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Decorated Veteran Calls Out Graham on Impeachment

Posted December 18, 2019 by Tim Wilkie in News

Harold D. Hatcher, of Conway, a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, is calling on Sen. Lindsey Graham to stop being “a puppy” for President Trump and “support the Constitution.” Hatcher shared with us the following letter to Sen. Graham in connection with his defense of Trump during the impeachment process: CWO3 Harold D. Hatcher United States…

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Trump’s Flip-Flopping Bestie

Posted December 18, 2019 by Tim Wilkie in News

By Bob Gatty South Carolina Sen. Lindsay Graham, who just over two years ago called Donald Trump "a jackass" and "not fit to be president of the United States," has since become Trump's flip-flopping bestie who has no intention of being a "fair juror" during the expected impeachment trial in the Senate. "This thing will come…

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Connecting the Impeachment Dots

Posted December 12, 2019 by Tim Wilkie in News

By V. Susan Hutchinson This is for the woman at the Myrtle Beach YMCA proudly wearing her brand new “Read the Transcript” t-shirt and anyone else with their head in the sand on this corrupt president. The impeachment is really simple if you understand the following: Rudy Giuliani is Trump's personal attorney. He says he has…

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SC’s Rigged Elections: Gerrymandering Reform Needed

Posted December 10, 2019 by Bev Bitzegaio in News

By Mike Hodges In South Carolina, as in many states across the nation, our elections are rigged by a process called “gerrymandering,” which gives incumbent politicians through the majority party the ability to practically assure their reelection. That is wrong and reform efforts are underway. Here’s the story. An Empty Ballot As a transplant to South Carolina…

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HCDP - For Immediate Release

Press Release December 5, 2019

Posted December 6, 2019 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

HCDP Blasts SC’s ‘Three GOP Amigos’ for Blind Defense of Trump CONWAY, SC – Sens. Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott, and Rep. Tom Rice – South Carolina’s “Three GOP Amigos” -- are engaging in a blind defense of President Trump, despite overwhelming evidence that Trump sought an investigation of a political rival by a foreign…

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The Republicans’ Trump Defense

Posted December 5, 2019 by CJ Waldron in News

Please Note: Links to the New York Times, Washington Post and some other online newspapers require a subscription after using up their monthly free allotments. During the recently concluded impeachment hearings by the House Intelligence Committee, Republicans attempted to counter the potential charges against President Donald Trump by screaming that the process is unfair and…

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Legislative and Issue Update – November 17, 2019

Posted November 24, 2019 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

Each month The North Strand Democrats Club provides a Legislative and Issues Update compiled by David Higham. HCDP will publish these updates as they are received. HORRY COUNTY GOVERNMENT A County Council workshop on Imagine 2040 comprehensive plan was held Thursday, November 21 at the Government and Justice Center. The draft plan offers a vision and…

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Ex-Republican Blasts Rice Over Impeachment

Posted November 18, 2019 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

The recent e-newsletter distributed by Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC) has angered many voters as he has unabashedly defended Donald Trump and defended him against the impeachment accusations, despite growing evidence that the president tried to enlist the aid of a foreign government to investigate a potential Democratic opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden. Here is a…

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Impeachment: Survey & Summary

Posted November 18, 2019 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

By Steve Hamelman U.S. Representative Tom Rice, serving South Carolina’s 7th District, has issued a three-question survey addressing the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. The questions are simple. Citizens are asked to either support impeachment, oppose it, or express indecision about it. This disclaimer is attached: “By participating in this survey, you agree to receive additional communications…

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Stacking the Judiciary Deck With (Unqualified) Jokers

Posted November 15, 2019 by CJ Waldron in News

Federal judges who are friendly to Trump are being appointed at a record pace. The sad thing is, many of these judges have been deemed unqualified by the American Bar Association (ABA). The number of open Federal judgeships can be traced back to one man: #MoscowMitch McConnell. Since federal judges are approved by the Senate, McConnell…

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American Hostage

Posted November 12, 2019 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

By V. Susan Hutchinson Ever since Donald J. Trump took the presidential oath of office on January 20, 2017, he has been holding Americans hostage in one way or another. He isn’t doing it alone; he has the full support of the Republican party. Let’s review some of our hostage situations. Healthcare Hostages The day he was sworn…

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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Posted November 9, 2019 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

Above Photo: Opening Parade at the 2018 Waccamaw Pauwau By V. Susan Hutchinson In August 1990, President George H.W. Bush declared November National American Indian Heritage Month. It is now more commonly referred to as Native American Heritage Month. This recognition was a long time coming and falls far short of America’s commitment to the native…

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Local Veterans Open Up About Healthcare Under The VA

Posted November 8, 2019 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

Above Photo: Patty Hampton, Dr. Bruce Fischer, Don Kohn, Jack Schonely and Ron Wilson By V. Susan Hutchinson On October 23 HCDP gathered a group of local veterans at the Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center in Little River to discuss their experiences and challenges with accessing healthcare through the Veterans Administration. When asked what their…

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HCDP Thanks Local Veterans for Discussion on VA Issues

Posted November 8, 2019 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

HCDP is grateful to the following veterans for participating in our Veterans Day interview. The interview was held October 23, 2019 at the Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center in Little River. To read about what the veterans discussed, see Red Tape, Bureaucratic Delays Frustrate Horry County Veterans and Local Veterans Open Up About Healthcare Under…

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Red Tape, Bureaucratic Delays Frustrate Horry County Veterans

Posted November 8, 2019 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

Above Photo: Bob Gatty (2nd from left) and Susan Hutchinson interview veterans. To Gatty’s right is Keith Bacon. To Hutchinson’s left is Patty Hampton, Bruce Fisher and Richard Trout. As part of HCDP’s effort to recognize and honor our veterans, to whom we all owe so much, we gathered 11 veterans together for a wide-ranging…

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Serving Those Who Served

Posted November 8, 2019 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

By Bob Gatty For men and women who have served our nation and now need a helping hand, a band of 20 dedicated volunteers in Little River, SC is there to help. They are gladly and without reservation serving those who have bravely and honorably served our nation. It is through their hard work and their service…

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Eliminate Uncontrolled Gun Purchases: Gun Sense Committee Holds Vigil at MB Gun Show

Posted November 5, 2019 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

Above Photo: Members From Various Local Groups Come Out to Help HCDP Support Gun Sense in Myrtle Beach by Rosemary Wolfe The HCDP Gun Sense Committee, joined by others in the Horry County community, once again assembled with banners and homemade placards across from the Gun Show at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center on November 3rd…

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Sen Lindsey Graham: Any Way the Wind Blows

Posted October 29, 2019 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

By Bob Gatty When Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) was running against Donald Trump along with a bunch of other candidates for the Republican presidential nomination, he said Trump was "a kook" and the "world's greatest jackass," among other crazy comments that got him plenty of TV airtime. Back then, he was best friends, supposedly, with the late…

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Take a Stand: To Defend the Constitution

Posted October 24, 2019 by CJ Waldron in News

When members of Congress are sworn in, they swear an oath, much like the presidential oath of office, to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign or domestic”. Nowhere in that oath does it say they are to give their loyalty to the president or swear an allegiance to…

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Challenging The Constitution

Posted October 22, 2019 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

By V. Susan Hutchinson Every action or statement made by President Donald J. Trump is overwhelmingly supported by his own party even if it is not in the best interest of the country or if it flies in the face of the Constitution and the Rule of Law. History shows this is not the first time…

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