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President Biden Follows Through on His Commitment to Healthcare For All

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

By John Bitzegaio and V. Susan Hutchinson On January 28, 2021, President Joe Biden took two actions related to healthcare. By signing the Executive Order on Strengthening Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act as well as issuing a Memorandum on Protecting Women’s Health at Home and Abroad, Biden is already following through with his commitment…

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HCDP Applauds Trump Impeachment; Hopes for Nation to Heal

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

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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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The All In for South Carolina Tour

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

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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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Democratic Candidates Make Their Case

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

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Above Photo of Melissa Watson by Mark Gaier By Bob Gatty “This country is worth fighting for.” Those were the words of Melissa Watson, Democratic challenger to U.S. Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC-7), at the Hon. John R. Lewis “Good Trouble” Drive Up and Virtual Stump on Saturday, September 26, in Conway. Also speaking at the Conway event,…

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Tributes to Lost Civil Rights Icons

Posted July 19, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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On Friday, July 17, the world lost two giants who were change agents of the civil rights movement, Rev. Cordy Tindell “C.T.” Vivian and Rep. John Lewis, the Georgia Democrat who was revered as “the conscience” of Congress. Rev. Vivian passed away at his Atlanta home of natural causes at the age of 95, while Lewis…

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Register Now for the 8th Annual SHORE Fundraising Dinner Set for Sept. 28

Posted August 13, 2019 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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The eighth annual SHORE Dinner, one of HCDP’s major fundraising events of the year, will be held Saturday, September 28, 6-10 p.m., at the Bay Watch Resort and Conference Center, overlooking the ocean, in North Myrtle Beach. The theme is Take a Stand for Democracy. “This year’s SHORE Dinner, which celebrates and honors all those who…

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Corey Booker: Respond to Hatred with Love

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

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By Bob Gatty Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker visited the Bucksport Senior Center near Conway, SC Tuesday, Aug. 6 with a message of love and hope, contending that much more is at stake in the 2020 election than simply defeating Donald Trump. Booker’s visit came just days after the mass shootings in El Paso, TX and…

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Kamala Harris Wows Myrtle Beach Crowd

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

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Pictured: Sen. Harris greets HCDP Chair Don Kohn following her speech. By Bob Gatty Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris was greeted by a huge, enthusiastic crowd July 8 at a town hall- style campaign meeting at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. "Fight we will, and fight we must," Harris told the cheering standing-room-only crowd. "This is…

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HCDP Chair Predicts Dems Can Win SC in 2020

Posted June 23, 2019 by HCDP in News

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HCDP Chair Don Kohn expressed optimism Sunday that Democrats can carry South Carolina in the 2020 election, despite the advantages Republicans have held here for years. Appearing on WPDE-TV’s Carolina This Week with Trey Paul program, Kohn was asked if carrying the state was really possible. “It’s going to be tough, but it’s doable,” said Kohn.…

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