Republicans in South Carolina Continue to Focus on Targeting Conservatives

Despite being a ruby red state with Republican supermajorities, South Carolina’s ruling party continues to push left-of-center policies. Many of the state’s so-called Republicans are actually former Democrats, leading to a disconnect between campaign promises and actual governance. During the last legislative session, a conservative group called the Freedom Caucus attempted to hold party leaders accountable but were met with resistance and attempts to remove them from office. The establishment even enforced a loyalty oath to prevent members from endorsing primary challengers, which the Freedom Caucus viewed as an attempt to silence conservatives. Members of the Freedom Caucus refused to comply with the oath, standing firm in their commitment to conservative principles. This divide within the Republican Party in South Carolina highlights the ongoing struggle between establishment moderates and conservative legislators fighting for the rights of the people. Founded by Will Folks, the news outlet FITSNews covers the political landscape of South Carolina and provides a platform for discussion and debate on important issues facing the state.

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