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HCGOP: A Microcosm of the Trump Administration

Posted January 10, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

By Bob Gatty The Horry County Republican Party (HCGOP) is embroiled in a bitter battle over leadership and financial accountability that’s devolved into accusations of improprieties and nasty name calling reminiscent of the everyday actions of President Trump and his supporters, including those in Congress. It all boiled over January 8 at an HCGOP meeting…

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Impeachment and Trump’s Economy

Posted October 7, 2019 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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By Rick Patelunas Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has dismissed the impeachment inquiry into President Trump as a "silly gotcha game." That’s quite an understatement given his boss’s assessment. Trump called the inquiry a coup and later said it would lead to civil war. He warned about the economic consequences if impeachment moves forward, “If they actually…

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Rise Up! Take a Stand!

Posted September 26, 2019 by HCDP in News, Video

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By Bob Gatty. As the nation faces the prospect of potentially divisive Trump impeachment proceedings, the importance of Democrats rising up and taking a stand on behalf of everyday Americans and South Carolinians becomes ever more evident. That is exactly what HCDP has been doing with its “Take a Stand” marketing campaign, which will become increasingly visible…

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Tom Rice’s Failed Ideas

Posted September 4, 2019 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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By Rick Patelunas Rep. Tom Rice has been in office three terms, nearly seven years now. Rice says his campaigns are about jobs, jobs, jobs. He agrees with President Trump’s claims that the economy is better than it’s ever been. They argue that the Republican tax cut has worked wonders and they deserve credit for the…

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The Budget and the Bully

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

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By Steve Hamelman With the national budget nearing the trillion dollar mark and fears of recession rising daily, the government of the United States, these days not much more than an emblem of monumental dysfunction, lurches toward the next election under the “leadership” of President Donald Trump, whose understanding of political economy is as deficient as…

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Lifelong Horry County Republican: Done with the GOP

Posted August 17, 2019 by HCDP in News, Video

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Pictured (L-R): HCDP’s Bob Gatty interviews former lifelong Republican Bart Collins. By Bob Gatty Bart Collins, a 45-year-old lifelong Myrtle Beach resident and Republican has had enough of President Trump and the Republican Party, which he believes has irresponsibly followed and supported a president that Collins says should be impeached. In fact, Collins…

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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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When the Religious Right Influences Public Policy

Posted December 17, 2018 by HCDP in Community Voices

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By Bob Gatty. Ever since President Trump has been in office the religious right and ultra conservative lawmakers have clamored to influence federal policies, particularly those affecting education and healthcare. It’s remarkable that these groups support Trump, who cannot be described as a devout Christian given his many transgressions, but he has repaid their loyalty with the…

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