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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to headline South Carolina Democrats' Blue Palmetto Dinner
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) — Maryland's Democratic Governor Wes Moore will join South Carolina Democrats in Columbia at the end of May for the party's annual fundraising dinner. Moore was invited to be the guest speaker for the Blue Palmetto Dinner on May 30, party leaders announced Friday. The 46-year-old veteran and former CEO of an anti-poverty nonprofit in New York City was elected Maryland's first Black governor in 2022. In 2024, he unveiled a ten-point plan for his state focused on issues such as education reform, ending child poverty, affordable housing, advancing infrastructure, and job creation, among other priorities. He has also been a leader on cannabis reform, signing an executive order last June that pardoned 175,000 Maryland convictions for misdemeanor simple possession. South Carolina Democratic Party (SCDP) leaders said Moore's message of 'building a state that leaves no one behind' resonates with Democrats throughout the Palmetto State. 'He demonstrates daily bold, progressive, and compassionate leadership,' said SCDP Chair Christale Spain in a statement. 'We are thrilled to welcome Governor Moore to South Carolina as we continue to build momentum, inspire action, and prepare to win up and down the ballot in 2026. His story and leadership will energize and unite us for the work ahead.' Democrats divided over how to battle a weakened Trump South Carolina's standing as an early primary state means the annual fundraiser has played host to current and aspiring officeholders in recent years, including Vice President Kamala Harris in 2022 and U.S. Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) in 2024. The dinner occurs the same weekend as U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn's 'World Famous' Fish Fry, a three-decade-old tradition widely viewed as a must-stop for presidential hopefuls. Clyburn is credited with helping to propel former President Joe Biden to the White House after endorsing him in the 2020 primary. However, Moore, seen as a rising star within the Democratic Party, insisted in a May 1 interview on ABC's 'The View' that he is not running for president in 2028. The Blue Palmetto Dinner will begin at 7 p.m. on May 30 at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
After much demand, U.S. Rep. William Timmons to host telephone town hall
SOUTH CAROLINA, S.C. (WSPA) — U.S. Representative William Timmons (R-SC 4th District) is set to host a telephone town hall on Tuesday night. The event comes less than one week after the congressman referred to town halls as a product of the South Carolina Democratic Party.'These so-called 'town halls' orchestrated by the SCDP are nothing more than staged political pep rallies for their left-wing agenda,' Timmons said. 'I am focused on delivering President Trump's America First agenda, not performative gatherings.' Rep. Timmons announced his plans to host a telephone town hall on Monday night, following President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office. 'Looking forward to speaking with you and answering your questions,' Timmons said on social media. According to Merriam-Webster, a town hall is defined as an event where a 'public official or political candidate addresses an audience by answering questions posed by individual members.' U.S. Rep. Sheri Biggs hosts virtual town hall A recent billboard in Greenville claimed the last in-person town hall held by Timmons was more than three years ago. Greenville City Council At-Large Representative Russell Stall said that while he is not affiliated with the group behind the display; he is concerned. 'Our biggest responsibility and our biggest privilege is listening to the voice of the people,' Stall said. 'I am very concerned that we are not seeing that here.' The advertisement directed readers to a website that criticizes Timmons' decisions and alleged lack of involvement with his constituents. On April 22, U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn (D-SC 6th District) held an in-person town hall at Wofford College. People travelled from across the region to hear answers they feel they have not gotten from Congressman Timmons, who represents the district. Clyburn even criticized Timmons for not holding an in-person town hall. The town hall is slated to start at 5:45 p.m. Constituents interested in speaking with Rep. Timmons can sign up online. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Staged political pep rallies': U.S. Rep. William Timmons speaks out about in-person town halls
SOUTH CAROLINA (WSPA) — South Carolina Congressman William Timmons (R-SC 4th District) is speaking out about a series of in-person town Timmons claimed the town halls are targeting him and other Republicans who have not held them. 'These so-called 'town halls' orchestrated by the SCDP are nothing more than staged political pep rallies for their left-wing agenda,' Timmons said. A recent billboard in Greenville claimed the last in-person town hall held by Timmons was more than three years ago. U.S. Rep. Sheri Biggs hosts virtual town hall On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn (D-SC 6th District) held an in-person town hall at Wofford College. People travelled from across the region to hear answers they feel they have not gotten from congressmen Timmons, who represents the district. Additionally, Clyburn criticized Timmons for not holding an in-person town hall. 'I am focused on delivering President Trump's America First agenda, not performative gatherings,' Timmons told 7NEWS. Timmons did not share any plans to host a town hall. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
