The Presidential candidate and former Vice President will be in Greenwood THIS THURSDAY, NOV. 21 at Lander University Legion Hall (806 Calhoun Ave, Greenwood, 29649). Doors open at 6 pm and the event will begin at 6:30 pm.
To register for the event (and you must register to attend), click on the link.
Federal law states that a public official is guilty of bribery if he or she ‘directly or indirectly, corruptly demands, seeks, receives, accepts, or agrees to receive or accept anything of value personally or for any other person or entity, in return for . . . being influenced in the performance of any official act.'”
To read the rest of this op ed, follow this link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/call-trumps-crime-what-it-is-bribery/2019/11/07/58903c60-01a1-11ea-8501-2a7123a38c58_story.html
Hello, Greenwood Democrats:
I cannot contain my enthusiasm after Tuesday’s elections across the country! Kentucky is especially rewarding in that it is Moscow Mitch’s territory. Despite this, Kentucky elected Democrat Andy Beshear over Republican incumbent Matt Bevin. However, in true Republican form the governor refused to concede, just like in North Carolina. It would seem the GOP cannot believe they lost after Trump campaigned for them. Well wake up! People are paying attention, and at this point what is playing out on an international stage is making Americans very nervous (for example, when a foreign country’s leaders are allowed to operate freely inside the borders of America).
Let’s hear it for Virginia! This is a state that has been on my radar since the election of its first black Governor, Douglas Wilder, who served from 1990 – 1994. Virginia FLIPPED both the Senate and the House of Delegates. I was suspicious sometime back when the now sitting Governor Ralph Northam just seemed to out of nowhere have an old picture of him in black face surface, his Lt. Governor just happened to have some female accusers come forth with allegations of misconduct, and even the third guy had some allegations, as well. The Republican Party cannot win by following this President, and they are not above using any means necessary, and I do mean any.
Democrats, it is only 362 days before the November 3rd, 2020, Presidential election. There will also be city, county, state and Federal elections. The elections last Tuesday, November 5th, 2019, are a GREAT indicator of how the country is thinking and feeling. We cannot be complacent. I also do not think you are satisfied with the direction our country or our state are traveling in. We have some serious issues right here in South Carolina. We need Affordable Health Care in this state, and we need it yesterday. We need safe buses for our children to travel on, not used ones from other states. We need safe, paved roads to travel, higher wages for educators, a well-funded retirement system that is not threatening to run out of money, livable wages, and I could go on for about five more paragraphs, but I don’t want you to stop reading. The question I am asking is of those of you who tell me when we meet that you get our information online. What are you waiting on to get involved? We are all busy, but this is about our well-being here in South Carolina. If we don’t get up and get out there like these states that have shown us how it’s done, we will have to spend another four years waiting on someone else to do what we could have done for ourselves.
We must FLIP the SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOUSE !!! YES WE CAN !!! JUST LIKE VIRGINIA. Republicans have been running things down there for over THIRTY YEARS (30+), and what do they have to show us, the people they work for? Nothing but power grabs and an opportunity to move into a greater position of a judgeship or college board, or even Ambassadorship. What about the people who sent you there no matter the level of government or the Party? WE THE PEOPLE deserve and demand accountability, and we are watching with PINK SLIPS IN HAND. COME JOIN US! WE NEED EACH OTHER.
I spoke with Presidential Candidate Senator Kamala Harris’ South Carolina Political Director Elias Valentin II this morning. If anyone would like to attend the event on Monday, November 11th, Veteran’s Day, please follow this link to register https://www.mobilize.us/kamalaforsc/event/151752/. Everyone is welcome to attend, but a special welcome is being extended to veterans. Doors open at 12:15. Senator Harris is scheduled to speak at 12:45. Please come a little early, as a security check may be necessary.
Charles Lewis
Chair, GWCDP
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE SENATOR KAMALA HARRIS TO COMMEMORATE VETERAN’S DAY IN GREENWOOD!
Senator Harris will hold a conversation with veterans in Greenwood where Harris will discuss her record of fighting for justice for all Americans and her plans as President to fight for economic justice, health care justice, and justice for veterans, among others.
The event is open to all, but a special welcome is being extended to veterans.
Doors open at 12:15, and the estimated speaking time for Senator Harris is 12:45.
To Register for the event, go to:
https://www.mobilize.us/kamalaforsc/event/151752/
Meet and Greet
Meet and Greet
Almost time for dinner!
GWCDP Chair Charles Lewis kicks off the dinner.
Ivory Baylor sang a beautiful a capella rendition of God Bless America.
Recognizing our veterans
Former GWCDP chair Elaine Gentry about to announce this year’s Yellow Dog recipient.
Audrey Witherspoon was caught completely off guard when her name was announced for the Yellow Dog Award.
Me?
Presenting the plaque.
Words of wisdom for the younger generation.
Mary Geren spoke passionately about Senator Cory Booker.
Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s representative makes his case.
Lee Ballenger, the rep for Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, speaks about ending the war in Iraq and coming together to elect a Democrat in the end.
Elias Valentin II made Senator Kamala Harris’ case.
Kwadjo Campbell started the cry to support Senator Bernie Sanders.
Micah Jenkins continued the Sanders rallying call.
Dylan Fender spoke passionately about the environment in his call to gather support for Tom Steyer.
Luke Quillen talked about the woman who has a plan for that, Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Representative Anne Parks introduced her colleague and friend and our guest speaker for the evening.
Representative Chandra Dillard from Greenville gave an inspirational speech.
She spoke on the theme of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On,” encouraging everyone to stop the hating.
SCDP Chair Trav Robertson gave an empassioned call for support to help re-elect Senator Floyd Nicholson and promised the State Party was behind him 100%.
We had an amazing meeting the first Saturday of the month! There were representatives from the campaigns of Senator Harris, former Representative O’Rourke, and Senator Warren. After they finished speaking, we tackled some serious issues in our community. We had some great discussions. Now it’s time for great actions!
Photos courtesy of Anne Gunby, George Swindell and Linda Neely
Hello GWC Democrats,
I want to thank each of you who attended the South Carolina 2019 State Convention. All of you newcomers, our young people, as well as our faithful represented and then some! I hope you had an unforgettable experience. I have had one of our young folk ask to attend the National, and I cannot tell you how pleased I am to try to honor that request. We have much work to do, and I know Greenwood Democrats are up to the task.
The T-shirts sold like they were gold during the lunch break. I did not get lunch for selling shirts. Had I not had to go back into the convention, I would have sold out. We only have one bin full now, and Abbeville, Laurens and Saluda will be sending me their requests. We will be making great use of these shirts for canvassing and marching. My desire is no matter where you canvas in the state we will all be identified. This will also help with safety when knocking on doors. Call me to get yours before they are all gone.
My wife and I will be vacationing in Aruba for a short period of time. I will see you all on July 6th at our monthly meeting.
Blessings,
Charles Lewis
Chair GWCDP
Hello Greenwood Democrats,
I was pleased to learn from First Vice Denise Waldrep that you had a very successful meeting earlier this month. I was not sleeping in. I had another engagement that I had not attended in years because our meeting times are the same.
I wanted to update you on some very important upcoming events. I am still working for this party about as hard as anyone can expect, and I do encourage you to hold on. Do not give way to negativity. Keep your eyes on the prize: November 2020. In order to make that a reality for Democrats, we must put in the work. I have taken the opportunity to make a presentation to County Council and attend Chamber meetings. For those who may not know, the Greenwood Democratic Party is now a member of the Chamber. As I told the Executive Committee, in order to keep up with what is going on in this town we must subscribe to the organization that makes it happen. In the past, we would always find out about events afterwards, when we saw them in the paper. This has changed with our membership. I was present when Sen. Nicholson received his honor of being inducted into the Chamber Hall of Fame. I was there when the firm looking for a Superintendent gave their presentation to the school board. I learned about these events from the Chamber site.
Most of you know Garrett McDaniel, South Carolina Congressional Democratic candidate for House Seat 14. We met him at our February meeting. I called a meeting with the Laurens County Chair along with some of our Executive Committee members and Garrett at Break on the Lake to find out how we could help him in his primary. Last Monday I met with the Laurens Democratic Party Chair along with Garrett McDaniel. Now that the Primary is over and the special election is just around the corner, I have asked Dr. Bob and his Committee (Search and Support) to meet with Garrett to work on issues that he mentioned needing help with and also look into finding a candidate for the recently vacated City Council seat. Please let Dr. Bob know of anyone you think would fit the bill.
I want to remind you that one of our largest fund raisers of the year, Fish and Dogs, is coming up the first weekend in May. Mr. Danny McCormack is the Committee Chair. Please call Danny if you would like to do some work. That is exactly what he and those on his committee have signed up for. If you would like to contribute to moving this party forward, this is one example of how you could do it. Please contact Danny or anyone on his committee for details. Remember, we cannot do any of this without all of us working together. Mr. Claude Wright will be assisting with his famous fish seasoning, which will keep you coming back again and again. Now we just need you to all get out and sell some tickets!
As you may know, the Carnell / Drummond Dinner, our fall event, is also just around the corner. We need a chair for the planning committee. Please be reminded that all funds collected from these events and during monthly meetings are set aside primarily to open a headquarters during the general election. The cost of the headquarters for the 2016 election, located in a storefront, was $700 a month. That does not include the cost of insurance, lights, telephone line, and cable to watch the results. Other spending information during the year can be obtained by contacting our treasurer, George Swindell.
I am truly excited about the upcoming Fish and Dogs and the chance to spend a beautiful summer day with you all.
Charles Lewis
GWCDP/Chair
2020 SC BLUE
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The bill mirrors a version passed by key House and Senate committees last year. However, the legislative session expired before it could be debated on the floor of the S.C. Senate or S.C. House.”
https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article224232135.html
https://www.mpp.org/states/south-carolina/summary-south-carolina-compassionate-care-act/
We received word yesterday morning that Lander would be unable to host us at our regular time this Saturday, so we have relocated the meeting to Montague’s from 9-11 AM. Montague’s is located at 115 Hampton Ave, Ste N, 29646. The cost of the breakfast will be $10. Please try to bring exact change if at all possible. Please help spread the word!
