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Democrats’ outgoing chair says Trump’s win forces party to reassess how it reaches voters

Dec 3, 2024 10:29 AM EST

Associated Press,

As he concludes his time as chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Jaime Harrison is downplaying his party’s November loss to President-elect Donald Trump and arguing Democrats avoided even greater losses that parties in power have faced around the world.

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Judge likely to be next South Carolina chief justice promises he has no political leanings

Nov 6, 2023 2:05 PM EST

Associated Press,

The only candidate running to be South Carolina’s top judge defended the state’s method of having lawmakers fill the state’s bench, saying appointees are ethical and qualified.

President Biden delivers second ‘State of the Union’ address

Feb 8, 2023 12:30 AM EST

CNN,

President Joe Biden addressed a joint session of Congress Tuesday night in his second ‘State of the Union ‘address.

Governor McMaster declares September ‘Workforce Development’ month

Sep 8, 2022 12:09 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff, Lee Williams,

Governor Henry McMaster declares September ‘ Workforce Development’ month

Brittney Griner’s wife tells ABC she wants WNBA star home

May 25, 2022 9:37 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Brittney Griner’s wife, Cherelle, wants President Joe Biden to secure her partner’s release, doing whatever is necessary to get the WNBA star home from Russia where she has been detained for more than three months.

Your guide to navigating those awkward political dinner conversations this Thanksgiving

Nov 24, 2020 6:01 PM EST

CNN,

Politics can leave a bitter taste in everyone’s mouth during Thanksgiving. How do you handle political conversations if you are with family members who strongly disagree with you?

Voting information you need to know before elections start on Tuesday

Nov 4, 2019 8:20 AM EST

Kenneil Mitchell,

It’s time to vote again as the Columbia municipal election kicks off tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with multiple seats up for grabs.

DNC raises polling, donor threshold for 2020 presidential primary

Sep 24, 2019 12:02 AM EDT

CNN,

(CNN) — The Democratic National Committee is raising the polling and donor thresholds for qualifying for the party’s 20-20 presidential primary debates. Starting in the November debate, candidates will have to reach three percent in at least four DNC approved polls and raise money from 165-thousand separate donors. Until now, candidates had to gain two percent in the polls and…

Politicians postpone campaigning until hurricane passes

Sep 10, 2018 6:12 PM EDT

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Today both Governor Henry McMaster and Democratic Gubernatorial nominee James Smith announced they are suspending all campaign activities until the storm has passed.

Harpootlian runs for Senate

Jun 14, 2018 6:40 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A familiar name in South Carolina politics is getting back in the game. Richard Harpootlian tells ABC Columbia News he’s entering the race to replace former Senator John Courson in District 20. Harpootlian says he’s distressed by the culture of corruption he sees in the Legislature and says the body could benefit from someone not looking…

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Democrats’ outgoing chair says Trump’s win forces party to reassess how it reaches voters

Judge likely to be next South Carolina chief justice promises he has no political leanings

President Biden delivers second ‘State of the Union’ address

Governor McMaster declares September ‘Workforce Development’ month

Your guide to navigating those awkward political dinner conversations this Thanksgiving

Voting information you need to know before elections start on Tuesday

DNC raises polling, donor threshold for 2020 presidential primary

Politicians postpone campaigning until hurricane passes

Harpootlian runs for Senate

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