Tom Fernandez, a newly elected South Carolina state senator, made headlines when he drove his custom-made $200,000 Kevlar-coated Jeep Gladiator, named ‘Hellfire Apocalypse’, to the State House. The vehicle, equipped with bulletproof skin and a powerful engine, turned heads, but it was a sticker on the window that caused controversy. The sticker read, “My other ride has huge boobs”, prompting criticism from some for being tasteless and inappropriate for a senator.
Fernandez, however, was unapologetic, stating that he won’t bow down to critics and that if someone is offended by it, he’ll say it twice. He defended the sticker, suggesting that those who criticized it might be jealous. Despite the backlash, Fernandez remains steadfast in his commitment to his one term as a senator.
Fernandez’s victory in the S.C. Senate District 39 election was part of a wave of GOP wins in rural seats. The shift in power raises questions about whether the new GOP supermajority in the Senate will govern in line with limited government principles, the Republican party platform, or the conservative rhetoric they espoused during the campaign. Fernandez, among the incoming members, is expected to hold the GOP caucus accountable for adhering to these principles.
As the new GOP supermajority takes control, Fernandez and his fellow lawmakers will be closely watched as they seek to make their mark on the Palmetto political process. Despite the controversy surrounding him, Fernandez remains determined to have an impact during his term as a state senator.
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