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  • Every Vote Matters: Send Russell Fry to the U.S. Senate

    The South Carolina Special Primary for the U.S Senate will be here tomorrow. My full support is behind Russell Fry whom I have known since he and I served together as County Republican Chairman on the SCGOP Executive Committee.  Russell is the same down-to-earth guy I knew back then.  Personable, approachable and very conservative.  If you want a conservative warrior who is a proven who stood President Trump from day one Russell Fry is your candidate. He has delivered results not just rhetoric in the S.C. House and United States Congress.

    Russell Fry has a record of turning conservative priorities into action, not merely making campaign promises. His Grant Transparency Act and Trafficking Survivors Relief Act were signed into law, proving he can work through the legislative process and deliver results. He has fought for a secure border, stronger immigration enforcement and decisive action against the fentanyl pipeline that is destroying families and communities. Fry also supports making President Trump’s tax cuts permanent, cutting wasteful federal spending and reducing the regulations that drive up costs for families, farmers, manufacturers and small businesses.

    In the Senate, Russell Fry will defend the Second Amendment, religious liberty, the right to life and the traditional values South Carolinians hold dear. He supports American energy dominance through oil, natural gas and nuclear power, which will help lower costs and reduce our dependence on hostile foreign nations. Fry will fight to bring critical manufacturing and supply chains back to America, prevent foreign adversaries from buying our farmland, support term limits, ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks and hold the federal bureaucracy accountable. South Carolina needs a proven conservative with courage and energy to fight for the next generation. Vote Russell Fry for the United States Senate.

    This special election is about turnout! Turnout will decide our nominee. You simply can’t sit at home and assume someone else will vote. This will be a really close election. If you want Russell Fry representing, you in the U.S. you need to cast your vote for Russell Fry tomorrow between 7am and 7pm.  Social media post and yard signs do not elect U.S. Senators you do! I hope many of you are making calls for the campaign tonight as I am.  Get out the VOTE!

    The special Republican primary is Tuesday, August 11. Polls are open 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Anyone in line by 7:00 p.m. may vote. Voters should verify their polling place because some locations have changed and bring an accepted photo ID.

    Voters who participated in the June Republican primary—or did not vote in either June party primary—are eligible. Those who voted in the June Democratic primary are not eligible. Official SC Votes election information

  • Why South Carolina Needs a Sharper Local Voice

    Welcome to The Palmetto Perspecive

    South Carolina deserves coverage that pays attention to the details, asks better questions, and treats local stories like they matter. The Palmetto Perspecive was created to offer a fresh take on politics, policy, current events, and culture through reporting and commentary rooted in the Palmetto State.

    Led by Drew Johnson, this site is built for readers who want more than recycled headlines and predictable talking points. Expect a mix of news, opinion, and sharp observations that aim to inform, challenge, and occasionally raise an eyebrow in the best possible way.

    What Readers Can Expect

    • Clear coverage of South Carolina politics and policy
    • Thoughtful opinion pieces with a distinct point of view
    • Commentary on current events shaping local communities
    • Cultural observations that reflect the character of the state

    Whether the story starts in Columbia, unfolds in city hall, or spills into everyday life across the state, The Palmetto Perspecive aims to connect the dots for readers who care about where South Carolina is headed. The goal is simple: publish work that is readable, relevant, and worth coming back for.

    Good local commentary does not just react to the news. It helps readers understand why it matters.

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    If you are interested in smart coverage of South Carolina with personality and perspective, you are in the right place. Follow along for new stories, strong opinions, and a closer look at the issues shaping the state today.