Politics

Watch: SC Sending 4 Speakers to DNC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Democrats have some big names headed to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. The State Democratic parys announced the South Carolinians will be featured speakers at the convention. They include, Congressman James Clyburn, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, Former State Lawmakers Bakari Sellers and Current SC Democratic Party Chair Jaime Harrison. Categories: Local News, News, Politics Tags:…

Hillary Clinton taps Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine as running mate

She revealed her choice this evening in a text message to supporters.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Clinton says she’s picked Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine to join her on the Democratic ticket as their party’s nominee for vice president. She revealed her choice this evening in a text message to supporters. Kaine is expected to join Clinton at a rally in Florida tomorrow. He’s the former governor of the battleground state of Virginia…

WATCH: RNC Comes to a Close

CLEVELAND, OH (WOLO) — Donald Trump is making things official. The presidential hopeful closed out the Republican National Convention last night in Cleveland by, in his words, “humbly and gratefully” accepting the Republican nomination for president.  Trump ended his party’s convention the way he started his campaign, playing to voters’ fears of crime and foreigners, making big promises to fix America’s ill…

Donald Trump Delivers RNC Speech: Focuses on Safety, Law and Order

Cleveland, Ohio (WOLO) Donald Trump took center stage Thursday night officially addressing the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Trump began his speech by saying he humbly accepts the nomination for President of the United States. His words were met with chants, “USA”, “USA” “USA” Trump went on to say he would lead the country back to safety, prosperity and peace….

Ivanka Trump Suggests ‘Lock Clinton Up’ Chants Just Part of an Exciting Convention

Ivanka Trump watches during the second day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, July 19, 2016. Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo As Ivanka Trump, eldest daughter of Donald Trump, prepares to take the stage on the final day of the Republican National Convention tonight, she has responded to questions about some of the rhetoric that has permeated the convention floor….

Ted Cruz ‘Not in the Habit’ of Endorsing People Who Attack His Family

After getting booed during his address to the Republican National Convention Wednesday night, Ted Cruz this morning defended his decision not to endorse Donald Trump after the real estate mogul’s attacks on his family during the primary campaign. “I am not in the habit of supporting someone who attacks my wife and attacks my father,” Cruz told the Texas delegation…

Watch: SC Politics at the RNC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– From no-shows to center stage, it’s a mixed bag when it comes to South Carolina leaders and the Republican National Convention. Our Grace Joyal has more on how the Palmetto State Politics are influencing the game at the RNC. No spotlight, for South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley.. “She’s not going to be speaking. “She has in the…