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Georgia & NC State Convention Report
Both dramatically different from the SCGOP Convention
This past weekend both the North Carolina & the Georgia GOP State Conventions were held … and both were dramatically different from the SCGOP Convention held in Lexington on May 20th.
National Showcase Speakers!!!
First of all, both the NC and the Georgia conventions had national showcased speakers. Even though both conventions were on the same day, President TRUMP himself spoke live & in-person in both NC & Georgia.
Vivek Ramaswamy spoke at the Georgia GOP Convention and committed to pardon President TRUMP on Day #1 (Jan 20th, 2025) if elected.
“It would be much easier for me to win this election if Trump weren’t in the race, but I stand for principles over politics. I commit to pardon Trump promptly on January 20, 2025 and to restore the rule of law in our country,” Vivek said.
Even though DeSantis & Pence backed out of the Georgia GOP Convention last minute … they did both speak at the NC Convention.
Although not really a big surprise given their poor polling numbers and expected lack of grassroots delegate support in both Georgia & NC, Tim Scott & Nikki Haley were nowhere to be seen.
However, as an added bonus … Kari Lake was the keynote speaker at a dinner Friday night at the Georgia GOP Convention.
Both Conventions were TELEVISED!!!
Next, both the NC and the Georgia conventions were televised live!!! Like serious national press coverage … livestreaming both events to a worldwide audience … and with the global press in attendance.
It was a showcase event for their respective GOPs and their respective States.
The SCGOP Convention … a complete dud as it relates to the video & national press coverage. We do not believe they were allowed by the SCGOP to video or livestream the event.
Both Conventions were HUGE Events!!!
Both conventions were HUGE events where Republicans in both states could RALLY around the Republican cause. The Georgia GOP State Convention alone had 2,261 DELEGATES (compared to 943 for SC), plus alternates … and along with the Press, their convention allowed guests to attend the event as well.
It was celebration and rallying point to kickoff the 2024 presidential election season for both states. Both will be key states in the general election.
The GAGOP gave 7 1/2 Months Notice!!!
And whereas the SCGOP Convention date & location was withheld until the last moment here in South Carolina … the Georgia “2023 Convention Call” was made on October 24th, 2022 … nearly 7 1/2 months in advance.
The GAGOP Convention was a 3 DAY Event!!!
Although the SCGOP State Convention was an in & out affair … as fast as possible … the Georgia GOP State Convention was a 3 DAY EVENT!!!
It was not necessarily cheap … but although that can be an issue for some (which can be addressed in other ways) … it was a fantastic opportunity to come together and RALLY for the Republican cause.
Given the division in the SC Republican Party … we could have really used this sort of a format … that is “if” the SCGOP leadership really wanted unity, which we do not think they do since they are the source of the division with the SC Republican Party.
Remember … they want to “Keep it SMALL, to control it ALL!!!”
Tons of Convention Information:
And this was mind blowing. Go to the Georgia GOP website. There is a TON of information on the GAGOP Convention.
As compared to the SCGOP Convention … it was like pulling teeth to find any information whatsoever and we could not even get the agenda or convention rules until we got to the convention … and even the Resolutions to be passed (and a few FAQs) were only published 3 days prior to the convention. What a mess!!!
www.gagop.org/2023-state-convention/
Most Importantly … No Democrat Representation!!!
And this was the kicker!!! We have not surveyed other states, but we did notice that in at least Georgia, the state delegate allocations for counties are made based on REPUBLICAN VOTERS … not population like in South Carolina. Ask yourself, why do Democrats get representation in the SCGOP?
We noticed this problem when Drew McKissick tried to ramrod H 4066 through the SC Legislature in an obvious attempt to give himself more “power” over the SCGOP. That effort passed the SC House in record speed since McKissick obviously has a great many allies there … but it failed in the SC Senate where we are told he is not liked.
SIDE NOTE: Maybe the fact Drew McKissick has more “friends” in the SC House explains why he apparently was able to stop / stall the $55 MILLION “real” school choice bill (PACE / ACE – S285) in the House while it passed in the Senate. Hmmmm …
Why not with the SCGOP Convention?
All of the above makes total sense to us … it is businesslike … and it is what leaders would be doing if they wanted to #GrowTheGOP here in South Carolina.
But as you know SC is “different” … and as we teach … the “establishment” appears to simply want to “Keep it SMALL, to control it ALL!!!”
Certainly NC & GA have their own problems and concerns with the “establishment” Republicans in those two states … but at least they seem interested in growing their respective GOPs and providing a more open and transparent process than what is ramrodded through here in SC.
LearnTheirTricks!!!
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Greenville County Republican Party Chairman Jeff Davis Issues Statement on RJ May Sentencing
They defended him until the end!
Greenville County Republican Party Chairman Statement on RJ May’s Sentencing
Greenville, SC – January 14, 2026 – The Greenville County Republican Party (GCRP) expresses its sincere gratitude to the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina for their diligent and thorough work in prosecuting former State Representative and co-founder of the SC Freedom Caucus, RJ May, on federal charges of distributing child sexual abuse material.
We are thankful for the comprehensive investigation and prosecution that ensured accountability, culminating in today’s court-imposed sentence of 17.5 years in federal prison, to be followed by 20 years of supervised release and $58,000 in restitution to victims.
As a public servant who advanced legislation aimed at punishing child abusers and protecting vulnerable individuals, Mr. May’s private actions in distributing such horrific and depraved material represent a profound betrayal of public trust and the very principles he publicly championed. He, above all others, should have known better.
Chairman Jeff Davis of the Greenville County Republican Party stated: “It is disgusting but not surprising to find this level of depravity in South Carolina politics. This case is a stark reminder of how predators can hide behind positions of power and public virtue, making the betrayal even more egregious.”
Crimes against children are among the most heinous offenses imaginable, and we stand firmly with the victims and their families in demanding full justice. The Greenville County GOP remains unwavering in its commitment to upholding the rule of law, protecting the innocent, and supporting every effort to combat child exploitation at all levels.
We continue to pray for healing and restoration for all those affected by this tragedy.
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Read FITSNews’ Andy Fancher’s recap of all the details HERE.
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SC Freedom Caucus Co-Founder Rep. RJ May Sentenced to 17.5 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Child Pornography
They defended him until the end!
It have been a long and revealing saga, but the sentence have finally been handed out.
SC Freedom Caucus Co-Founder and former SC House Rep. RJ May was sentenced today to 17 1/2 years in Federal Prison … followed by 20 years supervision … and a permanent Sex Offender label.
Was it enough? If you have read the court filings in this case … the gory details … you would probably say no. But we can say compared to the sex offender penalties we have seen out of the Alan Wilson’s SC Attorney General’s Office, it was a 1,000 times more than most expected.
Have politicians learned anything? Not particularly. We have watched constantly as his fellow elected officials in the SC Freedom Caucus have covered and protected him. We here have been at odds with RJ May for nearly a decade. It was clear the paid POLITICAL CONSULTANT was not who he said he was. Rumors over just this matter abound starting in April / May 2024 … and although RJ May had disappeared from the public view his fellow SC Freedom Caucus members were calling him an “upstanding member” in November 2024 and badgering reporters for even asking about the matter. (HERE)
The betrayal has been HUGE … the apology and lesson learned has been nonexistent.
Developing story … stay tuned.
Read FITSNews’ Andy Fancher’s recap of all the details HERE.
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SC Attorney General Candidate DAVID PASCOE Speaks to the GCRP
40 Minutes You Don’t Want To Miss!
40 minutes you don’t want to miss! The SC Attorney General Republican Primary (June 9th, 2026) is the hottest statewide campaign in South Carolina. After 16 years of go along to get along good ole boy politics at the Attorney General’s Office under AG Alan Wilson (who is now running for governor) … South Carolinian’s have a primary election that will set the direction of law enforcement and the fight against corruption for the next 20 years.
David Pascoe, the First Judicial Circuit Solicitor, is the odds on favorite … but the the uniparty establishment is hot to push back and protect itself. It however is not working so far.
Watch for yourself. 40 minutes you don’t want to miss.
David Pascoe 1/12/2026 Presentation (YouTube – HERE)
See also our interview on DAVID PASCOE from November 28th, 2025. (HERE) We hope to have the other two Republican AG candidates on soon … stay tuned!
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