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McMaster-Evette Campaign Releases New Ad, “Limitless”

November 4, 2022

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The McMaster-Evette campaign unveiled a new ad today entitled, “Limitless.” 

The ad features Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette discussing the future of South Carolina and the positive impact Governor McMaster’s COVID-19 response had on South Carolina’s students, families and businesses. 

Watch the ad here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lA1oZitpU0

The script is as follows: 

 Lt. Governor Pamela S. Evette: “You know South Carolina is a proud business state and I think what it showed through COVID is that we walked the walk we talked. 

We allowed businesses to do what they do best, protect their employees. 

The governor put together the accelerateSC committee to give people confidence about coming out again. I was never so proud to sit with a governor that brought business to the table. 

So, as a business owner, as Lieutenant Governor, as a mom, I do not want Washington, D.C. reaching inside my business, reaching inside my classrooms, and reaching inside my home. 

If Washington would keep their hands out of our families, and our businesses, I think we can continue to grow like we did years ago. 

If we can harness all the energy and excitement that we have here in South Carolina, we’ll continue to grow.

What I want to see happen is really boundaries that are limitless for our children.”

Mayors from Across South Carolina Endorse McMaster for Re-Election

November 3, 2022

COLUMBIA, S.C. — As the 19-stop, statewide McMaster-Evette bus tour makes its way around South Carolina, mayors across the state today announced endorsements for Governor McMaster. The mayors, all of whom work closely with the governor, praised his leadership and thanked him for being a strong partner. 

“I am humbled by the support our campaign has received statewide and the confidence South Carolina’s mayors have placed in me as their governor,” said Governor Henry McMaster. “I look forward to continuing to work closely with our mayors to ensure we are doing all we can to optimize the quality of life for our people in cities and towns all across our great state.” 

From the pandemic to hurricanes and floods, Governor McMaster has worked hand in hand with our state’s mayors. As a critical partner, the governor stays in constant contact with mayors and ensures they – along with local leaders, from educators to members of the business community – have the resources needed to prosper and tackle any challenge that may arise. 

“I work hard everyday for the people of Columbia, just as I see Governor McMaster working hard for the people of our great state. His investments in education, infrastructure and law enforcement are a winning formula, for a winning team, and I can’t wait to keep working with the governor to rack up even more wins for our city and state,” said Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann. 

During Hurricane Ian, Governor McMaster devoted the full force of his administration to assist coastal mayors and local leaders in the path of the storm, including Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune. 

“Under the leadership of Henry McMaster, South Carolina is thriving. Why? Thanks in no small part to the businesses, that already call our state home, and the companies, he is recruiting, our cities are growing, and we take great pride in having a governor who works with our local teams to keep this momentum going. I am proud to endorse the governor for re-election and continue this great work,” said Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune. 

Mayors endorsing Governor McMaster include: 

Knox White, Greenville
Brenda Bethune, Myrtle Beach
Rick Osbon, Aiken
Daniel Rickenmann, Columbia 
Mike Fuesser, York
Carol Jayroe, Georgetown
Steve MacDougall, Lexington
Rocky Burgess, Williamston
Chris Gray, Tega Cay
Elenor Dorn,  Belton
Susan Holley, Bethune
Foster Senn, Newberry
Keith Summey, North Charleston
Brian Henry, Pawleys Island
John Gettys, Rock Hill
Marilyn Hatley, North Myrtle Beach
Derek Underwood, Prosperity

Gov. McMaster Endorsed by Medal of Honor Recipient, Veterans Coalition

November 2, 2022

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The McMaster-Evette campaign today was endorsed by a coalition of military veterans led by Medal of Honor Recipient Major General James E. Livingston and former Adjutant General and Major General Robert E. Livingston, Jr. 

Governor McMaster has been a fierce supporter of our veterans. The governor established the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to ensure our veterans have the best care possible. The governor also eliminated taxes on military retirement pay and was the first governor in the country to guarantee U.S. Army members up to five interviews at state agencies. 

“We could not be more grateful for the service, and sacrifice, of our veterans and their families – and we never miss an opportunity to thank them – but words are not enough,” said Governor McMaster. “That is why we took action. While we cannot ever repay the debt of gratitude we owe our veterans, we can show them how much we treasure them. From establishing the Department of Veterans Affairs to eliminating military retirement income tax, our administration has and will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that South Carolina is the best place in the country for our veterans to live, work, and raise their families. There is no more patriotic state, and no better place for veterans to call home, than South Carolina.”

Major General James E. Livingston received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War on May 2, 1968. According to the official citation, “Although wounded, he refused medical treatment and courageously led his men in the destruction of over 100 mutually supporting bunkers, driving the remaining enemy from their positions, and relieving the pressure on the stranded Marine company.”

“Governor McMaster has put our service members and veterans first time and time again,” said Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston. “His dedication and commitment to our military are second to none, and under his leadership, the quality of life for our veterans will only continue to improve.” 

Other members of the coalition include: 

Major General Bob Livingston
Al Guest
Ben Kinlaw
Bob Barnwell
Bob McCurry
Butch Kirven
Clinton Bittick
Dale Ellenburg
Dan Glick
David Neff
Debbie Gibson
Don Bowne
Don Jenkins
Don Odom
Dustin Savitsky

Major General James Livingston
Jack Narvel
Jason Freer
Jean Hoag
Jeff Pino
Jennifer Ross
Jim Gromley
Jim Philips
John Jeffries
Justin White
Kevin Thomas
Krishonda Torres
Larry Simmons
Matthew Muth
Michael Burch
Mitch TwiningPhillip PalmerRobert Elrod
Ron Plunkett
Sam Beck
Tim Glover
Woodrow Norris

McMaster-Evette Bus Tour to Visit Okatie, Beaufort, Charleston

November 1, 2022

Major Announcement Planned for Charleston Stop

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The McMaster-Evette bus tour will visit Okatie, Beaufort, and Charleston on Wednesday, November 2. During the Charleston stop, the campaign will make a major announcement. 

Okatie:

WHO:  Gov. McMaster, Lt. Gov. Evette, Congresswoman Nancy Mace, Beaufort Sheriff PJ Tanner, other elected officials

WHAT: McMaster-Evette Rally

WHEN: Wednesday, November 2 at 11:30 AM

WHERE: The Okatie Ale House, 25 William Pope Drive, Bluffton, S.C.

Beaufort:

WHO:  Gov. McMaster, Lt. Gov. Evette, Rep. Shannon Erickson, Beaufort County Sheriff PJ Tanner, other elected officials

WHAT: McMaster-Evette Rally

WHEN: Wednesday, November 2 at 2:00 PM

WHERE: Freedom Park, 1011 Bay Street, Beaufort, S.C. 

Charleston:

WHO:  Gov. McMaster, Lt. Gov. Evette, Congresswoman Nancy Mace, Sen. Chip Campsen, Maj. Gen. James Livingston, other elected officials

WHAT: McMaster-Evette Rally

WHEN: Wednesday, November 2 at 5:30 PM

WHERE: The Citadel, Buyer Auditorium in Mark Clark Hall, Avenue of Remembrance, Charleston, S.C. 

McMaster-Evette Campaign Releases New TV Ad “Better Way”

November 1, 2022

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The McMaster-Evette campaign today released a new 30-second television ad entitled, “Better Way.” 

“When the pandemic hit, Governor McMaster chose the right path for South Carolina,” said McMaster-Evette Spokesman Brandon Charochak. “Fighting to keep businesses, churches and schools open made a difference for families, and set us on a course to thrive. The governor laid the groundwork to build on the administration’s record-setting economic momentum, and our best days are ahead.”

Watch the ad here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEGhriBb6oE

The script is as follows: 

Governor McMaster: When the pandemic hit, experts in Washington told us to close our schools, businesses – even churches. 

They wanted us to shut down for two full years, but in South Carolina, we chose a better way.

People worked all their lives to build a business, to build a future, and our children only get to grow up once. 

Working together, we stayed open, we survived the storm, and thrived. In South Carolina, the best is yet to come.
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McMaster-Evette to Hold Official Bus Tour Kick-Off Event in Rock Hill

October 31, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC — The McMaster-Evette bus tour will hold its official kick off-event in Rock Hill at 9:00 AM, followed by stops in Lancaster and Camden tomorrow, Tuesday, November 1. 

For a full list of bus tour stops, click here.

Rock Hill:

WHO: Gov. McMaster, Lt. Gov. Evette, Rep. Gary Simrill, 16th Circuit Solicitor Kevin Bracket, SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick, other elected officials

WHAT: McMaster-Evette Bus Tour Official Kick-off Event

WHEN: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 1 at 9:00 AM 

WHERE: Ebenezer Grill, 1525 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, S.C. 

Lancaster:

WHO: Gov. McMaster, Lt. Gov. Evette, Lancaster County Sheriff Barry Faile, Sen. Michael Johnson, Rep. Brandon Newton, 6th Circuit Solicitor Randy Newman, SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick, other elected officials 

WHAT: McMaster-Evette Rally

WHEN: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 1 at 12:00 PM

WHERE: The Lodge at Sun City, 1353 Del Webb Boulevard, Fort Mill, S.C. 

Camden: 

WHO: Gov. McMaster, Lt. Gov. Evette, Kershaw County Sheriff Lee Boan, Fairfield County Sheriff Will Montgomery, Tom Mullikin, SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick, other elected officials 

WHAT: McMaster-Evette Rally

WHEN: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 1 at 5:30 PM

WHERE: Mullikin Law Firm, 1308 Broad Street, Camden, S.C. 

Note: Media availability will be held following each event. 

McMaster-Evette Bus Tour to Make First Stop in Chapin

October 28, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC — The McMaster-Evette bus tour will make its first stop in Chapin at the Tipsy Toad Tavern, on Sunday, October 30 at 2:00 p.m.

For a full list of bus tour stops click here.

WHO: Gov. McMaster, Lt. Gov. Evette, Chapin Mayor Al Koon, Chapin Police Chief Thomas Griffin, Rep. Nathan Ballentine, Rep. Chip Huggins

WHAT: McMaster-Evette Rally

WHEN: Sunday, October 30 at 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Tipsy Toad Tavern, 103 Beaufort Street, Chapin, S.C.

Governor McMaster: The Clear Winner in Tonight’s Debate

October 26, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC — Governor McMaster was the clear winner in tonight’s gubernatorial debate, and people are taking notice. 

Governor McMaster touted his accomplishments during his time as governor, including historic income tax cuts, pay raises for police and teachers, and standing up to Washington. 

Meanwhile, Joe Cunningham made it clear he is just another Biden-Pelosi Democrat that will do and say anything to get elected. 

South Carolina’s top policymakers agree that Governor McMaster has put South Carolina first and will continue to do so: 

“Governor McMaster is not only the clear victor in tonight’s debate – but also the proven choice to best lead our state and it’s people. Thanks to Governor McMaster’s leadership, South Carolina is seeing unprecedented economic success and generating historic investments, all while remaining a staunch advocate for the values our citizens treasure most. South Carolina’s best days are ahead of her – with Henry McMaster leading the way,” said S.C. Speaker of the House Murrell Smith

“Hardworking families have a champion in Governor Henry McMaster, and he reminded us why in tonight’s debate, which he won. Governor McMaster is recruiting jobs, cutting taxes, and investing in education – and the best is yet to come. South Carolina cannot afford to sacrifice the progress we have made under Governor McMaster, who will stand up to Washington and fight for us, and that is exactly what would happen if Joe Cunningham were elected governor,” said S.C. House Majority Leader David Hiott

“There is no doubt who won the debate tonight, and that is our Governor Henry McMaster. Washington is out of control because of the reckless, spending policies that Biden Democrats push down on the states and Cunningham agrees with these ideas. As our governor says, we do things different and better in South Carolina, and, under the leadership of Henry McMaster, we will continue to,” said S.C. Senator Katrina Shealy

McMaster-Evette Campaign Announces 19-Stop Statewide Bus Tour

October 26, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC — The McMaster-Evette campaign today announced a statewide bus tour that will start in Chapin on Sunday, October 30, and conclude with stops in Seneca, Greenville, and Lexington the day before the election. 

Governor McMaster will be joined by grassroots supporters, candidates for office, and others in cities and towns across South Carolina. The bus tour will highlight the governor’s accomplishments including, the largest income tax cut in state history, law enforcement and teacher pay raises, transformative investments in the state’s infrastructure, and much more. 

The McMaster-Evette bus tour schedule is as follows:

Sunday, October 30

2:00 PM: Chapin
McMaster-Evette Rally
Tipsy Toad Tavern
103 Beaufort Street, Chapin, S.C. 

Tuesday, November 1

9:00 AM: Rock Hill
McMaster-Evette Bus Tour Official Kick-off Event
Ebenezer Grill
1525 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, S.C. 

12:00 PM: Lancaster
McMaster-Evette Rally
The Lodge at Sun City 
1353 Del Webb Boulevard, Fort Mill, S.C. 

5:30 PM: Camden 
McMaster-Evette Rally
Mullikin Law Firm
1308 Broad Street, Camden, S.C. 

Wednesday, November 2

11:30 AM: Okatie
McMaster-Evette Rally
The Okatie Ale House
25 William Pope Drive, Bluffton, S.C. 

2:00 PM: Beaufort
McMaster-Evette Rally
Freedom Park
1011 Bay Street, Beaufort, S.C. 

5:30 PM: Charleston 
McMaster-Evette Rally 
The Citadel
Buyer Auditorium in Mark Clark Hall
Avenue of Remembrance, Charleston, S.C. 

Thursday, November 3

9:00 AM: Florence 
Coffee with McMaster-Evette
Venus Restaurant and Catering
471 West Palmetto Street, Florence S.C. 

1:00 PM: Murrells Inlet
McMaster-Evette Rally
Inlet Affairs Catering
4024 US-17 Bus, Murrells Inlet, S.C. 

6:00 PM: Conway
Coastal Carolina football game
Brooks Stadium
965 One Landon Loop, Conway, S.C. 

Friday, November 4

9:00 AM: Newberry
Coffee with McMaster-Evette
Bill & Fran’s Restaurant
1174 SC-34, Newberry, S.C. 

12:00 PM: Greenwood 
McMaster-Evette Rally
Fat Daddy’s BBQ
115 Hampton Avenue, Greenwood, S.C. 

6:00 PM: Aiken
McMaster-Evette Rally in the Alley
Downtown Aiken
The Alley, Aiken, S.C. 

Saturday, November 5

9:00 AM: Berkeley
Berkeley GOP Breakfast
American Legion Post
116 Howe Hall Road, Goose Creek, S.C. 

1:00 PM: Summerville
McMaster-Evette Rally
Dorchester GOP Office
104 N. Magnolia Street, Summerville, S.C. 

Sunday, November 6

12:30 PM: Spartanburg 
McMaster-Evette Ice Cream Social
The Beacon
255 John B White Sr. Boulevard, Spartanburg, S.C. 

Monday, November 7

8:30 AM: Seneca
McMaster-Evette Breakfast
Seneca Family Restaurant
515 By Pass 123, Seneca, S.C. 

12:00 PM: Greenville
McMaster-Evette Rally
Stax Original Restaurant
1704 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, S.C. 

6:00 PM: Lexington
McMaster-Evette Rally
O’Hara’s Public House
131 E. Main Street, Lexington, S.C.

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ICYMI: SC Ethics Commission Has Not Verified Cunningham Numbers

October 25, 2022

WCIV: McMaster-Evette raises roughly $1 million more than Joe Cunningham in final quarter
October 25, 2022
Jasmine Pack 

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — McMaster-Evette’s campaign and Joe Cunningham’s campaign released their financial reports in the final quarter before the general election.

According to the McMaster-Evette press release, a record-setting fundraising total of more than $2.1 million was raised, with 90 percent of donors from South Carolina.

The McMaster-Evette campaign has raised more than $7.6 million and more than $2 million in cash on hand.

“Governor McMaster has delivered for the people of South Carolina,” said McMaster-Evette campaign spokesman Brandon Charochak.

“Thanks to the governor’s hard work, the people of the state are responding – thanking him for his work, whether it is keeping businesses open during COVID or fighting for pay raises for teachers and law enforcement – and making sure he has the resources needed to tell the story of what this work has meant.”

Joe Cunningham’s campaign stated it raised $1.2 million in the last quarter, roughly one million short of McMaster-Evette.

However, Cunningham’s fundraising numbers are not verified according to the South Carolina State of Ethics Commission’s requirements.

The South Carolina State Ethics Commission requires a pre-election report to be filed by candidates no later than 15 days.

“This is becoming a pattern of behavior for Joe Cunningham. First, he refused to disclose who is actually paying him and what they pay him to do. Now, he is flouting state law, in failing to disclose his donors,” said McMaster-Evette campaign spokesman Brandon Charochak.


To read the entire story click here.

Tik-Tok, Tik-Tok: Where is Joe Cunningham’s Campaign Finance Report?

October 25, 2022

COLUMBIA, S.C. — After dragging his feet and refusing to disclose who actually pays him for consulting services, Joe Cunningham is again having money problems. This time, he is breaking the law by failing to file a report of campaign donations 15 days prior to the election.

“This is becoming a pattern of behavior for Joe Cunningham. First, he refused to disclose who is actually paying him and what they pay him to do. Now, he is flouting state law, in failing to disclose his donors,” said McMaster-Evette campaign spokesman Brandon Charochak. “If Joe Cunningham won’t come clean about personal or campaign finances, how can we trust him to manage the state budget?”

According to the State Ethics Commission, a pre-election report must be filed by all candidates no later than 15 days prior to each election. This report is required from all candidates whether there has been any financial campaign activity or not.  

Yesterday, the McMaster-Evette campaign released a record-setting fundraising total of more than $2 million for the quarter and a total of more than $7.6 million for the cycle.

So, Joe, what’s the over/under you get this out before 5 p.m. today?

Follow along at the S.C. Ethics Commission website here.

McMaster-Evette Campaign Releases Two New TV Ads

October 25, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC — The McMaster-Evette campaign unveiled two new 30-second television ads today entitled, “Sacred Duty” and “Common Sense.” 

SACRED DUTY:

Sacred Duty touts South Carolina’s unparalleled natural resources and treasures – from the Upstate to the Lowcountry, and the governor’s commitment to protecting those.

Watch the ad here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te-6dmjCsns



The ad script is as follows:

GOV. McMASTER: People across our country envy the natural beauty of South Carolina.

Protecting our environment, our coast, rivers, marshes, and mountains… that’s my sacred duty as your Governor.

Protecting the paradise that is South Carolina – keeping her economy strong – and the people safe… well, that’s my job.

Politics often divides us but clean air and water, that brings people together and we could all use a little of that right now.
COMMON SENSE: 

Governor McMaster has been a steady hand at the wheel, standing up to the Cunningham-Biden woke crowd from Washington, to protect our state, because that’s his job. 

Watch the ad here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euLVWr0QqIE


The ad script is as follows:

GOV. McMASTER: I’ll tell you Peggy, that woke crowd in Washington has lost all common sense.
 
They think getting rid of police will stop crime and that government spending will stop inflation.
 
FIRST LADY PEGGY McMASTER: And they’re letting men into women’s sports.
 
GOV. McMASTER: They sent stimulus checks to violent criminals in prison and now they’re adding 80,000 new IRS agents to squeeze money out of people.
 
FIRST LADY PEGGY McMASTER: Can’t even define the word “woman.” That’s crazy.
 
GOV. McMASTER: As long as I’m governor, crazy won’t happen here.

McMaster Re-election Campaign to Report Record Breaking Fundraising Effort

October 24, 2022

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Momentum continues to build in the final weeks of Governor Henry McMaster’s re-election campaign. Today, the campaign announced a record-setting fundraising total of more than $2,100,000, with the election just two weeks away. Ninety percent of the quarter’s 3,385 contributions are from South Carolina.

The fundraising total for the quarter is more than the McMaster-Evette campaign has raised in any single quarter, it has allowed the governor to remind voters of the achievements of the past six years, and it provides his team with the ability to reach voters in every part of the state in the closing days of the campaign.

“Governor McMaster has delivered for the people of South Carolina,” said McMaster-Evette campaign spokesman Brandon Charochak. “Thanks to the governor’s hard work, the people of the state are responding – thanking him for his work, whether it is keeping businesses open during COVID or fighting for pay raises for teachers and law enforcement – and making sure he has the resources needed to tell the story of what this work has meant.”

For the 2022 cycle, the McMaster-Evette campaign has raised more than $7,629,000 – and has more than $2,063,000 cash on hand.

Cunningham Vaccine Hypocrisy

October 17, 2022

“Joe is Talking Out of Both sides of His Mouth”

COLUMBIA, SC — Recently, Joe Cunningham was called out for being an outrageous hypocrite. Again.

According to the Post and Courier, “Mr. Cunningham also criticized the governor for fighting federal efforts to require vaccinations in some workplaces, before declaring to voters that ‘Whether it’s abortion bans or vaccine mandates, the government shouldn’t make medical decisions on our behalf.'”

That’s right. The same liberal Democratic candidate for governor, Joe Cunningham, who claims to oppose government mandates for vaccinations on his campaign website, has a brand new position on vaccines – and, apparently, government mandates.

When Governor Henry McMaster promised to stand up for South Carolina and vowed to fight back against the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandates, Cunningham called it ridiculous, even alleging the governor is killing people, in a Tweet.

But Cunningham proposed his own plan to vaccinate the people of South Carolina bringing to bear the tools of state government to get people vaccinated: it included delivering an “Oval Office-style address” regarding the importance of vaccines, a Vaccine Ambassador Program through DHEC, and developing a Vaccine Incentive Program with the S.C. Department of Commerce.

“Like a typical Washington politician, Joe Cunningham is talking out of both sides of his mouth,” said McMaster-Evette campaign spokesman Brandon Charochak. “Here is the truth: If Joe Cunningham had been governor during COVID, we would be in a much different and far worse place. Joe fought the governor on school openings, mask mandates, and vaccine mandates, all because the so-called experts from Washington told him to. Joe would have cost students even more instruction time and families jobs.”

McMaster-Evette Campaign Unveils Latest TV Ad “No Joe”

October 14, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC — The McMaster-Evette campaign unveiled a new 30-second television ad today entitled, “No Joe.”

The ad highlights the Cunningham-Biden-Pelosi record on crime that has made communities, businesses and families less safe.

“There is only one candidate in this race who has been endorsed by almost 70 percent of the state’s sheriffs, been a true partner with law enforcement, and put criminals behind bars as a prosecutor, and that is Henry McMaster,” said Brandon Charochak, McMaster-Evette spokesman. “Joe Cunningham and Joe Biden are too weak to stand up to Washington Democrats and too soft to protect our communities. We need a governor we can trust to keep us safe, and who law enforcement can rely on to have their backs, and thankfully we have one in Henry McMaster.”

Watch the ad here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9otbRowsSQ

The ad script is as follows:

Violence is sweeping the nation because Biden and the Liberals in Congress are soft on crime. They coddle criminals with deadly results.

Take Joe Cunningham for instance, when Senator Tim Scott tried to pass common-sense reforms supported by police, Joe Cunningham did nothing.

Instead, Joe Cunningham and Joe Biden supported Nancy Pelosi’s anti-police, soft on crime bill.

Cunningham voted almost 90% with Pelosi and endorsed Biden.

To make us safer, say no to Joe. Both of them.


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Joe Cunningham: Broken Campaign Finance Promises

October 11, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC —  Liberal Democrat Joe Cunningham said last week, in a news story about his opaque tax returns, “But I’ve never taken a dime from…special interests, I’m beholden to no one but the people of the state.”

This recycled idea is something Joe is known for promising – but not delivering on.

In 2018, he took to Facebook and wrote, “Lobbyists and corporations have had a stranglehold over American politics for far too long. That’s why I’m not taking their money. In Congress, I will be accountable to you and you alone.”

But Cunningham has received at least $81,422 from lobbyists. (Center For Responsive Politics, Accessed 6/26/21).

“The hallmark of a liberal Washington politician is hypocrisy, and Joe Cunningham is a hypocrite of the highest order,” said Mark Knoop, McMaster-Evette campaign manager. “He promised not to take money from lobbyists and special interests, but he did it anyway – and he never apologized to the grassroots activists he promised would propel his campaign. If we can’t trust Joe to keep campaign promises, how can we trust him at all?”

McMaster-Evette Campaign Unveils New TV Ad “Thank You”

October 7, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC — The McMaster-Evette campaign unveiled a new 30-second television ad today entitled, “Thank You.”

Watch the ad here: https://youtu.be/jpmXmH9LE1E

 
The ad script is as follows:

NARRATOR: You are about to see rare footage of Joe Cunningham telling the truth.

JOE CUNNINGHAM: Governor McMaster, I want to thank you for being a leader on this issue from the get go.

You know, you said “the hell with politics, I’m going to do what’s right for my state.”

And I think that’s something that should be truly commended because it takes a true leader and statesman to do that. 

I think I speak for all of South Carolina when I say, thank you, thank you so much
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Cut Taxes? Voters Don’t Know if Joe Cunningham Pays Taxes

October 3, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC —  Democrat candidate for governor Joe Cunningham’s campaign recently discussed tax policy with a reporter. Even as Governor Henry McMaster signed the largest tax cut in history, the article pointed out, Cunningham is “pledging to out-cut Republicans on taxes.”

There is one big problem: Cunningham is running around talking about cutting taxes without releasing tax returns and revealing precisely how he generates income and supports his family.

“Cut taxes? The voters don’t even know if Joe pays taxes,” said McMaster-Evette campaign manager Mark Knoop.

Last month, the governor released tax returns to members of the media. Release of these returns keeps up the tradition of the governor, and major party candidates for the state’s highest office, showing voters what they do for a living. The governor previously released tax returns dating all the way back to 2000 – an unprecedented level of transparency.

At the time, Cunningham promised to release his tax returns. But more than two weeks later, there is still no word from Cunningham on when voters will see who pays him and what they pay him for.

“Two weeks is more than enough time for Joe Cunningham to come clean. He should, once and for all, release his tax returns,” said Knoop. “The voters deserve to know what potential conflicts of interest he has, who pays him, and what he is paid to do. Anything less than quickly producing tax returns dating back, at least, to 2017, when he first started running for office, raises more questions than answers about a guy who appears to have spent more time campaigning than working over the last half-decade.”

Bipartisan Coalition of Law Enforcement Officials Endorses McMaster for Re-election

September 28, 2022

COLUMBIA, S.C. – A bipartisan coalition of law enforcement officials and solicitors from across the state – including 32 sheriffs and 10 solicitors – today endorsed Governor Henry McMaster for re-election. Praising the governor’s record of partnering with law enforcement and prosecutors, the coalition pledged to fight alongside the governor for another term to keep communities and families safe.

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said, “Governor McMaster’s experience as a prosecutor makes him the kind of uncommonly strong partner we can trust to help us do our jobs. From fighting for law enforcement protective gear to law enforcement pay raises, we could not ask for more from a governor, and that is why we support him in this campaign.”

This week, the governor announced his public safety priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Those priorities include:

  • Closing the revolving door for violent criminals.
  • Keeping illegal guns away from criminals and juveniles.
  • Reforming the magistrate process by raising qualifications, and making the process transparent and accountable.

Since taking office, the governor has made supporting law enforcement and public safety a focus. As governor, McMaster initiated a compensation analysis of all law enforcement positions at all state agencies. Based on the study’s recommendations, the latest budget provides $40 million in new dollars for law enforcement recruitment and retention pay raises, salary adjustments and additional benefits because these public servants deserve it.
 
The governor called for, and the General Assembly appropriated, $20 million to fund a body camera and protective vest grant program at the Department of Public Safety for local and county law enforcement agencies.

Lancaster County Sheriff Barry Faile said, “Unlike his opponent, Governor Henry McMaster has a proven record of standing beside law enforcement and putting criminals behind bars, as a former prosecutor. I’m proud to support Governor Henry McMaster.”
 
As violence in schools took the lives of students across the country, Governor McMaster acted to protect communities and schools.
 
Under the leadership of Gov. McMaster, South Carolina is putting Student Resource Officers in every school. The governor had the bold vision to use his 2018 State of the State address to call for SROs in every school, all day, every day. Since then, the number of SROs in schools has more than doubled: from an SRO in 406 out of the state’s 1,283 schools to 982.

“I am overwhelmed to have the support of the men and women in uniform who sacrifice each and every day as they protect communities across South Carolina,” said Gov. McMaster. “We owe them a debt of gratitude we can never truly repay. But what we can do is make sure they have what they need to do their jobs, and that is what I will always do as governor.”
 
Henry McMaster has unique insight into what makes the partnership between the state’s top executive and law enforcement work after having served as the most effective attorney general in South Carolina history.

As attorney general, Henry McMaster prosecuted violent criminals, including those who prey on children, and he put them in prison. He also established an innovative program in which he enlisted volunteer attorneys to prosecute domestic abusers, to help tackle the CDV backlog. The state’s conviction rate for domestic violence rose from 38% to 68% thanks to the vision and work of Attorney General McMaster. The attorney general also successfully prosecuted the largest white-collar securities fraud case – Carolina Investors/HomeGold – in state history, securing six indictments and six convictions.

Below is a full list of law enforcement officials who today endorsed the McMaster-Evette campaign:

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott
Horry County Sheriff Phillip E. Thompson
McCormick County Sheriff Clarke Stearns
Abbeville County Sheriff Ray Watson
Clarendon County Sheriff Tim Baxley
Aiken County Sheriff Michael E. Hunt
Anderson County Sheriff Chad McBride
Barnwell County Sheriff Steven W. Griffith
Colleton County Sheriff Guerry Lee “Buddy” Hill
Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis
Saluda County Sheriff Joshua S. “Josh” Price
Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright
Calhoun County Sheriff Thomas Summers
Greenwood County Sheriff Dennis Kelly
Dorchester County Sheriff L.C. Knight
Berkley County Sheriff Duane Lewis
Newberry County Sheriff Lee Foster
Pickens County Sheriff Rick Clark
Beaufort County Sheriff PJ Tanner
Fairfield County Sheriff Will Montgomery
Marion County Sheriff Brian Wallace
15th Judicial Circuit Solicitor Jimmy A. Richardson III
16th Judicial Circuit Solicitor Kevin S. Brackett

Cherokee County Sheriff Steve  Mueller
Chester County Sheriff D. Max Dorsey
Edgefield County Sheriff Jody P. Rowland
Florence County Sheriff Thomas B. “TJ” Joye
Georgetown County Sheriff Carter Weaver
Lancaster County Sheriff Barry Faile
Laurens County Sheriff Don Reynolds
Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw
Kershaw County Sheriff Lee Boan
Lexington County Sheriff Bryan “Jay” Koon
York County Sheriff Kevin Tolson
2nd Judicial Circuit  Solicitor Bill Weeks
6th Judicial Circuit  Solicitor Randy E.  Newman Jr.
7th Judicial Circuit Solicitor Barry J. Barnette
8th Judicial Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo
9th Judicial Circuit Solicitor Scarlett A. Wilson
10th Judicial Circuit Solicitor David R. Wagner Jr.
11th Judicial Circuit Solicitor Rick Hubbard III
14th Judicial Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone III

10 Questions for Joe Cunningham

September 26, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC —  The McMaster-Evette campaign released the following top 10 list of questions for Joe Cunningham to answer. 

Happy Monday!

10: Joe Cunningham is from Kentucky. Is he a Louisville guy or a UK guy?

9: Joe Cunningham was named Charleston’s “Best Progressive.” Why doesn’t Joe brag about this award more often?

8: When Joe Cunningham ran for Congress, he promised not to take money from lobbyists. So why did he do it anyway?

7: What is Joe Cunningham’s position on the Biden college debt forgiveness scheme?

6: Joe Biden endorsed Joe Cunningham. Joe Cunningham endorsed Joe Biden. Why doesn’t he consider it part of his job to defend Joe Biden, his fellow Democrat and the leader of his own party?

5: Joe Cunningham voted with Nancy Pelosi 88 percent of the time in Congress. What was his favorite vote?

4: Why didn’t Joe Cunningham appear with Vice President Kamala Harris when she visited South Carolina last week?

3: Once and for all: What is Joe Cunningham’s position on the Biden inflation law?

2: TikTok or Reels?

1: Where in the world are Joe Cunningham’s tax returns?

Statement from the McMaster-Evette Campaign

September 22, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC —  The McMaster-Evette campaign today released the following statement:

“Another day of chasing social media stardom, another day Joe hasn’t released his tax returns. “

Statement from the McMaster-Evette Campaign

September 21, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC —  The McMaster-Evette campaign today released the following statement:

“⏰ tik tok – er, tick tock ⏰ where are those tax returns Joe?”

Where is Joe Cunningham?

September 20, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC — Vice President Kamala Harris visits South Carolina today,
and there is all the reason in the world to expect Democrats to celebrate her
arrival.


After all, she is the second most powerful and famous Democrat in the country –
and she has a brand new Biden inflation law to brag about, among other issues
to discuss.


So, what time will she appear with Democratic nominee for governor Joe
Cunningham? Good question. The Biden Administration candidate for governor
has been dead silent about what his plans are for the vice president’s visit.


“Even though he endorsed Biden, not long after embracing an endorsement
from Biden, Joe Cunningham consistently runs and hides from questions about
disastrous Biden policies,” said McMaster-Evette campaign manager Mark
Knoop. “But today’s question should be easier. With the vice president in town:
where is Joe?”

As VP Harris Visits, Does Joe Cunningham Agree with Joe Biden?

September 19, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC — Joe Cunningham, endorsed by Joe Biden, and President
Biden, endorsed by Joe Cunningham, have both had a hard time taking a clear
position on the Biden Administration’s inflation law. As Vice President Kamala
Harris visits South Carolina, will Joe Cunningham appear with Vice President
Harris and finally take a position?


Neither of them can get on message.


Last week, President Joe Biden celebrated the new inflation law as “the single
most important legislation passed in Congress to combat inflation.”


But last night, under questioning from a 60 Minutes reporter, the president
essentially admitted the law is not doing anything about inflation.

As the 60 Minutes anchor said, “It’s the highest rate, Mr. President, in 40
years.”


Joe Cunningham has not been any clearer about his position on the Biden
inflation law. The Democrat nominee for governor has evaded questions about
where he stands for weeks.


According to one report: “Cunningham did not take a stance on the federal
legislation touted by the Biden administration and Democrats in Washington.”
(The State, 9/11/2022)


According to another: “Cunningham did not say whether he would have voted
for the measure if he were still in Congress…” (The State, 8/12/2022)


“Joe Biden thinks, despite record inflation, his signature law is working, but Joe
Cunningham continues to dodge the question,” said McMaster-Evette
campaign manager Mark Knoop. “As Vice President Kamala Harris visits South
Carolina, let’s put it to him again. Does Joe Cunningham believe the Inflation
Reduction Act is a good policy? Does he believe it is working? Will he visit with
the Vice President in South Carolina to discuss the law?”

McMaster-Evette Campaign Releases New Statewide TV Ad: “Not Here”

September 19, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC — The McMaster-Evette campaign released a new 30-second television ad entitled, “Not Here.” 

The ad is scheduled to start running statewide on network and cable television today, Monday, September 19.

“Joe Cunningham and Joe Biden are cut from the same big government cloth,” said McMaster-Evette campaign manager Mark Knoop. “If Joe Cunningham is governor, there will be no bigger cheerleader for the Biden administration, and no one more willing to rollover for overreaching Washington Democrats. Governor McMaster has a proven record of fighting federal policies that are bad for our state and bad for our families, and we can count on him to never back down.”

Watch the ad here:


The ad script is as follows:

“It’s hard to find common ground these days. But one thing folks agree on: Washington is totally broken. 

In Washington, they spend money that doesn’t even exist. We don’t do that here.

In Washington, they try to defund the police. We don’t do that here.

“And they tried to close businesses and churches during COVID. Not here. 

I’m Henry McMaster. As long as I’m your governor, Washington will never happen here.”

McMaster-Evette Campaign Calls on Joe Cunningham to Swiftly Release
Tax Returns

September 15, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC — Governor Henry McMaster on Thursday released tax
returns to members of the media. Release of these returns keeps up the
tradition of the governor, and major party candidates for the state’s highest
office, showing voters what they do for a living and how they support their
families. The governor previously released tax returns dating all the way back
to 2000 – an unprecedented level of transparency.


In the wake of the governor’s release, the McMaster-Evette campaign called on
Joe Cunningham to swiftly release his tax returns for each year dating back to
his initial announcement for public office in 2017. Cunningham owes it to voters
to detail for them what he has done for a living before and after serving one
term as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.


“Voters deserve to know who pays candidates for governor and what they pay
them for,” said McMaster-Evette campaign manager Mark Knoop. “From what
most people can tell, Joe Cunningham’s only job for a number of years now has
been as a full-time political candidate.”


“Joe Cunningham has said he will release his tax returns as soon as they are
ready. In order to demonstrate to voters precisely who pays him, Joe
Cunningham should quickly release tax returns and the actual sources of his
income so he can prove to the people of South Carolina that he has no conflicts
of interest when it comes to the things he advocates for as a candidate and
what, precisely, he is being paid to do in any professional capacity,” said
Knoop.

Crickets from Cunningham as Biden Celebrates Inflation Law

September 14, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC — Days after Democrat Joe Cunningham took his TikTok campaign for social media stardom to a NASCAR race, Joe Biden took a victory lap in Washington in honor of his new inflation law.

As President Biden spoke, the CNN anchor covering the event cautioned, “There is this unfortunate split screen right now with the Dow taking a total beating…so it feels like it’s hard to be celebratory.”

Cunningham, who endorsed Biden for president after Biden endorsed him for Congress, was, of course, hiding from the Biden inflation law celebration.

The Democrat nominee for governor has evaded questions about where he stands on the so-called Inflation Reduction Act for weeks.

Over the weekend, The State newspaper reported, “Cunningham did not take a stance on the federal legislation touted by the Biden administration and Democrats in Washington.” (The State, 9/11/2022)

In August, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham also specifically called on McMaster’s Democratic opponent, former 1st District Congressman Joe Cunningham, to go on record on whether he supports it. Cunningham dodged the senator.

And instead of simply taking a position on the law, during a media availability at a Columbia brewery, an obviously frustrated Cunningham snapped, “I’m not in Congress anymore.” (ABC Columbia, 8/26/2022)

“A significant part of the job Joe Cunningham is campaigning for includes taking on the challenges of bad federal policy like the Biden inflation law, but Joe Cunningham does not respect the voters enough to tell them what his position is on it – or on other bad policy conceived by his Democrat colleagues in Washington,” said McMaster-Evette campaign manager Mark Knoop. “Voters deserve better. The silence from Joe Cunningham on this signature Democratic issue is deafening.” 

Biden Endorser Cunningham Tries to Abandon President, Refuses
Questions about Key Biden Initiatives

September 13, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC — Not too long ago, Joe Cunningham enthusiastically embraced an endorsement from Joe Biden, and Cunningham endorsed Biden for president.

But recently, while pandering to conservative voters in Darlington, Cunningham tried to run and hide from unpopular President Biden – and from voters, who want to know how he would handle governing the state as Biden and Democrats push policy down on South Carolina families from Washington.

Cunningham told The State, “It’s not my job to defend Joe Biden, and I’m not going to,” as the Democratic nominee for governor once again refused to answer questions about the Democratic Party’s signature Inflation Reduction Act.

“Cunningham did not take a stance on the federal legislation touted by the Biden Administration and Democrats in Washington,” according to The State.

“Joe Cunningham is not qualified to be governor because he has absolutely no understanding of what it takes to be governor,” said McMaster-Evette campaign manager Mark Knoop. “The job of governor requires the state’s chief executive to make tough decisions and fight for South Carolina, especially in the face of reckless and foolish federal policies, but Joe Cunningham continues to hide from voters or tell them precisely what he would do to protect them from Washington. It is as cynical as it is slick.”

In The State newspaper’s reporting, it points out that recent South Carolina governors have had to spend considerable time dealing with federal issues. For example, “in 2009, then-Gov. Mark Sanford refused to take $700 million in federal money…during former Gov. Nikki Haley’s term…she railed against the National Labor Relations Board for taking action against Boeing after it opened a plant in South Carolina and accused the company of union-busting.”

As Cunningham dodges questions, skeptics of the Biden policy weigh in: 

  • “But one thing many analysts agree on is that the misnamed bill will likely have minimal impact on the inflation that’s eating away at American households and businesses.” (The Charleston Post and Courier, Editorial, 8/11/2022)
  • “These new taxes will still deliver a blow to our industry’s ability to raise wages, hire workers and invest in our communities.” (Jay Timmons, President and CEO of the non-partisan National Association of Manufacturers, 8/6/2022)
  • “This bill is a nightmare for South Carolina…The bottom line is that this bill raises taxes and creates new federal government programs at a time that we’re in a recession. The best way to get out of a recession is limit federal government spending and incentivize growth in the private sector.” (U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, 8/11/2022)

This is why it is unacceptable for a major party candidate for governor to get away with refusing legitimate policy questions.

“Once again, Joe Cunningham owes it to voters to come clean,” said Knoop. “They deserve to know whether he would fight back against the disastrous Biden Administration policies or whether he would roll over for Washington Democrats and turn South Carolina into another laboratory for failed liberal policy.”

Governors from across the country wrote to President Biden on Monday regarding his college loan forgiveness plan. In the letter, signed by 22 of the nation’s governors including Gov. Henry McMaster and distributed by the Republican Governors Association, they said, “Only 16-17 percent of Americans have federal student loan debt, and yet, your plan will require their debts be redistributed and paid by the vast majority of taxpayers. Shifting the burden of debt from the wealthy to working Americans has a regressive impact that harms lower income families.”

McMaster-Evette 22: What They Are Saying

September 8, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC — Here is what people are saying about the major endorsement Governor McMaster earned from the small business community.

“Governor Henry McMaster picked up an endorsement in his bid for a second term in office.” (ABC Columbia, 9/6/2022)

“A group that advocates for the interests of small businesses is backing Gov. Henry McMaster’s reelection.” (Joseph Bustos, The State, 9/6/2022)

“During an event at Wulbern-Koval Co., The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) announced its support for Governor Henry McMaster for a second full term.” (ABC News 4, Jasmine Pack, 9/6/2022)

“Today was about supporting small businesses.” (Count on 2, Brenden Clark, 9/6/2022)

“McMaster understands ‘challenges facing Main Street,’ business group says in endorsement.” (Joseph Bustos, The State, 9/6/2022)

“McMaster Receives Major Endorsement” (Live 5 News, 4:00 PM Broadcast, 9/6/2022)

“The National Federation of Independent Business, which describes itself as a grassroots organization that advocates for businesses, giving [its] endorsement to the governor today.” (Count on 2, Hanna Powers, 9/6/2022)

“Puts the considerable grassroots support of the state’s small businesses behind the governor’s campaign” (NFIB, News Release, 9/6/2022)

“NFIB will encourage its South Carolina members to help turn out the powerful small-business voting bloc on Election Day.” (NFIB, News Release, 9/6/2022)

“Good news for [the governor’s] re-election bid” (Live 5 News, 9/6/2022)

“The NFIB says McMaster stood with the business community with his policies during the height of the COVID pandemic. They say he kept the state open for business and [has] protected businesses from frivolous COVID-related lawsuits.” (Live 5 News, Nick Reagan, 9/8/2022)

“Governor McMaster has been an unwavering supporter of small business beginning when he served as attorney general and continuing through his first term as governor. Governor McMaster threaded the needle when it came to South Carolina’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor McMaster’s leadership helped protect both lives and livelihoods, and he has kept South Carolina’s economy strong despite global challenges such as inflation and disruptions in the supply chain.” (NFIB Director Ben Homeyer, News Conference, 9/6/2022)

NFIB Endorses McMaster for Governor

September 6, 2022

CHARLESTON, SC — During an event held at Wulbern-Koval Co., a veteran-owned small business founded in 1970, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) announced its endorsement of Governor Henry McMaster for a second full term.

Wulbern-Koval provides office furniture, interior design, and office supplies on federal, state, and healthcare contracts. The company employs 52 full-time members, and operates out of a company-owned 60,000 square foot facility in downtown Charleston.

NFIB State Director Ben Homeyer made the announcement today at Wulbern-Koval Co, a 50-year NFIB member. NFIB advocates for the interests of small businesses around South Carolina, and has a grassroots membership that is thousands-strong.

“Governor McMaster has been an unwavering supporter of small business beginning when he served as attorney general and continuing through his first term as governor,” Homeyer said.  “Governor McMaster threaded the needle when it came to South Carolina’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor McMaster’s leadership helped protect both lives and livelihoods, and he has kept South Carolina’s economy strong despite global challenges such as inflation and disruptions in the supply chain.”

The governor and lieutenant governor, who were both on hand for the event, were grateful for NFIB’s endorsement.

“I am honored to have the trust and confidence in this campaign and of so many small business owners and employees, who are the backbone of our economy,” said Gov. McMaster. “They fight alongside the NFIB to make it easier to realize the dream of owning and growing a business in our state. When the pandemic hit, we kept businesses, just like this one, open because we knew following the so-called experts in Washington would cost us dearly. Working together with small businesses across South Carolina, we have the wind at our back, and we can’t stop now – we have to continue to reduce the cost of doing business here, from cutting taxes to slashing red tape, and that’s exactly what we’ll do as long as I’m governor.”

“I founded Quality Business Solutions from the ground up and I’m proud of the success we’ve had. I know what it’s like to make a payroll, with people who count on you to make ends meet,” said Lt. Governor Evette. “That’s why it’s important for government to be an ally – not an enemy – for business owners like myself.”

Earlier this year, Homeyer praised the governor for delivering tax relief to small businesses and other South Carolinians:

“Our members are grateful to Gov. Henry McMaster for signing S. 1087 and to both the House and Senate for working together to craft legislation that’s going to help everyone during these difficult days,” Homeyter said. “It’s been a rough two years for South Carolina’s small businesses, beginning with the pandemic and continuing to the present day with supply chain and labor issues, higher fuel costs and inflation. This legislation is going to help small business owners and everyone else in the state by simplifying South Carolina’s tax code, reducing income and property tax rates and providing a $1 billion tax rebate to provide immediate financial relief when people need it most.”

McMaster-Evette Campaign Statement on Dr. Fauci
Retirement

August 22, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC — The McMaster-Evette Campaign released the following
statement on Dr. Fauci’s retirement:


“Dr. Fauci has done more damage to American children and to the people’s
faith in the American public health system than almost anyone in our nation’s
history. What should be scary to every South Carolinian is that if Joe
Cunningham was governor, each and every recommendation he made would
have been put into place in South Carolina. Our businesses would have been
shut down, our students left stranded, and our economy shattered – that’s the
future we’re looking at with Joe as governor.”

McMaster-Evette Campaign Statement on Cunningham Lt.
Governor Pick

August 1, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC — The McMaster-Evette Campaign released the following
statement on Joe Cunningham’s pick for Lt. Governor:


“While we appreciate Ms. Casey’s service to our nation and welcome her to the
race, Joe Cunningham’s choice of running mate will have far less of an impact
on the campaign than his record as a left-wing, Joe-Biden Democrat who has
spent more time chasing Tik-Tok followers than working to improve the lives of
South Carolinians.


In contrast, Governor McMaster and Lt. Governor Evette have stood up to Joe
Biden’s policies that have caused exploding inflation and record gas prices,
implemented the largest tax-cut in South Carolina history, and kept our state
moving through a generational pandemic so that more South Carolinians are
working today than were in February of 2020.”

Joe Cunningham is Lying to Voters

June 29, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC — During a news conference this week,
Congressman Cunningham claimed: “If Henry McMaster is re-elected, those
victims will be forced to carry that pregnancy to term. And if that woman still
decides to get an abortion, she would be tried for murder. That means that in
Henry McMaster’s South Carolina, her rapist would serve less time than she
would.”


That is a lie.


According to Section 44-41-730 of the Heartbeat Bill: “A pregnant woman on
whom an abortion is performed or induced in violation of this article may not be
criminally prosecuted for violating any of the provisions of this article or for
attempting to commit, conspiring to commit, or acting complicitly in committing
a violation of any of the provisions of the article and is not subject to a civil or
criminal penalty based on the abortion being performed or induced in violation
of any of the provisions of this article.”


Now, Congressman Cunningham is being called out.


http://https://twitter.com/guypbenson/status/1542160203801665537


Why is Congressman Cunningham lying?


To hide his own radical record from voters. Congressman Cunningham said he
wants to “codify Roe”, which would remove all restrictions on abortion.
During a subsequent interview, Congressman Cunningham quickly backtracked
and promoted a 20-week limit on abortions. His abrupt, new, radical abortion
position is still more extreme than nearly all European nations, which ban
abortion after 15 weeks or less.


Congressman Cunningham has promised voters that he will give them
something that they’re “not used to hearing; the truth”. In the short time that
he’s been the Democratic nominee, he has proven to be just another run-of-the-mill politician who will say or do anything to get elected including,
apparently, flat-out lying.

McMaster Campaign Launches New Ad “Strong” Ahead of the Republican Primary

June 3, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC — The McMaster Campaign is launching its first TV ad, titled “Strong”, ahead of the upcoming June 14 Republican Primary. The ad will be placed statewide on cable and network TV. 

As Americans face record gas prices, soaring costs for food and massive supply chain shortages under the Biden Administration, the McMaster-Evette ’22 campaign is offering a different direction.

In the ad, Governor McMaster said the following:

Washington has gone wild. Covid lockdowns, spending like there’s no tomorrow is driving the cost of gas, food, everything else through the roof.  Joe Biden and the woke crowd have lost their minds. In South Carolina we do things different.  When Covid hit, we kept our businesses and churches open to keep our economy and our people strong. I’m Governor Henry McMaster. Washington may be a mess but here in South Carolina, we’re doing it right.

Watch the new ad here: https://youtu.be/ZuOAzaOcoog

McMaster-Evette Campaign Makes Statement on Joe Cunningham’s New Ad

May 23, 2022

COLUMBIA, SC — McMaster-Evette Campaign Manager Mark Knoop today made the following statement about Joe Cunningham’s new campaign ad:

“Flanked by both South Carolina Democrat and Republican Party chairmen and a bipartisan group of lawmakers last week, Governor Henry McMaster signed into law one of the most secure election measures in the nation. Meanwhile, Joe Cunningham championed in a new ad a federal takeover of elections that would have removed voter ID laws and made elections less secure.

What’s more, Joe Cunningham wasn’t even in Congress to vote on the John Lewis Voting Rights Act in 2021. The hyper-partisan bill he did vote on was HR.1 in 2019, which would have been an unconstitutional overreach and federal takeover of elections. Once again, while Joe Cunningham has no idea what he’s talking about, South Carolina’s real leaders on both sides of the aisle just made it easier to vote and harder to cheat.”

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