USC faculty share views on presidential politics
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Four political science scholars from the University of South Carolina are offering their insights into this year's presidential race as it enters its final week.
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Election Nightmare Scenarios
Democrats and Republicans alike are fretting over what might go seriously wrong before, during or just after the Nov. 6 presidential election. Both parties have amassed lawyers and volunteers to watch polling places and appeal to local election officials if problems arise.
Politics Gets Scary
Politics can be a scary thing, escpecially as we creep closer to Halloween. Area stores say Presidential masks are all the rage every election year. This year is no different and may even determine who could be the next Commander in Chief.
SC's Haley Speaks at Women for Romney Event in NC
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has made her second trip to North Carolina in less than a week, this time to help Mitt Romney and urge women to focus on economic issues in the presidential election.
Thurmond's impact on politics focus of USC lecture
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is scheduled to host a lecture on the impact that one of South Carolina's most notable figures had on modern politics.
Isaac not keeping SC delegates from GOP convention
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Chad Connelly is making light of the state delegation's distance from the convention in Tampa, Fla.
SC GOP Thrilled with Romney VP pick
SC GOP thrilled with Ryan as VP pick.
NC GOP gets help from Ga., Tenn., SC Republicans
CORNELIUS, N.C. (AP) — Republican Party organizations in three neighboring states say they'll send resources into North Carolina to help GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney win the Tar Heel state's electoral votes.
SC Senate overturns veto, sends $10M to Commerce
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has voted to use $10 million from a national mortgage settlement to close economic development deals.
Republican leads for McConnell's SC Senate seat
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — It appears the Republicans will keep the state Senate seat vacated by Glenn McConnell when he became lieutenant governor earlier this year.
Graham visits Lowcountry to talk to Republicans
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is visiting the South Carolina Lowcountry to meet with Republican Party faithful.
SC GOP holding post-primary unity breakfast
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans are rallying the party faithful as they focus on the upcoming general election.
7th district races highlight SC's primary runoffs
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — The voting in South Carolina's primary season is over.
Not many races on Tuesday's runoff ballot in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some South Carolina voters head back to the polls for primary runoffs with only a few major races on the ballot.
Court to decide if SC Democrats have runoff in 7th
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) — The woman who finished in first place in the Democratic primary in South Carolina's new 7th Congressional District should soon learn whether she is the nominee or has to face a runoff in just five days.
National Politics
- Democrat Angela Gonzales-Torres advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 34th Congressional District Jun 4, 2026 6:35 AM EDTDemocrat Angela Gonzales-Torres advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 34th Congressional District
- Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress Jun 3, 2026 5:08 PM EDTRepublicans have won a partisan redistricting battle for Congress
- Attitudes toward same-sex marriage and transgender issues are shifting, Gallup poll shows Jun 3, 2026 12:10 PM EDTA new Gallup poll finds support for same-sex marriage and relationships in the U.S. has stopped rising after two decades
- Republicans consider next steps after scrapping of $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies Jun 3, 2026 10:21 AM EDTSenate Republicans are weighing their next steps after the Trump administration's announcement that it is scrapping a $1.8 billion settlement fund for the president's allies who claim to have been politically prosecuted
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to November runoff as she seeks second term Jun 3, 2026 10:17 AM EDTLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has advanced to a November runoff in her bid for reelection
- California’s redrawn US House map gets its first test as Democrats hope to counter GOP redistricting Jun 3, 2026 10:09 AM EDTCalifornia’s congressional primaries were a preliminary test of Democrats’ best chance at countering Republican redistricting gains elsewhere this year
- US says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners after forced labor probe Jun 3, 2026 8:42 AM EDTThe U.S. Trade Representative says the Trump administration is proposing tariffs of 10% or more for dozens of major trading partners following a probe into alleged forced labor
- California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change Jun 3, 2026 8:25 AM EDTTwo Democrats and a Republican are leading in early returns in California’s crowded primary in the race to replace Gov. Gavin newsom
- Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and ex-Mayor Gregg Hull to face off for New Mexico governor Jun 3, 2026 7:21 AM EDTFormer Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has clinched the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor
- Trump's Education Department is backing away from addressing civil rights for Black students Jun 3, 2026 7:04 AM EDTUnder the Trump administration, efforts to address deep-rooted inequities for students of color are being cast as discriminatory against white students
