South Carolina
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I know that Democrats in South Carolina are an endangered species, but there must be a few of us here.
Bossy Monkey
(15,863 posts)But while I am a liberal and a Democrat in South Carolina, I must admit I mostly posted to see if my reply will also say that it's May 19, 2011. Let's see!
Edit: Fuck! How long have they been working on this?!
styersc
(2,847 posts)there are sc dems
RedRocco
(454 posts)SCantiGOP
(14,135 posts)60 year old white liberal Democrat. Not many of us around this state, but the current GOP presidential candidates and the past and present Governors are doing a lot to help our cause.
GoCubsGo
(32,801 posts)I'm in Aiken, which is Wingnut Central. But, I'm seeing more and more Obama '12 bumper stickers on cars that are mostly driven my middle-age white folks.
MzShellG
(1,047 posts)Fortunately for us, I hear that Richland County is more heavily Democrat than the Charleston or Greenville areas. That's comforting to know.
watrwefitinfor
(1,403 posts)Maybe we can make SC a little more active.
(word play intended)
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Shagman
(135 posts)Richland County is leftish, but Irmo is in Lexington County, a very red place.
styersc
(2,847 posts)He's the owner of Mac's On Main and used to host the Richland County Democratic Breakfast once a month. I believe he is a member of IRmo city council and may be running for Irmo Mayor.
Shagman
(135 posts)He has two years left in his term. He ran for mayor this year but lost to Hardy King.
raccoon
(31,367 posts)CRK7376
(2,225 posts)I follow SC politics since I am currently stationed here, but my family, home, heart, and vote are one state north of here in northwest NC.
styersc
(2,847 posts)Have an old girlfriend in Yancey County. Maybe we can get a beer sometime if schedules allow.
Versailles
(476 posts)The wife and I are here and trying to be as active in liberal politics as much as possible without jeopardizing our property or safety.
styersc
(2,847 posts)Columbia has some liberals who lurk aobut and meet secretly on occasion.
SouthernLiberal
(408 posts)But I guess I am. I bit my tongue instead of speaking my mind in a business phone call when someone said that anyone would be better as president than Obama.
I'm not quite the fan I was right after he was elected, but holy cow! Gingrich all but announced that he would throw out the constitution if elected!
Swamp Lover
(431 posts)jis6255xe
(37 posts)lordsummerisle
(4,652 posts)Just relocated from the Seattle area and am still in culture shock. Lots of retirees here from the North though so I imagine it's not as extreme as other areas. I'm currently deciding whether to stay or not...