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The (SC) Impersonators – A Lexington GOP Update
“Splinter Group” Claiming to be the “real” LCRP?
LEXINGTON GOP “SPLINTER GROUP” CRAZINESS: Back on October 2nd (HERE) we gave you an introduction and a very brief update on what is happening in the Lexington County Republican Party (LCRP).
Basically you have a minority “splinter group“ of old guard RINOs and some folks who used to work cooperatively with the America FIRST team who have banded together in one bizarre (and some say unholy) union which to most of us is completely unexplainable. Is it power, is it money, is it personal grievances … who the heck knows (although we have our theories).
SAME TACTICS IN GREENVILLE: We have the same thing going on here in Greenville with our own rouge splinter group … aka their failed September 14th “Sauna Meeting“ (HERE & HERE) and the need to expose a whole bunch of SLED reports (HERE & HERE) to help explain potentially “why” this is happening … that has proven here locally to be a total embarrassment to the individuals playing these political games.
Seriously … one of their main players has 10 current outstanding charges for CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR … YES A MINOR!!! (HERE). That is your “team”??? He is also actively on the “DeSantis” team & Randy Page’s Never Back Down PAC … so maybe that explains it.
#FollowTheMONEY!!!
LEXINGTON IMPERSONATORS?
The political games have petered out here in Greenville (for the time being) as we have a little more experience (since ReOrg 2021) exposing these political tactics and our folks know not to be misled (“Watch what they DO, not what they SAY“) … but wow has it taken a bizarre (and I personally think criminal) twist in Lexington County.
On one side … Pamela Godwin (Chair), Lanneau Siegling (State EC) & Richard Gehling (2nd Vice Chair).
On the other … Mark Weber (1st Vice Chair) & John Allen (3rd Vice Chair).
Mark Weber called me back on July 17th before all this went down and asked my opinion (or tried to win me to their side) and my response was clear:
(#1) The longstanding SCGOP policy is that a county officer elected at Convention can not be forcibly removed … so he was barking up the wrong tree no matter what their local bylaws might say … and,
(#2) Chair Pamela Godwin, like myself, may have an edge to her (which I see as a positive), but she has been doing this for a long time … has proven to be right over and over … and WE support her 1,000%.
I guess that was not good enough and they went on with this #OffMISSION fiasco anyhow. “Why” is the real question … especially since Pamela brought in (I call it trusted) Mark & John in the first place. Again, “Watch what they DO, not what they SAY“, but we have to trust people sometimes … and I know from experience as well, we sometimes get burned.
We could all do better with Vetting (HERE) … but it took us in the Greenville County Republican Party a few missteps trusting the wrong people too, so as I told Pamela, it is just part of the growing process, so expect it.
THE “SPLINTER GROUP” CRAZINESS: We should put together the full timeline … but it all started off with the “splinter group” absconding with the LCRP Facebook page … they tried to take the website as well (www.lexingtonrepublicans.com), but Pamela was able to get that back … then the “splinter group” countered with setting up their own rogue LCRP website (www.lexingtoncountyrepublicanparty.com) still listing Pamela as Chair and soliciting DONATIONS as the LCRP (criminal?) interestingly linked to the Newberry County Republican Party website (think Chad Connelly & Dave Wilson). There was also a purported petition (we have not seen it and all indications is it was not what it seemed) to remove Pamela as Chair (remember, that is impossible per the SCGOP standing policy) … and finally on October 2nd they held a purported election and elected Mark Weber unanimously as their LCRP “Chair”.
YES, it is utter insanity … an embarrassment to the South Carolina Republican Party … and my personal frustration … it does ZERO to promote the Republican Platform!!! Or maybe that is the intent here, to subvert the Platform with Infiltrators (HERE) and Controlled Opposition (HERE) … or just part of some power hungry political cabal … it all makes no sense otherwise.
And just when you think it can’t get worse … the “splinter group” is now going around South Carolina speaking and purporting to be the leadership of the LCRP.
This was sent to me just yesterday … Zoe Warren, purporting to the be the LCRP Legislative Committee Chair (which he never was with the real LCRP) is speaking in Colleton County tonight. The real irony … it is a speech about “identity crisis”. Was it necessary to claim to be the LCRP Legislative Chair to get people to come listen … or are we all about “titles” … or is this a more concerted RICO conspiracy to subvert the duly elected LCRP leadership?
Just set up your “Club” and move on … don’t pretend to be something you are not.
LIKE WATCHING A TRAIN WRECK!!!
I was asked yesterday what I would do if someone was going around SC saying they (not me) were the “State Executive Committeeman from Greenville County”? My response … call the cops. It must be a crime to impersonate someone else … right?
But I also commented that in South Carolina we have not had a lot of success with law enforcement doing the right things here … especially with all these political matters. Our SC Courts don’t seem to be willing to do the right things either (see HERE, HERE & HERE) … but that is only proving our point on the need for “real” Judicial Reform.
There is also the maxim attributed to Napoleon that says “Never Interfere With an Enemy While He’s in the Process of Destroying Himself”.
I don’t like “titles” in the first place … but I, like many others, could not imagine using a title that had any question to it or I did not deserve.
SCGOP – BETWEEN A ROCK & A HARD PLACE: SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick has already stated publicly and to the press that he does not want to have anything to do with this mess. Fair enough, none of us do, but that’s YOUR JOB. What will be really interesting is that “if” he allows this farce to continue and does a 180 on the longstanding SCGOP policy that officials elected at ReOrg & Convention (from county chair down to precinct officers) can not be removed just because he wants to get rid of Pamela Godwin … that flipflop will open up a can of worms in all 46 Counties & all 2,261 Precincts as the battles between RINO “splinter groups” and America FIRST Platform Republicans will be endless.
Stay tuned … this is going to be good. 😉
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR …
Jeff Davis is co-founder of mySCGOP.com . Jeff is a ’89 graduate of The Citadel and in 1993 received his Law/MBA from USC. A tax attorney / CPA licensed in Georgia, Jeff is an uncompromised school choice advocate for K-12 children with special needs. Originally from Charleston, and having practiced in Atlanta, Jeff and his wife Olga now live in Greenville. Jeff completed his two year term as Greenville County Republican Party Chairman and is currently serving as GCRP State Executive Committeeman.
He was mocked, beaten, abused … he was hung on the cross. He conquered the power of sin. He defeated death! He did it for YOU and ME. He did it for the sins of this world. HE IS RISEN!
May the meaning of Easter, the risen Lord, fill your heart with love, compassion and hope.
Happy Easter! 
“He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.”
Matthew 28:6
To repeat from last Sunday (HERE), today is Palm Sunday, the start of Holy Week … the most sacred week! Let’s use this time to reflect on the unfathomable obedience, love and compassion that we are gifted daily, by our Savior.
Happy Sunday!
SCGOP Rules (v2022-07-30): HERE
Yesterday we shared with you the CALL TO CONVENTION for the 7 SCGOP Congressional District Conventions coming up in April (HERE). All America FIRST SCGOP State Delegates should REGISTER … and attend!!! Consider it mandatory to #SaveSouthCarolina!!! 😉
Well, guess what … there are 3 1/2 pages of “Rules” about these 7 SCGOP Congressional District Organizations … including details on the conventions.
We won’t repeat the entire Rule 6 here … it is 3 1/2 pages … but click below … read Rule 6 … and let us know if you have any questions or see anything interesting. It is critical to know the RULES!!!
READ RULE 6: “Congressional District Organization” – HERE
REGISTER TODAY!!!
March 28th, 2024 mySCGOP Article: HERE
Jan 19th, 2024 mySCGOP Article: HERE
FITS 2024
Upcoming Congressional and State Convention
EVERYONE who is a MAGA / America FIRST state delegate or state alternate should attend
A few months ago we introduced you all to the every FOUR YEAR SCGOP Congressional & State Conventions held prior to the RNC NATIONAL CONVENTION where we will select the GOP Presidential Candidate (HERE).
With South Carolina leading the way … we know that the GOP nominee will be President TRUMP … but very few people seem to know about these upcoming Congressional Conventions or the State Convention.
South Carolina has 50 National Delegates & 50 National Alternates to send to the RNC National Convention this year in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from Monday, July 15th, 2024 – Thursday, July 18th, 2024.
Well … now we know the dates and times for selecting those 50 NATIONAL DELEGATES & 50 NATIONAL ALTERNATES … and EVERYONE who is a MAGA / America FIRST state delegate or state alternate should attend!!! Your attendance is “mandatory” if for no other reason than to “learn” about the process … but to also support your America FIRST candidates for the available positions. #VoteAmericaFIRST!!!
Do you really want Nikki Haley supporters going to the RNC National Convention? Hmmm … think about it.
REGISTER TODAY
If you were a STATE DELEGATE or a STATE ALTERNATE … here is the Eventbrite link to register for your respective CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.
All SCGOP Congressional Conventions: HERE
1st District – Saturday, April 13th at 10AM: HERE
2nd District – Tuesday, April 23rd at 7PM: HERE
3rd District – Saturday, April 13th at 10AM: HERE
4th District – Saturday, April 20th at 9AM: HERE
5th – District – Saturday, April 13th at 10AM: HERE
6th District – Saturday, April 20th at NOON: HERE
7th District – Saturday, April 6th at 10AM: HERE
(*Verify all dates and times on SCGOP Eventbrite)
Yes you should go!!! Reunite with fellow America FIRST friends, learn the process, and support your respective America FIRST candidates.
Elections will consist of a Congressional District Chair, Vice Chair & Secretary … as well as 3 National Delegates + 3 National Alternates.
Be warned however, if you want to be a NATIONAL DELEGATE or ALTERNATE, you will have to cover your own travel and lodging cost which are estimated to be around $3,500 … so don’t run for a spot if you can’t go for the full week or would rather spend your dollars at the beach this summer.
SAVE THE DATE – Saturday May 4th
We don’t know the location or time yet … but we do know the STATE CONVENTION will be on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 … presumably somewhere central in the midlands / Columbia / Lexington area. It will be BIG and like the state convention last May 2023 with 943 STATE DELEGATES & 943 STATE ALTERNATES eligible to attend.
At the convention we will elect the remaining 29 NATIONAL DELEGATES & 29 NATIONAL ALTERNATES.
The 2nd reason to show up for the STATE CONVENTION … we have heard that Drew McKissick and the RINO Establishment want to push through more “Rule Changes”. They did this to slow down the America FIRST movement with their “Special Called Convention” on July 30th, 2022 … let’s see what tricks they may have in store for us this May 4th, 2024.
The RINOs don’t have the numbers now like they did in 2022 … but we have to SHOW UP!!!
#SaveTheDATE!!!
Jan 24th, 2024 mySCGOP Article: HERE
HAVE AN OPINION?
Have an opinion? Different or in agreement? About the above or something else? If so, speak up as we want to hear from you! Send your letters to team@mySCGOP.com and we will be happy to share it with our readers. #SaveSouthCarolina!
SUSTAINING & INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS:
Make a Charitable Donation TODAY: HERE
Yahoo Finance “DJT”: HERE
Monday March 25th, 2024, will go down in history as a really, really, really GOOD DAY for President TRUMP!!!
First, a New York Appeals Court lowered the insane $454 million court bond payment to appeal the New York AG’s case to an equally insane, but manageable, $175 million bond. That reduction as well as an extension of 10 days appears to be enough grace for President TRUMP to fulfill the obligation and preserve his properties in the State of New York.
DC_Draino (HERE) had the best meme of the day …
DC_Draino Video: HERE
Truth Social goes PUBLIC!!!
- $4 BILLION!!!
But the YUGE news for President TRUMP from March 25th, 2024, is finally … TRUTH Social will be a publicly traded company … and the stock symbol … get ready for it … DJT!!! You can’t make this up either!!!
The government approval / administrative process which should have taken 3 or 4 months … took TRUTH Social nearly 2 years. No, you really can’t make this up either, and yes this is happening in America, in our Republic.
But as with most bad deed … the finalization of the technical merger to allow TRUTH Social to become a publicly traded company could not have come at a better time as he seemingly solidifies his position for the 2024 November election.
Now with public valuation data, TRUMP’s personal net worth skyrocketed by $4 BILLION sending him onto the Bloomberg 500 wealthiest list for the first time ever … and that is before the 43% stock price increase so far today on the first day of trading.
Good things happen to good people … so keep fighting folks!
Yahoo News Article: HERE
Yahoo Finance “DJT”: HERE
HAVE AN OPINION?
Have an opinion? Different or in agreement? About the above or something else? If so, speak up as we want to hear from you! Send your letters to team@mySCGOP.com and we will be happy to share it with our readers. #SaveSouthCarolina!
SUSTAINING & INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS:
Make a Charitable Donation TODAY: HERE
Today is Palm Sunday (HERE), the start of Holy Week … the most sacred week! Let’s use this time to reflect on the unfathomable obedience, love and compassion that we are gifted daily, by our Savior. The triumph over sin, sacrifice, forgiveness, hope, faith, are few more things to reflect on during this special time …
Let us know what do you do to celebrate the Holy Week!
“And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.”
Philippians 2:8
To repeat from last Sunday (HERE), God’s plans for his children unfold in the simplest ways of our daily lives. How often do you question God’s purpose … his plan … and simply ask, why God?
Happy Sunday!
SC Ethics Commission – SEI: HERE
This week we have learned how to “track” candidates (HERE) and how much it costs to file to run for office (HERE)! Today, let’s review the Candidate Filings.
Statement of Economic Interests (SEI)
The general idea of the Statement of Economic Interests is as stated, to disclose the candidate’s or elected official’s “economic” or financial interest. Read more about it HERE and in the mySCGOP article below … and have fun looking up the SEI of your favorite politicians!
Campaign Finance Disclosures
Campaign Finance Disclosures (initial, quarterly, pre-election & final) are for reporting the donations and expenditures of candidate’s campaign account. Remember – if you intend to spend any money on your campaign, you will need to open a separate campaign bank account – you cannot use your personal one!
As with any filing, there are deadlines on the Campaign Finance Disclosures that is YOUR responsibility to follow. For State and Local
candidate campaign filings you would go to https://ethics.sc.gov/ to file while for Federal positions (US House & Senate), you would got to https://www.fec.gov/.
For more details click HERE or the mySCGOP article below.
mySCGOP Article: HERE
mySCGOP Article: HERE
Send us your opinion on this great debate … and how you would like to see it solved … by hitting REPLY or emailing us at team@mySCGOP.com.
HAVE AN OPINION?
Have an opinion? Different or in agreement? About the above or something else? If so, speak up as we want to hear from you! Send your letters to team@mySCGOP.com and we will be happy to share it with our readers. #SaveSouthCarolina!
SUSTAINING & INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS:
Make a Charitable Donation TODAY: HERE
