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Senator Lindsey Graham ‘dead set’ on confirming nominee to replace Justice Ginsburg

Senator Graham says given how 2020 has turned out a replacement is needed as soon as possible
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(CNN) –Senator Lindsey Graham says he’s “dead set” on confirming president Trump’s nominee to replace Justice Ginsburg. Graham is now arguing they need to appoint a justice as soon as possible given how 2020 has turned out. Meanwhile protesters gathered outside of the Senator’s Washington, DC  home Monday. Some upset with his support to quickly take-up a supreme court nomination…
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Federal judge rules witness signatures not required on mail-in ballots in SC

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A federal judge in South Carolina has struck down a rule requiring mail-in absentee ballots for the November election be signed by witnesses. U.S. District Judge Michelle Childs ordered the state Election Commission to immediately inform voters about the removal of the requirement. Voters in the state usually have to provide a specific reason for voting…
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SC Governor McMaster reacts to Ginsburg death

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is reacting to the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Mcmaster tweeted Saturday morning that Ginsburg was a guiding inspiration for many Americans. McMaster reacts to Ginsburg death in tweet: ‘Justice Ginsburg is a guiding inspiration for many Americans. There is no doubt that her determination and tenacity will continue to inspire future…

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President Trump orders flags at half staff in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Crysty Vaughan,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO)– President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. flags at half staff in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg died Friday night at the age of 87. According to a statement from the President,  all flags at the White House, all public buildings and grounds and military bases throughout the country are to be flown at half-staff until…
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State leadership, representatives respond to passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – As news spread of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing Friday night, local, state and national leaders representing South Carolina have responded to the news of her death. The Supreme Court of the United States announced Friday that Justice Ginsburg died from complications from metastatic cancer of the pancreas. While I had many differences with her on…

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Majority Leader McConnell promises full Senate vote on Trump nominee following Justice Ginsburg’s death

ABC Columbia Staff,

WASHINGTON (WOLO, AP) – Just over an hour after the United States Supreme Court announcement Friday night that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had died, Senate leadership is promising a vote for a replacement. Justice Ginsburg died from complications of metastatic pancreatic cancer. In a statement that also mourned Ginsburg’s death, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell vowed that the full Senate…

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SCGOP calls for Jaime Harrison to drop staffers after offensive tweets are revealed

Mike Olson,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina republicans are calling on Senate candidate Jaime Harrison to release two of his staffers after their past controversial tweets resurfaced.  The tweets, attributed to Bre Maxwell and Guy King, contain antisemitic and homophobic slurs. Harrison, his campaign manager, as well as Maxwell and King released the following statements in response: Zack Carroll, campaign manager: “These inappropriate…