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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.

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette to Serve as Chair of the Republican Lieutenant Governor Association (RGLA) in 2024

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Contact: RSLC Press

RLGA Announces 2024 Executive Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The Republican Lieutenant Governors Association (RLGA), a caucus of the Republican State Leadership Committee, today announced its 2024 Executive Committee. The announcement follows an election cycle in which the organization showed tremendous success electing Republican lieutenant governors. In 2022, the RSLC made a significant $300,000 investment to help elect Stavros Anthony in Nevada in a stunning upset to flip that seat from Democrat to Republican. In 2023, the RSLC went undefeated in protecting our incumbent Lieutenant Governors, and two of our incumbents were the highest vote getters on the ballot in their respective states, including Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, and Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann.

The RSLC will look to build on these achievements in 2024, as there will be 9 lieutenant governors races on the ballot.

“I am grateful to have the support of my fellow Republican Lieutenant Governors as I take on this critical position as Chair of the RLGA alongside the entire executive committee,” said South Carolina Lieutenant Governor and RLGA Chair Pamela Evette. “As Chair of the RLGA in 2024, it is imperative that we remain steadfast in our commitment to electing conservative leaders who will push back on the devastating policies coming out of Washington D.C. from Joe Biden and his allies.”

“The American people are looking at state Republican leaders to lead while the federal government continues to fail them, so during this pivotal presidential election cycle, our work as Republican leaders in the states has become more important than ever before,” said Utah Lieutenant Governor and RLGA Vice Chair Deidre Henderson. “We must work together in lockstep as we press forward to elect more Republican Lieutenant Governors nationwide.”

“In 2024, the RLGA is laser focused on protecting all of our Lieutenant Governors against the onslaught of money pouring in from national outside liberal spending groups in key battleground states across the country,” said Nevada Lieutenant Governor and RLGA Finance Chair Stavros Anthony. “I cannot wait to roll up my sleeves and get to work with the executive team at the RLGA, where we will continue to ensure that we raise more money than ever to maintain our high rate of success this November.”

Republican Lieutenant Governors Association Executive Committee

  • South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, Chair
  • Utah Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson, Vice Chair
  • Nevada Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony, Finance Chair
  • Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, Executive Committee
  • Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch, Executive Committee
  • Iowa Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg, Executive Committee
  • Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted, Executive Committee
  • Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell, Executive Committee

ABOUT RLGA
One of four caucuses under RSLC’s leadership, the Republican Lieutenant Governors Association (RLGA) is the only national organization dedicated to electing Republicans to the offices of lieutenant governor. Across the country, lieutenant governors serve as a state’s second-in-command, performing critical tasks such as overseeing small business recruitment, leading economic development, administering fair elections, maintaining homeland security, and managing disaster recovery. These experiences often prepare our lieutenant governors for higher office, as 10 out of 27 Republican governors previously served as lieutenant governors.

ABOUT RSLC
The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) is the largest organization of Republican state leaders in the country and only national committee whose mission is to recruit, train, and elect Republicans to multiple down-ballot, state-level offices. Thanks to the RSLC’s growing network of grassroots supporters in all 50 states, the committee helps deliver wins for Republican state legislators, lieutenant governors, secretaries of state, agriculture officials, and state judges across the country.

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