Category Archives: 2020 Election

I owe my Trump-supporting friends an apology.

Credit to @AmericanEthical for this amazing collection of truths that many of us became numb to: I’ve been critical of the Trump presidency these last four years, and am still exhausted from the experience. But to be fair, President Trump … Continue reading

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GWCDP Executive Committee Statement on the Inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Vice President Kamala Harris

Greenwood, S.C.— Today, the Greenwood County Democratic Party leadership issued the following statement commemorating the historic inauguration of Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Kamala D. Harris: “Last week’s inauguration reaffirmed the strength of democracy in our great Nation and fulfilled … Continue reading

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Thoughts on a “non-partisan” race

I am equal parts thrilled and relieved that Matthew Miller won his reelection bid on Nov 17 for Greenwood City Council Ward 5. Of the three council positions that were up for election this year, Ward 5 was the only one that … Continue reading

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Newsletter for Nov 15, 2020

In this Newsletter: Message from the Chair Candidate Updates GWCDP News Our Community News & Noteworthy Upcoming Events Message from the Chair I’ll share something personal with you: In my past, I was once involved in a very unhealthy marriage (not … Continue reading

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Final words from our 2020 Candidates

Dear friends, I am so proud of our campaign! While we didn’t win the most votes in our race, we won in our efforts to educate, to inspire people to reach out, to become involved, and to communicate with one … Continue reading

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A Win for America!

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Newsletter for Nov 4, 2020

Message from the Chair Good morning. If you are like me, you are tired, discouraged, and extremely worried. Those feelings are perfectly understandable. Across South Carolina, voters appeared to have retreated towards extreme conservatism. Locally, we lost a truly good … Continue reading

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Follow the Money!

by George Swindell, Treasurer for the GWCDP Super PAC money has now trickled down to the SC Senate Race between Senator Nicholson and Billy Garrett. The American Freedom and Opportunity PAC are funding the very negative direct mail material that … Continue reading

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Voting Machine Instructions 2020

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Newsletter for Oct 20, 2020

In this Newsletter: Message from the Chair Candidate Updates GWCDP News Voting Rights News & Noteworthy Upcoming Events Message from the Chair This is a very full newsletter this time around. Please take your time and read carefully as there’s … Continue reading

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