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Nikki Haley: "The Fight Goes On," Remarks as Prepared for Delivery, South Carolina, February 24, 2024

Haley: The Fight Goes On

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Nikki Haley addressed supporters following the South Carolina primary and her message is clear: the fight goes on.

Her remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below:
“The Fight Goes On”
Nikki Haley
South Carolina
February 24, 2024

Thank you so much.

I feel blessed tonight. I’ve felt blessed throughout this entire journey. Even when it’s been tough, I haven’t lost sight of that. I’ve felt God’s strength and grace every step of the way.

I’m blessed to have served the state that raised me.

I’m truly blessed that I was able to be with my mom this morning as she voted for her daughter for President of the United States.

And it’s a blessing to know that across our sweet state, everyone wants to bring back the America we know and love. That’s the underlying message in what happened today.

I want to congratulate Donald Trump on his victory.

And I want to thank the people of South Carolina for using the power of your voice. No matter the results, I love the people of our state. I love what we accomplished together. And I love how we united during our worst challenges and tragedies.

I’ve always seen our state as a family. Families are honest with each other. They say the hard truths. That’s what I’ve done this entire campaign. That’s what I’ll do now.

What I saw today was South Carolina’s frustration with our country’s direction. I’ve seen that same frustration nationwide.

I share it. I feel it to my core. I couldn’t be more worried for America. It seems like our country is coming apart.

But here’s the thing. America will come apart if we make the wrong choices.

This has never been about me or my political future.

We need to beat Joe Biden in November.

I don’t believe Donald Trump can beat Joe Biden. Nearly every day, Trump drives people away, including with his comments just yesterday.

Today, in South Carolina, we’re getting around 40% of the vote. That’s about what we got in New Hampshire too.

I’m an accountant. I know 40% is not 50%.

But I also know 40% is not some tiny group.

There are huge numbers of voters in our Republican primaries who are saying they want an alternative.

I said earlier this week that no matter what happens in South Carolina, I would continue to run for President.

I’m a woman of my word. I’m not giving up this fight when a majority of Americans disapprove of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

South Carolina has spoken. We’re the fourth state to do so. In the next ten days, another 21 states and territories will speak. They have the right to a real choice, not a Soviet-style election with only one candidate. And I have a duty to give them that choice.

We can’t afford four more years of Biden’s failures or Trump’s lack of focus.

We’re at $34 trillion in debt and counting.

Not even a third of our 8th graders are proficient in reading.

Families can’t afford groceries.

Nine million illegals have come to our border—with enough fentanyl to kill every single American.

And beyond our borders, the world is on fire. War is spreading further every day. If we aren’t strong, those wars will draw America further in.

And it’s not just about policies.

We won’t get out of our downward spiral if we keep obsessing over the past.

Does anyone seriously think Joe Biden or Donald Trump will unite our country to solve our problems?

One of them calls his fellow Americans fascists. The other calls his fellow Americans vermin. They aren’t fighting for our country’s future. They’re demanding we fight each other.

The younger generation—my children’s generation—knows it better than anyone.

They deserve better. They deserve leadership.

And so I will keep fighting—for them and for you and for all of America!

From the start of this campaign, I have made clear that I’m running for president to save America.

I’m running to remind us what it means to be American.

In the America I know and love, we believe in each other. And we believe in America’s inherent goodness.

Now is the time to renew that belief. Now is the time to remember who we are.

We’re citizens of the greatest country in human history—and we must lead now more than ever before!

I’m grateful to South Carolina. I always have been and always will be.

And I’m grateful that today is not the end of our story.

We’re headed to Michigan tomorrow. And we’re headed to the Super Tuesday states throughout all of next week.

We’ll keep fighting for America—and we won’t rest until America wins!

Nikki Haley State of the Race Speech: “Not Going Anywhere”

Haley State of the Race Speech: “Not Going Anywhere”

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Nikki Haley delivered a speech today on the state of the presidential race. Below is a copy of Haley’s speech as prepared.

“Not Going Anywhere”
Nikki Haley
Greenville, South Carolina
Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Thank you all for being here. It’s another great day in South Carolina!

And we’re hoping for an even better day on Saturday!

Early voting is underway. I have a quick reminder to all South Carolinians. In a general election, you’re given a choice. In a primary, you make your choice.

Make sure you make the right choice! Make sure your voices are heard, today, tomorrow, and on Saturday!

Some of you—perhaps a few of you in the media—came here today to see if I’m dropping out of the race.

Well, I’m not. Far from it.

And I’m here to tell you why.

I’m running for president because we have a country to save. Since the start of my campaign, I’ve been focused on the real issues our country faces. The ones that determine whether America will thrive… or spiral out.

I’m talking about the millions of students who don’t know how to read or do basic math. The families who can’t afford groceries, much less a first home. The total lawlessness on our southern border.

I’m talking about the murders in our cities, the fentanyl on our streets, the children who’ve been killed in their mom’s car by stray bullets.

And I’m talking about the American weakness that led to wars in Europe and the Middle East—and the urgent need to restore our strength, before war spreads and draws America further in.

These are the challenges I’m here to tackle.

But instead of focusing on how to make America stronger tomorrow, some people want to know if I’m going to cave today.

We’ve all heard the calls for me to drop out. We all know where they’re coming from. The political elite. The party bosses. Their cheerleaders in the commentator world.

The argument is familiar. They say I haven’t won a state. That my path to victory is slim. They point to the primary polls and say I’m only delaying the inevitable. Why keep fighting when the battle was apparently over after Iowa?

Look, I get it. In politics, the herd mentality is enormously strong. A lot of Republican politicians have surrendered to it. The pressure on them was too much. They didn’t want to be left out of the club.

Of course, many of the same politicians who now publicly embrace Trump privately dread him. They know what a disaster he’s been and will continue to be for our party. They’re just too afraid to say it out loud.

Well, I’m not afraid to say the hard truths out loud. I feel no need to kiss the ring. And I have no fear of Trump’s retribution. I’m not looking for anything from him. My own political future is of zero concern.

So, I hear what the political class says. But I hear from the American people too.

I’ve heard from a retired army medic who looked evil in the eye. When he says we’re heading toward disaster—that American lives are on the line—he knows what he’s talking about. He knows we can’t afford more of the same. That’s why he told me to “give ‘em hell.”

I’ve heard from a mom who promised to email me every day and does. She just wants a “return to normalcy.” She wants me to keep running for the sake of her 4-year-old son. She hopes he’ll see the “America she grew up in”—an America that’s strong and proud and united in purpose.

And I’ve heard from a high-school student, who just last week came to hear me speak. She asked me to sign a note to her teacher explaining her absence. After growing up amid the chaos and anger of the last few years, she finally has hope that America will make it… if we make the right choice.

I’m constantly hearing from Americans like these—hundreds a day, thousands a week, and hundreds of thousands since I declared my candidacy. They see the same polls as me. But more importantly, they have the same belief as me. They believe in America. They believe America can do so much better—that we must do better. And they know when the country’s future is on the line, you don’t drop out. You keep fighting. In fact, you fight harder than ever.

That’s why I refuse to quit. South Carolina will vote on Saturday. But on Sunday, I’ll still be running for president. I’m not going anywhere.

I’m campaigning every day, until the last person votes, because I believe in a better America and a brighter future for our kids. Nothing good in life comes easy. I’m willing to take the cuts, the bruises, and the name calling. Because the only way you get to the blessing is by going through the pain.

Dropping out would be the easy route. I’ve never taken the easy route. I’ve been the underdog in every race I’ve ever run. I’ve always been David taking on Goliath. And like David, I’m not just fighting someone bigger than me. I’m fighting for something bigger than myself.

I’m used to people questioning my intentions, so I’ll make a few things clear.

Some people used to say I was running because I really wanted to be Vice President. I think I’ve pretty well settled that question.

Other people say I’m trying to set up a future presidential run. How does that even work?

If I was running for a bogus reason, I would have dropped out a long time ago. The rest of the fellas already did that. They have their own plans. I don’t judge them. But I’m still here. I’m fighting for what I know is right. And I don’t care what the party leaders and political elites want. I’ll keep fighting until the American people close the door.

That day is not today. And it won’t be Saturday. Not by a long shot.

The presidential primaries have barely begun. Just three states have voted. Three. That’s it. After this weekend, we’ll be at four. That’s not a lot. In the 10 days after South Carolina, another 21 states and territories will vote.

People have a right to have their voices heard. And they deserve a real choice, not a Soviet-style election where there’s only one candidate and he gets 99% of the vote. We don’t anoint kings in this country. We have elections. And Donald Trump, of all people, should know we don’t rig elections!

Americans of every belief and background are tired of our national mess. They don’t want more chaos and craziness. They worry about a national collapse.

If I weren’t in the race, we’d be reading the exact same story every day until November 5. There would be widespread reports of Americans suffering from a bad case of “Biden-Trump fatigue.” And it would be true. A stunning 70% of the country doesn’t want a Biden-Trump rematch. The majority of Americans don’t just dislike one candidate. They dislike both.

As a country, we’ve never seen such dissatisfaction with the leading candidates. We’ve never had so many Americans mired in pessimism and division. We still have a chance to restore their faith. I will fight as long as that chance exists.

Now, I know what Donald Trump is saying. He wants an election with no opponent. But that’s not what voters are saying. Despite being a de facto incumbent, Donald Trump lost 49% of the vote in Iowa. In New Hampshire, Trump lost 46% of the vote. That’s not good. We’re talking about almost half our voters. What does it say about an incumbent who is losing nearly half his party? It spells disaster in November. We shouldn’t silence these voters, like Trump wants. They have the right to keep speaking out.

Trump sees this. That’s why he and his allies are now trying a different tack. They’re saying I’m helping Joe Biden by staying in.
Let’s unpack that for a second.

First thing’s first: Joe Biden is doing more damage to himself than any Republican could ever do. Every time he opens his mouth, he sounds like his mind is closing up shop. The Democrats are getting weaker by holding a coronation for Biden. Republicans will get stronger through a vigorous competition.

We have plenty of time to hash this out. If the race ended today, we’d have the longest general election in history. There are still eight and a half months before Election Day. Do we really want to spend every day from now until November watching America’s two most disliked politicians duke it out?

No sane person wants that.

But there’s another reason Trump is wrong.

At the end of the day, the only candidate who’s helping Joe Biden is Donald Trump, because Trump is the onlyRepublican Biden can beat.

The Democrats know it. They don’t even try to conceal their glee at the prospect of running against Trump. They want to win—so they want the guy they’ve already beaten time and again.

Trump knows it too, but he won’t admit it. True to form, he’s taking out his anger on others. He’s getting meaner and more offensive by the day. He’s trying to bully me and anyone who supports me. He says they’ll be barred from MAGA—permanently. That’s not the way you win elections.

Well, I’ve dealt with bullies my entire life. They don’t intimidate me. They only motivate me further. And I’ve nevermet a bully I couldn’t take on.

There are also those who try to paint me as, quote, “Never Trump.” That’s not who I am. Never have been. I supported Trump in 2016 and 2020. I was proud to serve America in his Cabinet. My purpose has never been to stop Trump at all costs.

Like most Americans, I have a handful of serious concerns about the former President. But I have countless serious concerns about the current president.

Joe Biden has turned our country upside down. It’s not normal for millions of migrants to illegally cross our border without being stopped. It’s not normal for our schools to be more focused on gender pronouns than reading and math. It’s not normal to have skyrocketing prices and soaring crime. And it’s not normal to have wars raging in Europe and the Middle East.

All of that is on Joe Biden. But he’s not the only one who’s replaced normalcy with chaos. Donald Trump has done that, too.

It’s not normal to insult our military heroes and veterans. It’s not normal to spend fifty million dollars in campaign donations on personal court cases. It’s not normal to threaten the people who back your opponent. And it’s not normal to call on Russia to invade NATO countries. Donald Trump has done all that and more in just the last month.

Look, I’ve said it many times -- I think Donald Trump was the right president at the right time. But times change—and so has Trump. He’s gotten more unstable and unhinged. He spends more time in courtrooms than on the campaign trail. He refuses to debate. He’s completely distracted. And everything is about him. He’s so obsessed with his own demons from the past, he can’t focus on delivering the future Americans deserve.

We have two hugely flawed candidates in Biden and Trump. Americans know it. They’ve been saying it for years. And we all know why.

Trump and Biden are two old men who are only getting older. Nearly 60% of Americans say Trump and Biden are both too old to be president—because they are. We’ve all seen them fumble their words and get confused about world leaders. That’s not who you want in the Oval Office when Russia launches a nuclear weapon at our satellites or China shuts down our electricity grid.

We’re talking about the most demanding job in human history. You don’t give it to someone who’s at risk of dementia. You give it to someone who is disciplined—someone who can work day and night for eight years straight. No vendettas. No drama. Just results.

Even if Trump and Biden weren’t too old—and again, they are—Americans still oppose them because we know what they’ll do. They’ve already done tremendous damage—and they’re just getting started.

Biden has crippled families with years of inflation. He’s put welfare over work and doled out more corporate welfare than any president, ever. Meanwhile, Trump added more to the national debt than any president in history. And it wasn’t because of COVID, no matter how many times he tries that excuse. Now he wants a 10% tax hike on everyAmerican. Just like Biden, Trump will devastate families and destroy good-paying jobs.

We need to shift our economy into overdrive—not reverse.

Most importantly, we need a President who protects America.

Biden has failed this basic duty. As Commander-in-Chief, he tried to cut the military. He’s made us weaker while our enemies get stronger. He withdrew from Afghanistan in a way that encouraged our enemies to do whatever they want. Three years later, Russia has invaded Ukraine. Hamas has murdered Israeli women and children in their beds. China is launching unprecedented cyberattacks on American infrastructure. Iran is killing American soldiers.

At the same time, Donald Trump has plenty of his own problems on national security. He’s all but said he’ll abandon Ukraine. That’s a massive gift to Vladimir Putin. Now Trump is inviting Putin to invade NATO countries. Those are the same countries that stood with us after September 11th. Of course we should demand they pay more. But abandoning them will only bring more war. Putin is already planning his next move. He’s eyeing our allies in the Baltics. A Russian attack would put America at war.

Russia isn’t the only country that smells blood in the water. When the dictators in Iran, North Korea, and Communist China see America step back, they rush into the breach. They think America’s time has passed—and their time has come.

The truth is, Americans already know what Joe Biden and Donald Trump will do. But we’re just as concerned with who they are. They’re dividers at a time when America desperately, urgently, needs a uniter.

All they do is turn us against each other. Trump calls his fellow Americans vermin. Biden calls his fellow Americans fascists. Trump and Biden don’t just demand that people pick sides. They demand that their followers hate the other side.

Look where that’s gotten us. Congress is too divided and broken to do its job. Families won’t even talk to each other at the dinner table. We’re separating into opposing camps that view each other as un-American, if not downright evil.

These are dangerous times. The most important thing we must do is regain our focus and shared sense of purpose. The worst thing we can do is become even more distracted and divided.

The reason I’m running—the reason I continue to run—is to remind everyone what it means to be American.

I’m the proud daughter of legal immigrants. I grew up as a brown girl in a black-and-white world. I saw our state move beyond hatred and elect the first female minority governor in American history—as a conservative Republican. And in just a few days, my parents are going to cast their vote for their daughter for President of the United States. I’ve thought this week about what that means to them. But I know what it says about our country.

In the America I know and love, we disagree strongly, but we do it without hating each other, and we still have a shared national purpose. In the America I know and love, we respect freedom and the rule of law, we refuse to use the awesome power of big government to punish those we dislike, and we recognize that America has done more good for more people than any country in the world.

It's not America First to withdraw from the world. It’s not America First to praise dictators who want to kill Americans. It’s not America First to bankrupt Social Security by doing nothing to fix it. And in fact, it’s America Last to keep losing one election after another to the Socialist Left. That’s what we get with Donald Trump.

I’m running for president to restore a country that’s strong and proud. That is why I will stay in the race after South Carolina votes.

And to my beloved fellow South Carolinians, I ask that you stand with me. Stand with your family, friends, and neighbors. See the America I see. And remember that we can still unite and move forward together—not with anger and fear, but with faith and hope, like we’ve done before. Let’s finally leave the past behind—and let’s forge a newAmerican future.

This vision has guided every generation. It summoned me to serve as governor of this great state, and as ambassador for the greatest country in the world.

And that same vision called my husband to serve in the uniform of the United States. He’s a major in the South Carolina Army National Guard. As I prepare for what lies ahead, Michael is at the front of my mind.

I wish Michael was here today, and I wish our children and I could see him tonight. But we can’t.

He’s serving on the other side of the world, where conflict is the norm. Where terrorists hide among the innocent. Where Iran’s terrorist proxies are now attacking American troops.

This is Michael’s second deployment. It was hard for us to say goodbye the first time, when he deployed to Afghanistan. It was even harder last summer when he deployed to Africa.

As every military family knows, when a loved one deploys, it’s a year-long prayer. It’s a prayer for their safety, more than anything else. But it’s also a prayer of gratitude.

The kids and I know why Michael went. He stepped up to keep us safe—and not just us. He stepped up to defend our nation’s freedom and our way of life.

Michael is fighting for the country he loves. So are all his brothers-and-sisters-in-arms, wherever they’re stationed in our dangerous world. They have made their stand because America is worth fighting and even dying for. Now I will continue to make my stand because America is worth living for.

Thank you. God bless you, God bless South Carolina, and God bless America.

Nikki Haley Set To Deliver State of The Race Speech in Greenville, South Carolina on Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Haley Set To Deliver State of The Race Speech

GREENVILLE, S.C. – This Tuesday, Nikki Haley will deliver a speech in Greenville, S.C. to address the state of the presidential race.

WHO: Nikki Haley

WHAT: State of the Race Speech

WHERE/WHEN:

Nikki Haley State of The Race Speech
Clemson University at Greenville ONE
5th floor auditorium
1 N Main St
Greenville, SC 29601

Tuesday, February 20, 12:00 p.m.

Nikki Haley Launches New South Carolina TV Ad “Unite”

Haley Launches New S.C. Ad Calling For a Strong Leader Who Unites Us

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Nikki Haley for President campaign is up with a new ad in South Carolina ahead of Saturday’s First in the South primary. The spot, titled “Unite,” makes the case for Haley’s strong leadership, record of revitalization, and moral clarity as voters head to the polls.

“Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump are preaching weakness and division,” said Haley national spokesperson Olivia Perez-Cubas. “That’s music to our enemies’ ears and dangerous for America. Nikki Haley is the only candidate who will stand up to our enemies, unite our country, and build a strong and proud America.”

TRANSCRIPT:

NARRATOR: When your enemies think you're weak, your leader must be strong.
When your country is divided, your president must unite us.
She ran to revive our state. She got it done, and provided moral clarity during our darkest hours. What’s next? That's up to you.

HALEY: For a strong America, for a proud America... I am running for President of the United States of America!
I’m Nikki Haley and I approve this message.

South Carolina Democratic Party Announce President Joe Biden as a Special Guest for First-in-the-Nation Celebration Dinner

South Carolina Democratic Party Announce President Joe Biden as a Special Guest for First-in-the-Nation Celebration Dinner

As we gear up for our historic first-in-the-nation Democratic primary on Saturday, February 3, 2024, the South Carolina Democratic Party is thrilled to announce President Joe Biden as a speaker for our First in the Nation Celebration and dinner on Saturday, January 27th.

South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain and South Carolina Executive Director Jay Parmley released the following statement:

“We are so proud and excited to welcome President Biden to the Palmetto State a week before South Carolina Democrats head to the polls on February 3 and make history in our *first* first-in-the-nation primary. The President recognizes that South Carolina voters matter. Black voters matter. And Southern voters matter. We are grateful to him for honoring his commitment to our state and to our party by coming back to the place that started his road to the White House. For the first time ever, the backbone of the Democratic Party – Black voters – will choose who they want in the White House first. This dinner will be a night of celebration for the historic role the Palmetto State now plays in our party’s nominating process.”

This Democratic primary will be historic. The South Carolina Democratic Party has held a dinner with candidates, national figures, local elected officials, and community members during every primary season. In addition to President Biden, this year’s dinner will feature DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, Congressman Jim Clyburn, and other community leaders. Presidential candidates Marianne Williamson and Congressman Dean Phillips have been invited.

Biden-Harris 2024 Campaign Announces Key South Carolina Staff Hires

Biden-Harris 2024 Campaign Announces Key South Carolina Staff Hires

Today, the Biden-Harris 2024 campaign announced the hiring of the following key staffers to serve as the South Carolina state leadership team for the historic first in the nation presidential primary:
• Scott Harriford, South Carolina State Director
• Clay Middleton, South Carolina Senior Advisor
• Jalisa Washington Price, South Carolina Senior Advisor
• Brady Quirk-Garvan, South Carolina Advisor
Biden-Harris 2024 Campaign National Co-Chair Congressman James Clyburn issued the following statement:
“South Carolina Democrats have been the best preparers of our party’s nominees for decades and we are thrilled to have been given the opportunity to continue playing this historic role in nominating Joe Biden for reelection next year. Every candidate who has won the South Carolina primary in recent years has gone on to be our nominee and get the majority of the popular vote in the general election, and no one knows that better than President Biden. This seasoned, skillful South Carolina team will lead the Biden-Harris coalition to victory in South Carolina and the nation in 2024.”
At President Biden’s recommendation, the Democratic National Committee voted earlier this year to put South Carolina first on the Democrats’ 2024 calendar, followed by New Hampshire, Nevada, and Michigan. The Biden-Harris 2024 campaign’s leadership in the state will be focused on reaching out to voters and organizing in key communities ahead of South Carolina’s historic Democratic presidential primary on Feb. 3, 2024.

South Carolina State Leadership:

Scott Harriford, South Carolina State Director
Scott Harriford is a Principal at Hilltop Public Solutions. Most recently Scott was a political appointee at the Small Business Administration and served as the White House liaison. Scott worked on the 2020 Biden campaign as the South Carolina Political Director, and after the primary election he became the Southeastern. Political Director for the Biden-Harris campaign. In his role he helped the campaign develop and implement a regional political strategy. He was also responsible for community outreach, strategic planning, and political organization. Before joining the Biden campaign, Scott worked in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District as a Senior Field Director for Congressman Joe Cunningham. Previously, he worked on Representative James Smith and Mandy Powers Norrell’s campaign for Governor-Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina as the Deputy Political Director. Scott graduated from the University of South Carolina where he had the opportunity to start a small business that focused on hydroponic farm development and consulting.

Clay Middleton, South Carolina Senior Advisor
Clay comes to the campaign after previously serving as Senior Advisor to Chairman of the Democratic National Committee. During the 2020 cycle, Clay worked as House Legislative Advisor for the Biden-Harris Transition team. He was also Senior Advisor to Senator Cory Booker’s presidential campaign. A former Director of Business Services in the City of Charleston, Clay served as Regional Political Director and South Carolina State Director for the 2016 Hillary Clinton presidential campaign. A long-time staffer for Representative Jim Clyburn, Clay also worked on the 2008 Obama presidential campaign as South Carolina Political Director. Clay is a graduate of The Citadel and is a Lieutenant Colonel in the South Carolina Army National Guard serving as a Battalion Commander.

Jalisa Washington Price, South Carolina Senior Advisor
Before joining the campaign, Jalisa was the Political and Advocacy Vice President at iHeartMedia. She also worked on the 2020 Biden-Harris presidential campaign, serving as Senior Political Advisor to then-vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris. After the election, Jalisa was the Director of the Office of the Vice President-elect for the Presidential Inaugural Committee. Jalisa has also held senior leadership positions at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, advised on several congressional and statewide campaigns, and she worked on Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. A native of South Carolina, Jalisa graduated from the University of South Carolina. She was named to Fortune Magazine’s 40 under 40 list in Government and Politics.

Brady Quirk-Garvan, South Carolina Advisor
Brady Quirk-Garvan has been working in South Carolina politics for almost 20 years, where he has worked on and supported races across the state from city council to the Presidential level. Upon graduating from the College of Charleston, Brady went to work for President Obama's campaign in the swing state of Ohio in 2008 before returning back to South Carolina. He served as the Chairman of the Charleston County Democratic Party for five years during which time they flipped six seats from Republican to Democrat. Brady has served as a delegate representing South Carolina for the last three Democratic National Conventions and was named "Democrat of the Year" by the South Carolina Democratic Party in 2015.

Congressman Dean Phillips Officially Files for South Carolina Democratic Primary

Congressman Dean Phillips Officially Files for South Carolina Democratic Primary

Charleston, SC – [11/8/23] – Congressman Dean Phillips is proud to announce his official filing for the South Carolina Democratic Primary, a significant step in his 2024 campaign for the Democratic nomination. With this important development, the campaign is excited to begin connecting with South Carolina voters and sharing Dean Phillips' vision for a brighter future.

"We are pleased to confirm that we are officially filed in South Carolina, and we can't wait to meet with voters and introduce them to Dean soon!" announced his campaign.

South Carolina holds a crucial place in the Democratic primary calendar, and Congressman Dean Phillips is committed to engaging with voters across the state. His campaign is built on a platform of progress, unity, and a vision for a better America, and he looks forward to sharing his ideas and hearing from the people of South Carolina.

As the campaign progresses, Dean Phillips will be unveiling a series of events and initiatives to engage with South Carolina residents, understand their concerns, and discuss his plans for addressing the challenges our nation faces.

Ron DeSantis’ Faith and Family Coalition Grows to Over 100 Pastors, Faith Leaders, and Pro-Life Advocates

Ron DeSantis’ Faith and Family Coalition Grows to Over 100 Pastors, Faith Leaders, and Pro-Life Advocates

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Following a dominant performance on the debate stage in California, Ron DeSantis announced his Faith and Family Coalition has reached over 100 pastors, faith leaders, and pro-life advocates from across the country, including over 55 in Iowa. DeSantis launched his Faith and Family Coalition in Des Moines, Iowa earlier this month.

“It’s time to coalesce around a leader we know will fight to defend the sanctity of human life and won’t compromise away our values - and that leader is Ron DeSantis.” - Maggie DeWitte, Executive Director, Pulse Life Advocates (Iowa)

“Our family loves Ron and Casey and we cannot wait to vote for them in the South Carolina primary. We need a leader in the White House who has already demonstrated a commitment to family values and shows high integrity, not just another politician who talks about it come election time.” - Dr. Scott Whitaker, College Ministry Leader at Graceview Church (South Carolina)

“Ron DeSantis is the best candidate in the race who shares our pro-life and pro-family values. I am proud to join his Faith & Family Coalition because I know he doesn't just talk about these important values, he has delivered on them before, and he will deliver on them as our president.” - Pastor John Koopman (Iowa)

The coalition comprises leaders who support Ron DeSantis for President and his message to put “God above Government” and the steps he will take as president to defend religious freedom, allow people of faith to flourish, and advance a culture of life.

The new members of the coalition are listed below.

Iowa
1. Zia Bingaman, First Church of the Open Bible Des Moines (Polk)
2. Marlin Bontrager, Bontrager Family Singers (Washington)
3. Becky Bontrager, Bontrager Family Singers (Washington)
4. Charity Brown, Marion Avenue Baptist Church (Washington)
5. Martin A. Cannon, National Pro-Life Trial Lawyer (Pottawattamie)
6. Robert Cramer, Former Chair of The FAMiLY LEADER (Dallas)
7. Heidi Cranston, Iowa Baptists for Biblical Values (Des Moines)
8. Shannon Demastus, Fort Des Moines Church of Christ (Polk)
9. Maggie DeWitte, Executive Director of Pulse Life Advocates* (Dallas)
10. John Grzywacz, Volunteer for Pulse Life Advocates* (Story)
11. Kim Grzywacz, Treasurer of the Board for Pulse Life Advocates* (Story)
12. Mary Jo Harty, Board Member for Pulse Life Advocates* (Polk)
13. David Klang, Treasurer of Hanford Church (Cerro Gordo)
14. Pastor John Koopman (Palo Alto)
15. Whitney McIntosh, Board Member for Pulse Life Advocates* (Polk)
16. Alan Ostergren, Conservative Attorney (Polk)
17. Tom Quiner, President of the Board for Pulse Life Advocates* (Polk)
18. Jean Smith, Secretary of the Board for Pulse Life Advocates* (Polk) Pastor Leslie White, CrossFire Church (Fayette)

*Title for identification purposes only

South Carolina
1. John Baker, Media Technician at Refrew Baptist Church (Greenville)
2. Jonah Bennett, Choir Member at Colonial Hills Baptist Church (Spartanburg)
3. Pastor Peter Bough, Dayspring Baptist Church (Spartanburg)
4. Ron Conley, Deacon at First Baptist Fort Mill (York)
5. Dr. Chris Hanley, Youth Pastor at Wassamassa Baptist Church (Berkeley)
6. Joseph Mayes, Choir Member at Colonial Hills Baptist Church (Spartanburg)
7. Peter Scolari, Masters Club Game Leader at Colonial Hills Baptist Church (Spartanburg)
8. Andrew Thompson, Children's Leader at Calvary Chapel (Charleston)
9. Hayden Wilson, Planning Committee Member with Christian Learning Center (Greenville)
10. Dr. Scott Whitaker, College Ministry Leader at Graceview Church (Anderson)
11. Seamus Yarbrough, Worship Team Member at Seacoast Church (Charleston)

Ron DeSantis Files Candidacy for South Carolina Republican Presidential Primary Election

Ron DeSantis Files Candidacy for South Carolina Republican Presidential Primary Election
DeSantis becomes first 2024 Republican candidate to file in any state

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis filed his paperwork to officially enter the Republican presidential primary in South Carolina, making him the first GOP candidate to file in any state. Governor DeSantis was joined by South Carolina leaders State Senator Josh Kimbrell, State Representative Chris Murphy, and South Carolina GOP Chair Drew McKissick.

“I have heard it on the ground in every one of my visits to South Carolina since entering this race — Joe Biden is failing the people of this state,” Governor DeSantis said. “I’m excited to be the first Republican candidate to file candidacy paperwork in South Carolina as we continue our mission to reverse American decline by rejecting Bidenomics, stopping the invasion at the border, combatting communist China, and ensuring a better future for our children. Help is on the way.”

Today’s filing ensures that Governor DeSantis will appear on the ballot in the South Carolina Republican primary, which has been set for February 24, 2024 following the state GOP executive committee’s unamious approval last month.

Nikki Haley Goes to Greenville, South Carolina on Thursday, July 20, 2023

Haley Goes to Greenville

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Haley campaign announces presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s next South Carolina event in Greenville, S.C. on July 20, 2023.

WHO: Nikki Haley

WHAT: An Event with Nikki Haley

WHEN/WHERE:
An Event with Nikki Haley
Thursday, July 20, 6:30 p.m.

Zen Greenville
924 S Main St.
Greenville, SC 29601