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Yahoo
18 hours ago
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South Carolina lawmaker proposes redrawing congressional districts
YORK COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — As Republican lawmakers in Texas push to draw new maps to pick up additional seats in Congress, a similar idea is being floated in South Carolina. York County Congressman Ralph Norman, who is running for Governor, wants state lawmakers to redraw districts in a way that would push out the state's lone Democratic Congressman, Jim Clyburn. Norman told Fox News last week that the legislature should make changes to both increase Republican control in Washington and help advance President Trump's agenda. Western Carolina Political Science Professor Chris Cooper told Queen City News that changing even a single seat could have a major effect on the balance of power. 'It is really a marginal difference between who has the majority and the minority, and given what seems likely to happen in Texas, perhaps in California, perhaps in New York, the Republicans and Democrats are going to try to gain every seat they can,' said Cooper. Clyburn represents South Carolina's sixth district, which includes the southern parts of the state and portions of Columbia and Charleston. In an interview with CNN, Clyburn argued Norman was looking for attention and said he doubted the state or voters would support the move. Cooper said Norman is likely trying to get the President's attention, as an endorsement would be crucial in the race for Governor. 'Clearly this is a call to say 'hey Donald Trump, I hear you, I'm your candidate. I'm willing to go to the mat for you. Please endorse me, pretty please endorse me.' But at the same time, this may be the way the future is going to look. It's not like South Carolina will be on its own if this happened,' added Cooper. The decision to redraw maps rests with lawmakers in Columbia, and Cooper added that any changes would likely trigger lawsuits claiming racial gerrymandering, that the legislature would be accused of preventing African Americans from being able to select the candidate of their choice. As of now, there are no signs that state lawmakers will take it up anytime soon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
7 days ago
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GOP governor nominee pushes redistricting to oust state's lone House Dem
FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., is calling on his state to join the growing fight over the country's congressional maps – with eyes on the one Democrat in his delegation. Norman told Fox News Digital on Wednesday that he wants the South Carolina General Assembly to redraw its district lines, which he argued is more in line with the Palmetto State's Republican majorities in the statehouse and state Senate. "We have Republican supermajorities in South Carolina. Let's use them to create more competition in our congressional seats. I have no doubt Republicans can be successful in every part of our state," Norman said. Norman, who is running for governor, said that would make South Carolina's seats in the House of Representatives "more competitive" and that it would "move our House delegation from 6-1 to 7-0." Beto O'rourke Drops F-bomb As He Urges Dems To 'Meet Fire With Fire' Against Gop Redistricting Plans In Texas "That will help increase Republican control of Congress and help President Trump pass his agenda. Every vote counts toward a conservative Speaker Mike Johnson rather than a liberal Speaker Hakeem Jeffries of New York City," Norman said. Read On The Fox News App And while he did not give further details about how he'd want that map to look, he did mention the lone Democrat, longtime Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., by name. "Jim Clyburn is a nice man and I respect him. But he is a liberal Democrat who helped put Joe Biden in the White House," Norman said. "That's not the kind of representation South Carolina needs." Clyburn is indeed a close ally of former President Joe Biden. His support was critical to Biden winning the 2020 Democratic primary in South Carolina, a victory that was decisive in putting Biden at the front of the crowded race. He's also represented South Carolina's 6th congressional district since 1993. Schwarzenegger Pushes Back Against Newsom In Redistricting Fight The 6th congressional district was first gerrymandered to give Black South Carolinians greater representation in the early 1990s, resulting in the only majority-Black district in the state. South Carolina's congressional map has seen some partisan fighting in recent years, however. In 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling that said a Republican-led redraw of district lines unfairly diluted Black voters' power, primarily in South Carolina's 1st congressional district, which neighbors Clyburn's. The high court's conservative majority ruled 6-3 that the district was redrawn along partisan lines, rather than racial, and therefore could be legally upheld. Redistricting is traditionally done following the U.S. census, which is taken every decade, to account for population shifts in various states. Norman's call to redraw the lines again comes after Texas Republicans' push to create a new congressional map that would give the GOP as many as five new seats in the House of Representatives. It's ignited a political firestorm across the country, with liberal states like New York and California pledging to follow suit. There are now discussions in multiple states about potentially redrawing district lines as well. Fox News Digital reached out to Clyburn's campaign for comment, as well as representatives in the South Carolina General article source: GOP governor nominee pushes redistricting to oust state's lone House Dem
Fox News
06-08-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
GOP governor nominee pushes redistricting to oust state's lone House Dem
FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., is calling on his state to join the growing fight over the country's congressional maps – with eyes on the one Democrat in his delegation. Norman told Fox News Digital on Wednesday that he wants the South Carolina General Assembly to redraw its district lines, which he argued is more in line with the Palmetto State's Republican majorities in the statehouse and state Senate. "We have Republican supermajorities in South Carolina. Let's use them to create more competition in our congressional seats. I have no doubt Republicans can be successful in every part of our state," Norman said. Norman, who is running for governor, said that would make South Carolina's seats in the House of Representatives "more competitive" and that it would "move our House delegation from 6-1 to 7-0." "That will help increase Republican control of Congress and help President Trump pass his agenda. Every vote counts toward a conservative Speaker Mike Johnson rather than a liberal Speaker Hakeem Jeffries of New York City," Norman said. And while he did not give further details about how he'd want that map to look, he did mention the lone Democrat, longtime Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., by name. "Jim Clyburn is a nice man and I respect him. But he is a liberal Democrat who helped put Joe Biden in the White House," Norman said. "That's not the kind of representation South Carolina needs." Clyburn is indeed a close ally of former President Joe Biden. His support was critical to Biden winning the 2020 Democratic primary in South Carolina, a victory that was decisive in putting Biden at the front of the crowded race. He's also represented South Carolina's 6th congressional district since 1993. The 6th congressional district was first gerrymandered to give Black South Carolinians greater representation in the early 1990s, resulting in the only majority-Black district in the state. South Carolina's congressional map has seen some partisan fighting in recent years, however. In 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling that said a Republican-led redraw of district lines unfairly diluted Black voters' power, primarily in South Carolina's 1st congressional district, which neighbors Clyburn's. The high court's conservative majority ruled 6-3 that the district was redrawn along partisan lines, rather than racial, and therefore could be legally upheld. Redistricting is traditionally done following the U.S. census, which is taken every decade, to account for population shifts in various states. Norman's call to redraw the lines again comes after Texas Republicans' push to create a new congressional map that would give the GOP as many as five new seats in the House of Representatives. It's ignited a political firestorm across the country, with liberal states like New York and California pledging to follow suit. There are now discussions in multiple states about potentially redrawing district lines as well. Fox News Digital reached out to Clyburn's campaign for comment, as well as representatives in the South Carolina General Assembly.
Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Gavin Newsom slammed over South Carolina visit
By During a Tuesday event with South Carolina Democrat Congressman Jim Clyburn, Newsom reportedly gave a ' sheepish grin ' when introduced as a candidate 'running for president.' Clyburn hosted his annual fish fry back in May with two other men currently on the 2028 Democratic shortlist - fellow governors Wes Moore of Maryland and Tim Walz of Minnesota . Although South Carolina Democrats appear to have given Newsom a warm welcome, reception from some of the state's Republican members of Congress was anything but that. GOP Congressman Russell Fry of South Carolina's 7th District wrote on X that 'Gavin Newsom in South Carolina today is like a kale salad at a Waffle House—confused, unwelcome, and about to get sent back.' Congresswoman Nancy Mace challenged Newsom to a debate, noting that she would 'bring common sense policies' and suggesting that the Californian bring his 'best hair gel.' Newsom responded to Mace with 'this you or one of your burner accounts? I honestly can't tell these days.' That post included a screenshot of an article that alleged Mace instructed her staff to use 'burner accounts' to 'hype her up.' The California gov also took shots of his own at GOP Senator Lindsey Graham, sharing a photo of a crowd of Democrats in Graham's hometown along with the caption 'Happy Birthday, @LindseyGrahamSC! Great to be in a packed room in your hometown this morning!' The South Carolina Senator quipped back at the California Governor, writing on X that 'if you've ever wondered how many liberals there are in Seneca, South Carolina… we now know they can all fit in one room with Governor @GavinNewsom!' Graham is running for re-election to the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterms next year. Republicans in Newsom's home state meanwhile took to X to voice their frustrations about their governor taking a cross country trip while his own state is suffering. The Los Angeles region has recently fallen victim to tragedy, both natural and man made. Less than six months ago, devastating wildfires burned through the LA region, and just last month, manmade fires burned as riots raged in Los Angeles over the presence of ICE officers on the region. Republican David Tangipa, a member of the California State Assembly, wrote on X, 'I can't think of anything more disrespectful— @GavinNewsom is in South Carolina while LA still looks like this 6 months after the fire.' Including a photo of a burned out beachside California town in his post, Tangipa added 'this photo was taken this week. When Californians need their Governor, he's not even in the state.' The California Republican party also chimed in on their govs trip. 'While @GavinNewsom is in South Carolina today, maybe he should ask its @GOP governor, @HenryMcMaster why South Carolina's gas prices are less than half as much as they are here. Gavin could learn something to benefit Californians rather than lecturing Americans 3,000 miles away,' the CA GOP posted on X. Steve Hinton, a Republican running for governor to replace the term-limited Newsom posted a video to X decrying the governor's trip, noting that 'he spends his time 'trolling Trump' and filing pathetic lawsuits. What an insult to every Californian.' Trolling appears to be what Newsom does best, much better than actually governing. While his state has suffered, Newsom has made headlines with his recently released podcast. He's hosted conversations with the likes former Trump White House Strategist and War Room host Steve Bannon, and Turning Point USA founder and conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Gavin Newsom savaged for out-of-touch southern campaign swing like a 'kale salad at a Waffle House'
California Governor Gavin Newsom appears to be actively testing the waters for a 2028 presidential campaign. The Golden State governor is visiting the pivotal Democrat primary state of South Carolina on Tuesday and Wednesday. During a Tuesday event with South Carolina Democrat Congressman Jim Clyburn, Newsom reportedly gave a 'sheepish grin' when introduced as a candidate 'running for president.' Clyburn hosted his annual fish fry back in May with two other men currently on the 2028 Democratic shortlist - fellow governors Wes Moore of Maryland and Tim Walz of Minnesota. Although South Carolina Democrats appear to have given Newsom a warm welcome, reception from some of the state's Republican members of Congress was anything but that. GOP Congressman Russell Fry of South Carolina's 7th District wrote on X that 'Gavin Newsom in South Carolina today is like a kale salad at a Waffle House—confused, unwelcome, and about to get sent back.' Congresswoman Nancy Mace challenged Newsom to a debate, noting that she would 'bring common sense policies' and suggesting that the Californian bring his 'best hair gel.' Newsom responded to Mace with 'this you or one of your burner accounts? I honestly can't tell these days.' That post included a screenshot of an article that alleged Mace instructed her staff to use 'burner accounts' to 'hype her up.' California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at Fisher Hill Community Baptist Church on July 8, 2025 in Cheraw, South Carolina. The governor is on the first of a two-day tour of rural counties in South Carolina, hosted by the state Democratic Party U.S. Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) (L) gets a response after intimating that California Gov. Gavin Newsom (C, left) is campaigning for president at the Kershaw County Center on July 8, 2025 in Camden, South Carolina. Rep. Russell Fry on X California Gov. Gavin Newsom greets attendees at Fisher Hill Community Baptist Church on July 8, 2025 in Cheraw, South Carolina. An aerial view of workers clearing a business which burned in the Eaton Fire on July 07, 2025 in Altadena, California. July 7th is the six month anniversary of the Eaton and Palisades fires which claimed 30 lives and left more than 16,000 structures destroyed. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks to reporters as Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., left, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz look on at Clyburn's World Famous Fish, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. The California gov also took shots of his own at GOP Senator Lindsey Graham, sharing a photo of a crowd of Democrats in Graham's hometown along with the caption 'Happy Birthday, @LindseyGrahamSC! Great to be in a packed room in your hometown this morning!' The South Carolina Senator quipped back at the California Governor, writing on X that 'if you've ever wondered how many liberals there are in Seneca, South Carolina… we now know they can all fit in one room with Governor @GavinNewsom!' Graham is running for re-election to the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterms next year. South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace on X California Governor Gavin Newsom on X California Governor Gavin Newsom on X, calling out GOP Senator Lindsey Graham while visiting his hometown Republicans in Newsom's home state meanwhile took to X to voice their frustrations about their governor taking a cross country trip while his own state is suffering. The Los Angeles region has recently fallen victim to tragedy, both natural and man made. Less than six months ago, devastating wildfires burned through the LA region, and just last month, manmade fires burned as riots raged in Los Angeles over the presence of ICE officers on the region. Republican David Tangipa, a member of the California State Assembly, wrote on X, 'I can't think of anything more disrespectful— @GavinNewsom is in South Carolina while LA still looks like this 6 months after the fire.' Including a photo of a burned out beachside California town in his post, Tangipa added 'this photo was taken this week. When Californians need their Governor, he's not even in the state.' The California Republican party also chimed in on their govs trip. 'While @GavinNewsom is in South Carolina today, maybe he should ask its @GOP governor, @HenryMcMaster why South Carolina's gas prices are less than half as much as they are here. Gavin could learn something to benefit Californians rather than lecturing Americans 3,000 miles away,' the CA GOP posted on X. Steve Hinton, a Republican running for governor to replace the term-limited Newsom posted a video to X decrying the governor's trip, noting that 'he spends his time 'trolling Trump' and filing pathetic lawsuits. What an insult to every Californian.' Where's Gavin Newsom today? In South Carolina, running for president, running away from the problems he's caused in California. He's given up even trying to do his job. He spends his time 'trolling Trump' and filing pathetic lawsuits. What an insult to every Californian. — steve hilton (@SteveHiltonx) July 9, 2025 Republican David Tangipa, a member of the California State Assembly on X Trolling appears to be what Newsom does best, much better than actually governing. While his state has suffered, Newsom has made headlines with his recently released podcast. He's hosted conversations with the likes former Trump White House Strategist and War Room host Steve Bannon, and Turning Point USA founder and conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
