s first presidential run in 2016, Vance was a “never Trump” Republican. However, in 2021, he reversed his opening and became a Trump supporter when elected in 2022.

Vance was selected as one of four politicians on the former president’s vice presidential shortlist. The other potential selections included Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and South Carolina’s very own Sen. Tim Scott.

On the other side, Democratic leaders have also released statements following Vance’s selection.

Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement:

“This is the most consequential election of our lifetimes, and with Donald Trump’s decision today to add J.D. Vance to the Republican ticket, the stakes of this election just got even higher. J.D. Vance embodies MAGA – with an out-of-touch extreme agenda and plans to help Trump force his Project 2025 agenda on the American people. Vance has championed and enabled Trump’s worst policies for years – from a national abortion ban, to whitewashing January 6, to railing against Social Security and Medicare. Let’s be clear: A Trump-Vance ticket would undermine our democracy, our freedoms, and our future. There is so much on the line, and it’s more important than ever that we reelect President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris this November.”

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Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette to headline Dorchester County GOP dinner

Originally posted by WCBD-Channel 2 on July 5, 2024

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)- The second-highest ranking official in South Carolina is slated to headline a Republican Party fundraiser in the Lowcountry next month. 

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette will be the featured speaker at the fourth annual Dorchester County GOP Faith, Family, & Freedom dinner, party chair Steven Wright announced Friday. 

“Lt. Governor Evette has been a stalwart advocate for conservative principles, and her leadership continues to shape the future of our great state,” Wright wrote on X (formerly Twitter). 

Evette has served as the state’s lieutenant governor since 2019. Trump rips Stephanopoulos ahead of Biden ABC interview

The event is billed as the “largest gathering of Republicans in the Lowcountry,” and typically sees hundreds of attendees. 

Wright said the evening will feature “inspiring speeches from our Republican nominees, wonderful company, and a celebration of our shared values.” 

“Together, we will continue to strengthen our party, support our leaders, and work towards a brighter future for Dorchester County, South Carolina, and the United States of America!” he continued. 

The dinner is scheduled for Aug. 10 at the Dorchester Shrine Club in Summerville.

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