Abortion rights are now being challenged across the country and in South Carolina, Republicans are intensifying their attack on a woman’s right to choose.
Two devastating bills, S. 907 and S. 988, are quickly moving forward in the state Senate in Columbia. S. 988, would make abortion illegal in South Carolina if Roe v. Wade is…
By Mike Hodges
The American Rescue Plan and the Build Back Better plan will help bring back our economy
Rising costs due to the pandemic, and a lack of inflation protection in the Federal Minimum Wage still leaves workers struggling to make ends meet
Congress must protect low wage workers by adding an…
By the HCDP Communications Team
Consumers are hit by inflation and Republicans greet it with joy, blaming Democrats
The COVID recovery and supply chain disruptions are causing inflation
The remedy is effective Federal Reserve policies and the Biden Build Back Better agenda
Inflation is making headlines, and Republicans appear to be reveling in…
By Jeremy Holland
There is a smokescreen of confusion being spread by those who are cynical about the power of democracy, about the power of the people to decide for themselves. We have seen this recently with the preposterous lie perpetuated by many in Republican leadership during the Stop the Steal campaign. It’s as if the…
By John Bitzegaio
Let’s all thank President Biden and the responsible legislators who passed the historic “Build Back Better” infrastructure package. Rep. Tom Rice and Sen. Tim Scott deserve no thanks. They voted “No,” even though this bipartisan bill will substantially benefit South Carolina and is sorely needed.
Rice argued that portions of the funding are destined…
By Bob Gatty
The victory by Republican Governor-elect Glenn Younkin over former Governor Terry McAuliffe in Virginia, and the unexpectedly tight race in the New Jersey gubernatorial contest, emphasizes the challenges that Horry County Democrats must embrace as we approach the 2022 election.
The good news from Tuesday’s off-year elections came in New York City, where Democrat…
By Bob Gatty
Clearly, Republicans are determined to make it as hard as possible for people to vote, especially those who they believe are more likely to support Democratic candidates.
Senate Republicans have now blocked action for the third time this year on voting rights legislation, hoping to kill the Freedom to Vote Act developed by Democrats…
By Bob Gatty
Horry County Democrats are committed to improving the lives of all people by promoting Democratic principles and values, recruiting and electing outstanding Democratic candidates, and dramatically broadening voter participation.
But as we work to achieve those objectives today, we need you to take action. Passive support for Democrats’ ideas or passionate hate of Trump…
By Mike Hodges
Editor’s Note: The Horry County Democratic Party (HCDP) is embarking upon a major initiative to promote the positive initiatives of Democrats and President Biden and to call out Republicans for their obstruction and hypocrisy. The following article provides an overview of the concerns we must, and will, address. We invite your comments…