News Releases

Columbia, SC – South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Trav Robertson released the following statement on the Republican primary runoff in the 5th Congressional District special election, which was won by Ralph Norman:

“I congratulate Ralph Norman on becoming the Republican nominee.  Now all 5th District voters look forward to hearing whether he supports the efforts of Washington Republicans to take health care away from 24 million Americans, cut taxes for millionaires while saddling our children with debt, and make excuses for a president who recklessly undermines the rule of law and endangers our national security.”

Columbia, SC – South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Trav Robertson released the following statement on the General Assembly’s override of Governor Henry McMaster’s veto of legislation that will raise the state gas tax to pay for road repairs:

“The passage of this bill over the governor’s veto will make our roads smoother and safer while providing tax relief to the working families and students who need it most.  Enhancing South Carolina’s transportation infrastructure will foster business growth throughout the state, creating good-paying jobs for our people.

“Today’s victory was only possible because of the determination of Democrats to get the job done.  If our state wants to implement more solutions, we need to elect more Democrats.”

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Columbia, SC – South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Trav Robertson released the following statement on the General Assembly’s passage of a bill to raise the state gas tax to pay for road repairs:

“I applaud Democrats in the General Assembly for staying together and fighting for long overdue improvements to our roads and bridges.  With Republicans divided, Democrats remained focused on solving the problem and were willing to compromise to get the job done.  In addition, thanks to Democrats’ dogged efforts, the middle class and college students will receive tax credits, a much-needed expansion of economic and educational opportunity.

“This bus is heading down the road.  Governor McMaster now has to decide if he wants to be on it.  If this governor decides he wants to be irrelevant in solving our state’s most pressing problems, South Carolina voters will replace him with a new governor who can play a constructive role.”

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Columbia, SC – South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Trav Robertson released the following statement on passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of the American Health Care Act, also known as Trumpcare:

 

“Mark Sanford, Joe Wilson, Jeff Duncan, Trey Gowdy, and Tom Rice should be ashamed of themselves.  If this bill is enacted into law, more than 20 million Americans will lose health insurance, and thousands will die prematurely.  Trumpcare would return to the days when having a pre-existing condition means you can’t get coverage.  The Republican Party’s cruel and immoral disregard for people’s lives is stunning, and South Carolinians will not stand for it.

 

“Now the eyes of our state are on Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott.  Will they follow House Republicans down this disgraceful path? And the eyes of voters in the 5th District are on Republican candidates Ralph Norman and Tommy Pope.  Will they continue to lack the courage to do the right thing?”