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Stop SC from Banning Abortions

Posted February 5, 2022 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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…

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Build Back Better, Minimum Wage & the Economy

Posted January 4, 2022 by HCDP in News

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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…

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The GOP Inflation Blame Game

Posted November 29, 2021 by HCDP in News

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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…

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Critical Race Theory: Another Republican Scare Tactic

Posted November 15, 2021 by HCDP in News

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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…

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Infrastructure: South Carolina to Benefit – Thank You Mr. President

Posted November 15, 2021 by HCDP in News

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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…

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Horry Democrats: Accept the Challenge

Posted November 3, 2021 by HCDP in News

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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…

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Protecting Your Right to Vote

Posted October 29, 2021 by HCDP in News

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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…

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Join Us as We Fight for Democracy

Posted October 27, 2021 by HCDP in News

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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…

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Rise Up! Now Is the Time!

Posted October 27, 2021 by HCDP in News

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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…

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