Sen. Tim Scott - Horry County Democratic Party

GOP Agenda Could Raise SC Health Care Costs

Posted March 6, 2023 by HCDP in News

Republicans in Congress, including Senator Tim Scott, are pushing a budget plan that would make trillions of dollars in cuts to essential programs. As the GOP remains “intentionally vague” about where these cuts would come from, evidence from past statements, proposals, and previous budget plans provide a preview: Virtually every Republican budget or fiscal plan over the last decade has included repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA)…

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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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Voting Rights Are Under Attack

Posted July 23, 2021 by HCDP in Information

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By Alester Linton-Pryor, HCDP Chair As you all know, our voting rights are under attack as Republicans in state after state endorse Donald Trump’s “Big Lie” that the election was stolen because of mythical voter fraud. In Congress, Democrats have sponsored S. 1, the For the People Act, which would respond to those restrictive ballot laws passed by…

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Tim Scott and American Racism: Republican Denial Continues

Posted May 4, 2021 by HCDP in News

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By Steve Hamelman Senator Tim Scott began his party’s response to President Joe Biden’s address to Congress on April 28, 2021, by calling the president “a good man” whose “speech was full of good words.” The first compliment could be applied in turn to the senator from South Carolina. His personal character seems spotless. Not so the second…

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HCDP Hails Biden Message of Unity

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

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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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After Coronavirus, Will GOP Attack Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid?

Posted April 27, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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By Bob Gatty Congress has approved nearly $3 trillion in new federal spending to combat the impact of the coronavirus, and once the crisis has passed, expect Republican budget hawks to renew their attack on Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid to help recoup some of that money. Horry County residents need to pay attention because those…

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IMPEACHMENT: HCDP Urges Scott, Graham to ‘Let the Facts Do the Talking’

Posted January 3, 2020 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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By Bob Gatty With the U.S. Senate about to consider the fate of President Trump in its impeachment trial, HCDP calls on Sens. Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott to “let the facts do the talking” when deciding how to vote. In fact, we have developed a new video calling out Graham and are hoping to fund…

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Impeachment: Survey & Summary

Posted November 18, 2019 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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By Steve Hamelman U.S. Representative Tom Rice, serving South Carolina’s 7th District, has issued a three-question survey addressing the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. The questions are simple. Citizens are asked to either support impeachment, oppose it, or express indecision about it. This disclaimer is attached: “By participating in this survey, you agree to receive additional communications…

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