General
Four Huge America FIRST VICTORIES!!!
York County, Dorchester County, Anderson County, Barnwell County
The America FIRST movement had HUGE WINS over the past few days with clean sweeps in several counties.
> YORK COUNTY
York was probably the biggest win with an overwhelming victory in favor of Chairman Elect Larry Barnett and his team taking every position in county party leadership.
The York County Republican Party victory was particularly sweet after …
#1) An “anonymous” hit-piece mailer (now linked to Chad Connelly & the SCGOP … and it apparently backfired bigtime) was sent to York Delegates slandering Jeff Davis, his wife Olga Lisinska & mySCGOP … and
#2) Freedom Caucus Congressman Ralph Norman (who also endorsed Nikki Haley for President on 2/15/2023) sent an endorsement letter for the then current “establishment” State EC … slandering the America First group as “so-called ‘patriots'”.
Congressman Norman’s endorsed RINO candidate received only 12% of the vote.
#WatchWhatTheyDoNotWhatTheySay!!!
> DORCHESTER COUNTY
Dorchester County also had a huge win with the RE-ELECTION of State Executive Committeeman Joe Cali with a landslide victory 63% (to 37) of the vote. The America FIRST team rallied behind Joe … and also swept 27 of the 29 State Delegates as well. #GreatJob!!!
Joe was specifically targeted for VOTING FOR ELECTION INTEGRITY (and for simply talking to the “lepers” as Drew McKissick publicly called us in press articles). Establishment legislators came out in force with endorsements against Joe … but that backfired as well!!!
As in York County … it is clear LEGISLATOR ENDORSEMENTS DO NOT WORK!!!
Your local county GOP is there to HOLD LEGISLATORS ACCOUNTABLE. Why would anyone think that a legislator endorsement is a good thing???
Some people are still playing the old school political game seeking political endorsements … not realizing that times have changes. Truth & Transparency is the new new thing!!!
> BARWELL COUNTY
In our most special win, patriots in Barnwell County have been diligently organizing … working the numbers … and biding their time … and last night they finally had their convention.
Chairwoman Elect Billie Brant absolutely crushed it in Barnwell with a huge victory. Billie and her husband Roland have been steadfast patriots throughout … so we can not be more excited for their teams victory. Larry Hutto will be the new State Executive Committeeman … and we can not wait to see them both in Columbia at the SCGOP State EC meetings.
NOTE, these are not positions for life .. or family dynasties: The Chairman for Barnwell has been there from at least 2009 from what we can tell … and his wife was also the State EC. It seems it was time for a change.
Sore Losers?: We also did notice that the long term Facebook group for the BCRP (run by the outgoing Chairman since 2009 as well) was “paused” yesterday. We assume after the convention loss … but we will see what we can find out. You will find it is typical that after a loss, the old guard likes to take their toys and go home.
We can attest that at least in Greenville, the old guard burned the house down on the way out. The entire GCRP office was stripped bare of any paperwork and files … and the long term Facebook page was “rebranded” for the newly formed SCGOP Upstate RINO club.
> ANDERSON COUNTY
Finally, in what is most assuredly the most controversial county party election (in a good way) was last nights election of former SC House Rep. and now Chairman Elect Jonathon Hill … and the re-election of long term “thorn in the side of the establishment” State Executive Committeeman Dan Harvell.
Jonathon Hill famously was “kicked out” of the SC House Republican Caucus … so Jonathon was Freedom Caucus before there was a Freedom Caucus.
You may also recall that current SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick and the SCGOP State Executive Committee (they should not get a pass) meddled in Jonathon’s June 2020 primary by sending mailers in support of his opponent.
The SCGOP hit-piece mailers FAILED and Jonathon was re-elected in 2020 … but it will be exciting times for sure to see the the duo of Jonathon Hill & Dan Harvell at the upcoming SC State Executive Committee meetings in Columbia.
#Winning!!!
[Note, Jonathon moved homes in 2022, thus changing districts, and did not seek re-election.]
Coffee & Politics – May 15th, 2026 – YouTube (HERE), RUMBLE (HERE) & X (HERE)
Friends, we have been running a weekly Coffee & Politics Meeting out of our Greenville Headquarters for nearly 5 years now … and it has been a huge hit. It is how we communicate our vision and #Mission to or local Volunteers and Community … and it one way we RECRUIT more people to the MAGA America First movement.
Thank You to Our Special Guest!!!
Thomas Dismukes (2026 Candidate for US Senate).
Just Call Me Thomas: HERE
Starts at Minute 49:53
WHEN: Every Friday from 11am – 1pm
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Coffee & Politics – May 8th, 2026 – YouTube (HERE), RUMBLE (HERE) & X (HERE)
Friends, we have been running a weekly Coffee & Politics Meeting out of our Greenville Headquarters for nearly 5 years now … and it has been a huge hit. It is how we communicate our vision and #Mission to or local Volunteers and Community … and it one way we RECRUIT more people to the MAGA America First movement.
Thank You to Our Special Guests!!!
Rom Reddy (2026 Candidate for SC Governor).
Reddy for Governor: HERE
Congressman William Timmons (4th Congressional District – running for reelection)
Campaign Website: HERE
Congressional Website: HERE
WHEN: Every Friday from 11am – 1pm
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OK friends … this one is a homework assignment.
Joe Kernell has served as Greenville County Administrator since 2004. Over that time, he has become one of the most controversial figures in local Greenville politics. Despite repeated calls over the years—if not the past decade—to “make a change,” Kernell remains in place.
So what’s going on?
The 2024 County Council elections brought significant turnover, with four new members (out of twelve total) campaigning – at least in part – on removing Kernell. Yet, just before those new members were sworn in, his contract was renewed on December 3, 2024.
Then it happened again.
On January 20, 2026, Kernell’s contract was extended for an additional 18 months—reportedly as a “final” extension. Voters were told Council had no real option but to approve the extension.
But does that actually make sense?
Remember: Watch what they DO, not what they SAY.
So here’s the assignment:
Below are the employment contracts for Kernell dating back to 2006. Many of you have legal or human resources backgrounds. Take a close look and tell us what you see.
Is there – or was there – a way out of these contracts?
We’re told the answer is no. That Council’s hands were tied.
But as we often say: where there is a WILL, there is a WAY.
So the real question becomes:
Was there simply no will to replace Kernell?
Send us your thoughts: team@mySCGOP.com
THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS:
November 15, 2006 (HERE):
December 7, 2011 (HERE):
March 13, 2019 (HERE):
March 5, 2024 (HERE):
December 3, 2024 (HERE):
January 20, 2026 (HERE):
