All of S.C.'s Republican congressmen voted to save Santos
Those voting to not expel former Rep. George Santos were U.S. Reps. Nancy Mace (SC-1), Joe Wilson (SC-2), Ralph Norman (SC-3), William Timmons (SC-4), Ralph Norman (SC-5) and Russell Fry (SC-7). Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, SC-5, was the only member of the delegation to vote to oust Santos. More below...
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All of S.C.'s GOP congressmen voted to save Santos
Those voting to not expel former Rep. George Santos were U.S. Reps. Nancy Mace (SC-1), Joe Wilson (SC-2), Ralph Norman (SC-3), William Timmons (SC-4), Ralph Norman (SC-5) and Russell Fry (SC-7). Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, SC-6, was the only member of the delegation to vote to oust Santos.
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"If you are a lover of this democracy of ours, that’s a welcome development even if you aren’t a Haley fan and don’t want her in the White House (I’m not and I don’t). Trump should never be president again. He is the clear-and-present danger to this country, more than any other candidate, Democrat, Republican or third-party."
Lauderdale: Disgusted by Murdaugh
"The 55-year-old son, grandson and great-grandson of powerful solicitors in these low reaches of the South Carolina Lowcountry doled out typical hogwash, like how deeply he cares for each of the poor clients he stole collectively millions of dollars from while acting as their trusted lawyer in civil cases."
Let's think a little about legislators in the classroom
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Huggins: Regroup mission in Charleston schools
"I finally, truly understood the life lesson she’d taught, which forced me to a renewed resolve: So many things are outside of my control, even as an adult, I must center my energy on the things within my scope to ensure my family, my students and our communities have all they need for success."
St. Helena Island at risk
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Issues over preserving trees in Charleston Co. not over yet
"It’s a relief that public pressure seems to have discouraged Charleston County Council from moving forward with a zoning change that would exempt the county’s Public Works Department from the county’s rules governing tree removal and site plan approval process."
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French: Fix Insurrection Act
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Cottle: Stop whining, Santos
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