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HCDP Hails Biden Message of Unity

Posted January 20, 2021 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

By Bob Gatty A new day filled with hope has arrived, and we have a new Democratic administration, one that promises competence, honesty, empathy and hope as our nation confronts the twin pandemics of Covid-19 and divisiveness and distrust. Now, President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have a historic opportunity to heal and…

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Supporting a President Who Incites Insurrection

Posted January 18, 2021 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

By V. Susan Hutchinson Republican Horry County Treasurer Angie Jones went to Donald Trump’s “Stop the Steal” rally January 6. She stated there were kids, dogs and people in wheelchairs there so “It was family.” Jones’ statements imply it was just a nice day out and she says she went to hear Trump speak on…

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South Carolina Nears Abortion Ban

Posted January 18, 2021 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

Editor’s note: The following is a personal account of one woman’s reflections about the proposed Fetal Heartbeat bill now being considered by the SC state legislature. HCDP strongly supports a woman's right to be the only one to make decisions that impact her life or body. Having access to quality medical care is a key…

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HCDP Applauds Trump Impeachment; Hopes for Nation to Heal

Posted January 14, 2021 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

Above Photo: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signs article of impeachment against President Trump. By Bob Gatty With the impeachment of President Donald Trump by the House of Representatives that included support from 10 Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Tom Rice (SC-7), HCDP Chair Don Kohn expressed the hope today that the nation can begin to heal the…

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Republican Hypocrisy on Steroids

Posted January 10, 2021 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

Above Photo: Trump supporters at Reagan International airport calling Senator Lindsey Graham, an ardent supporter of Trump's lies, a traitor for criticizing Trump's actions and inciting the riot that resulted in occupation of the Capitol. By V. Susan Hutchinson This week’s assault on democracy by an estimated two thousand Trump supporters was appalling. Even more appalling…

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Comparing Black Lives Matter Protests to the Trump Mob

Posted January 7, 2021 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

By V. Susan Hutchinson After the insurrection in Washington D.C. yesterday, the immediate response for millions of people was to compare what happened during the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020 to the horrendous actions that took place at the United States Capitol building. There are, however, different angles of comparison that are being made. The…

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Trump’s Coup: Questions for Rep. Tom Rice

Posted December 11, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

By Bob Gatty How is it that Rep. Tom Rice can somehow forget about the sanctity of the electoral process and the U.S. Constitution that he has sworn to uphold by joining an appeal asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election? What is it, Congressman? Are you so afraid…

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The Horry County Council: Seriously?

Posted December 7, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

By Steve Hamelman Bringing It All Back Home Amid the political furor that besieged the United States in the 2020 election cycle, it’s easy to understand why Horry County voters focused most of their attention on the two biggest contests in South Carolina: Trump/Biden and Graham/Harrison. For months, ads touting these four candidates saturated social media,…

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The Party of Death and Destruction

Posted December 4, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

By V. Susan Hutchinson The Republican party needs to retire its elephant and get a new mascot. The Grim Reaper would be a better choice as their current platform appears to now include massive death and destruction. It wasn’t always that way. The GOP was once the party of Abraham Lincoln, a man who thought the…

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HCDP Chair Calls for Massive Dem Outreach Initiative

Posted November 14, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

By Bob Gatty HCDP Chair Don Kohn believes that “tens of thousands” of new voters must be identified and motivated and that qualified candidates must be found to compete for every available public office if Democrats are to succeed in future elections in Horry County. In a post-election analysis presented to the Carolina Forest Democratic Club…

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Tribalism in America

Posted November 12, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

By V. Susan Hutchinson Kamala Harris is not just the Vice President-Elect, she is the embodiment of tribalism. When Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won last week, the media gushed over it, especially as Harris is the first woman Vice President-Elect. But they didn’t stop there. They needed to emphasize Harris was the first Black…

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‘We Fight Because it is Our Country’

Posted November 11, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

By Bob Gatty Harold (Buster) Hatcher is a decorated Army veteran who served gallantly in Vietnam, was wounded by sniper fire, only return to duty and serve his country for two decades. On this Veterans Day, we pause to honor Hatcher and all who have served to keep America safe. Hatcher, a Native American, is Chief…

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Do You Want Cheese with That Whine Mr. Graham?

Posted November 9, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

By V. Susan Hutchinson When Hillary Clinton lost the Electoral College in 2016, Trump supporters were quick to say “get over it.” Trump campaign signs and bumper stickers this year read “Trump 2020 – Make Liberals Cry Again”, as if that was the only reason to vote for him. Liberals have never cried, but boy Trump…

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America Wins! Now There is Hope

Posted November 8, 2020 by CJ Waldron in News

Above Photo by Bob Gatty of Former Vice President, now President Elect Joe Biden addressing an Horry County crowd during the 2020 primary election campaign. For so many, it was hard to contain the excitement when Joe Biden was declared the winner of the election. Despite calls not to gloat, there is a national celebration…

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Legislative and Issue Update – October 2020

Posted October 28, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

By David Higham HORRY COUNTY GOVERNMENT / LOCAL ISSUES County Mask Ordinance Lifted: Siding against recommendations of local hospital leaders, a majority of Horry County Council voted 8 to 4 to end the mask mandate and state of emergency effective October 30. So, if nothing else changes, the mask ordinance for unincorporated Horry County will…

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Affordable Health Care is at Stake in This Election

Posted October 22, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

By V. Susan Hutchinson Healthcare coverage for many, many South Carolinians is at stake in this election as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is under attack by Republicans and the Trump Administration, and the only way to fight back is to vote out politicians who are preventing residents from having access to affordable healthcare. (Video) So, if…

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The All In for South Carolina Tour

Posted October 21, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

Above Photo of Dr. Bruce Fischer by Bill Friedman By V. Susan Hutchinson On Monday, September 19, the All In for South Carolina Tour came to Horry County. The tour has been traveling across the state to encourage people to get out and vote early. As SCDP Chair Trav Robertson said “we want to make…

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Community Voices Getting Out the Vote: Focus on Radio Host Leroy Sampson

Posted October 21, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

By V. Susan Hutchinson Leroy Sampson has been the host of Straight Talk for the last nine months on Conway’s Gospel radio station WPJS AM1330. Sampson’s show airs every Saturday from 11:30am to 12pm. HCDP Chair Don Kohn was a recent guest. Straight Talk usually focuses on community issues as well as Horry County government, love,…

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SCDP Chair Trav Robertson Comes to Horry County

Posted October 21, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

Above Photo by Bill Friedman By V. Susan Hutchinson South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Trav Robertson came to Horry County on Monday, September 19 with the All In for South Carolina tour. Robertson, who became party chair in 2017, has a gift for motivational speaking. His dynamic style draws attention not only to the issues…

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Quick Checklist for Voting In-Person and Dropping Off Mail-In Ballots

Posted October 16, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

HCDP has put together this checklist so every voter will be sure their vote gets counted for the 2020 General Election. Familiarizing yourself with the voting procedure in advance will help keep the lines moving and result in a less stressful voting experience. A video is available on online for those unfamiliar with the new voting…

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