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Judicial Reform – Upcoming Court of Appeals Ruling

This South Carolina case is extra clear

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“Judicial Reform” … it is a hot topic buzz phrase going around and a lot of people are expecting our SC Legislature to do something about it in this upcoming 2024 legislative session that starts just seven days from today in Columbia on January 9th. We have been preaching it for years now (HERE) … even way before the founding of mySCGOP in 2021.

But we wanted to give you all a REAL LIFE and developing example of why we need judicial reform … even at the SC Court of Appeals level. This is just a preview of an expected court ruling coming any week now.

The SC Court of Appeals is in a quandary. Rule in favor of Jeff Davis and a plain language reading of the law … thus exposing the good ole boy legislators … or try to cover it up even more and expose the judicial system as doing the bidding of the good ole boy legislators. What will the Court do … especially in the midst of all this discussion on “judicial reform”?

The case also has to do with SCHOOL CHOICE (another hot topic for the 2024 legislative session – see HERE) … and it is a matter the founders here at mySCGOP are intimately involved with as our Chairman Jeff Davis filed the original case back on February 12th, 2020 in Newberry County. If the Court rules in favor of Jeff Davis, that will open up all the government and monied special interest “corruption” that has been going on in private school choice arena. Yes, it is a quandary for the Court.

Only a Declaratory Judgment: Know too this case wasn’t a real “lawsuit” seeking money damages, suing anyone personally, or anything like that. It was a simple DECLARATORY JUDGMENT case asking the court to simply interpret the law since no one could get the SC Department of Revenue (SCDOR – Hartley Powell), the Secretary of State’s Office (SOS – Mark Hammond) or the SC Attorney General’s Office (SCAG – Alan Wilson) to enforce a plain language reading of the law against their “friend” Chad Connelly and do anything to protect special needs children who were suffering.

What was “the law”? Pretty simple! The SC school choice program … inappropriately named “Exceptional SC” … and nationally ranked as the worst school choice program in America … was only allowed, by law, to spend up to 2% of it’s donations on administrative overhead expenses. But Exceptional SC was spending well in excess of that 2% legal limit … not by a little bit, but by A LOT … reportedly 5 or 6 times the legal limit … and mainly to pay Chad Connelly’s $11,300 / mth “contracting fee“. Good “part-time” work while you build your other business (Faith Wins) if you can get it.


“The public charity may expend up to two percent of the fund for administration and related costs.”

S.C. Code Ann. § 12-6-3790(B)(4)


Jeff Davis had been screaming about the overspending trying to get Chad & Exceptional SC to stop the excess spending as the funds were intended for and coming out of children’s scholarship funds. But Chad and the Exceptional SC Board were having none of that … the overspending spending continued … and no one at SCDOR, SOS or the SCAG were willing to stop it either. Yep … the Good Ole Boy system … protect their “friend” Chad!!!

So, with no other options … Jeff sought help and direction from the SC Courts.


Jeff Davis vs. Chad Connelly, Tom Persons & Exceptional SC (2020-CP-36-00093, Appeal 2020-001348): On January 15th, 2020, the SC Department of Revenue finally issued it’s legally required annual report on Exceptional SC. That report included the CPA financials that PROVED without any doubt what we all expected … that Exceptional SC was spending in excess of the 2% legal limit. So a few weeks later on February 12th, 2020, the Declaratory Judgement was filed.

Realize this case is unique in SC judicial history. No case like it had ever been filed. Typically when you donate to a non-profit, what ever the non-profit does with the money, the DONOR has no say. The only parties that can “sue” are the non-profit’s board members and the State Attorney General (neither of which were willing to do anything in this matter as they were Chad’s friends). That legal standard is universal. Only 2 other states have ever heard unique cases like this one … and both state’s Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the donor (in this situation, the Jeff Davis equivalent).

Basically the courts in those two other states found in these unique cases that if the non-profit formally agreed to use the donation for a specific purpose … they had do so … and the donor had a right to sue if the non-profit failed to do so and used the funds for something else.

In this South Carolina case it is extra clear. Not only did Exceptional SC say on it’s website that they would use 98% of donors money for special needs children’s scholarships … the LAW actually required it … and Exceptional SC did not do so … to the reported tune of $275,406. No small amount.

Judge Donald Hocker in Newberry (the hometown of Chad Connelly) ruled against Jeff Davis given the uniqueness of the case and Davis’ commitment to appeal to the SC Court of Appeals so we could get a formal ruling from a superior court.

It is now three and a quarter years later, and that appeal is ready and waiting for a ruling.


The appeal itself was filed October 7th, 2020, and has gone though the entire process. It was initially scheduled for oral arguments in October 2023 … but after Mr. Davis appears before the Court of Appeals on September 12th, 2023 (where Jeff did mention the judicial reform issue on Live Court TV – HERE – and see Articles HERE & HERE)… the oral arguments in this case were CANCELLED … and the case was submitted to the Court of Appeals based solely on the written filings. Ask yourself … why would the Court of Appeals not what to hear oral arguments and ask questions on such an important and unique case?

Interesting right?

Well, it has been 3 months now and a ruling is expected any week. How will the Court of Appeals rule? Will they keep delaying? Is there any way on the planet that the SC Court of Appeals can rule that donors do not have “standing” to sue when THE LAW required a non-profit to use 98% of the donors donation for special needs children’s scholarships … and the non-profit executives used the funds to pay administrative overhead expenses and the Executive Director’s (Chad Connelly’s) $11,300 / mth “contracting fee”.

We can’t wait for a ruling!


We will use this article as background for when the actual ruling comes out … but no matter what happens this will be a WIN / WIN!

If the Court of Appeals rules in favor of Jeff Davis (& the children) … we get to go back to the trial court in Newberry and push for the recoupment of $275,406 for special needs children scholarships.

If the Court of Appeals rules against Jeff Davis (& the children) … we have Exhibit #1 in why South Carolina needs substantial “judicial reform” … not just the half measures legislators are talking about today.

Stay tuned …

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mySCGOP Online Precinct ReOrg Manual

Empowering South Carolinians Though Precinct Engagement

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www.mySCGOP.xyz

We have been teaching Precinct ReOrg here in South Carolina since 2021 … and participation has increased substantially for The People in 2021 & 2023 … it worked … and we want to make #ReOrg2025 will be the BIGGEST EVER!!!

And obviously we have gotten A LOT of questions over the years.

We believe ReOrg should be a transparent & fair process … but the RINOs don’t want you to know about it … and they cheat.  Y’all know our theory … the RINOs want to “Keep it small to control it all.”  We however what EVERYONE to know about ReOrg … because we trust The People … and we don’t want anyone controlling the Party … especially RINOs.

Over the past four years we have shared A LOT with our morning emails (like this) … and shared these articles on www.mySCGOP.news … everything from data, Rules, tactics & strategies to further the MAGA America First Agenda here in South Carolina … to empower The People to FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!!! 

But … we still get A LOT of questions on the nuts & bolts of ReOrg … the “basics” … especially from the sooooooo many new Patriots getting involved every day … so we thought it would be helpful to put our REORG MANUAL online … on a dedicated website with all the basics … all the ABCs … on “.xyz” ….   

Take a look … let us know your thoughts, any edits, any additions … and let’s teach EVERYONE about ReOrg.  We will be adding more … but email us at team@mySCGOP.com

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.

Jeff is also “barred” from attending the SCGOP State Executive Committee Meetings (HERE). Why? Because he dared to run against Drew McKissick for SCGOP Chairman – coming in 2nd with Drew only being reelected by 1.8% (HERE & HERE) – and in September 2021 he told the State Executive Committee that Chad Connelly had been under SLED investigation for a year and a half … and it was true (HERE & HERE).


Send us your opinion on this great debate … and how you would like to see it solved … by emailing us at team@mySCGOP.com.


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Dig Deeper – Treasurer Curtis Loftis

“When something makes no sense … DIG DEEPER!!!”

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Friends, one of our main teaching themes in politics (and life generally) is “When something makes no sense … DIG DEEPER!!!” For example, I had two good friends call me last Tuesday night because a former statewide political candidate had told them that if I was elected SCGOP Chairman in May … I would receive a $5 MILLION check from the school choice lobby.  Seriously, ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?!   What this lie spreader (is that a term? lol) does not understand is that we are FIGHTING the monied special interest school choice lobby … they would never write me a check … and in fact the America Federation for Children, employer of the Gay Porn actor Corey DeAngelis (mySCGOP.news 10/8/2024:  HERE), actually endorsed Drew McKissick.  Did McKissick receive a $5 MILLION check in May 2023???

It was an absurd allegation … but people believe this sort of garbage in the political world all the time … and we must learn to not fall for these political tactics.  Study the psychology and the mental / political manipulation that goes on … it truly is fascinating once you start to see it.  

So, why would someone spread this lie about me?  Simple … “they” (RINOs & a few select others) are scared to death “crazy” TRUMP supporting MAGA America First leaders like myself and others will take over the SCGOP.  They can’t have that … can they?  😉


Well, a similar situation came up last week as well when a random individual asked a good friend … Did you hear our State Treasurer stole $1.8 BILLION Dollars?  Again, how absurd is that!?!?!?  Seriously, that would be the crime of the century … but study the psychology and how we got to this point.  Note how that general narrative (that something really bad happened) is being spread by certain politicians and the #FakeNews mainstream media.  It really is an interesting study when you see past the emotional triggers and half truths.  

It is the same sort of Project Mockingbird (Wikipedia: HERE) scam they ran against President TRUMP that is all coming out now.  Have we not figured out we are LIED to constantly … or is the other side so desperate their lies are getting bigger an bigger?  $1.8 Billion?  $5 Million?  It’s nutty!!!

But the real question is … and we will need to dig even deeper over time … who and what is behind the smear campaign against Curtis Loftis … and why?

First of all, let me make clear I have ZERO concerns that Curtis Loftis has done something wrong here.  Curtis is not the State Comptroller (ie, the state accountant), nor is the the State Auditor … the two people responsible, and the two people that have already resigned over this scandal.  Curtis has nothing to do with accounting nor the books & records for the state.  He is our State Banker … he invests and oversees the money he is given … period.

As a CPA / Tax Attorney … I come from this finance world and have had a few billionaire clients back in the day … so the way I have explained it to friends is as such … this is like your personal investment advisor being blamed for what your CPA did on your tax return.  How are the two related?  They are not.

So … obviously there are a ton of RED FLAGS popping up when we see Curtis Loftis (the banker / investment guy) being blamed by political folks for what the CPA / accountants did wrong.  It just makes no sense.


As someone who has had more lies told about them than most … here is my quick “political” analysis knowing how these things play out … and knowing the corrupt side of the political and mental manipulation that is obviously being done against Curtis.  The three reasons Curtis is being “attacked” … like Donald TRUMP was … over something he has nothing to do with.

(#1) “They” are scared Curtis will run for Governor or US Senate:   Curtis Loftis is easily the most popular elected official in the State of South Carolina.  Not the Governor, not the Lt. Governor … not Alan Wilson or Nancy Mace … not even Senator Tim Scott (and I won’t mention Lindsey).  Everybody in South Carolina LOVES Curtis Loftis … and the “everybody” I am talking about are The People and grassroots activists.  He is personable, friendly, will talk with anyone … and “if” he wanted to run for Governor or against Lindsey Graham in 2026, he would be the frontrunner by far.

So … if you are politician wanting to run for Governor or US Senate … or a current politician (or company – see #3 below) afraid of what Curtis might do if elected Governor or as our US Senator … what do you do with the real threat of “Curtis”?  Simple, you start a SMEAR CAMPAIGN now … two years in advance … to beat his reputation down and fool people into thinking something absurd, like “he stole $1.8 billion”.  It is very simple, yet very diabolical … but it is what politicians, political consultants and even diabolical companies do.  Yes, it happens ALL THE TIME!!!  

To demonstrate the point … ask yourself why is our SC Attorney General Alan Wilson not saying anything about this $1.8 BILLION dollar issue?   Shouldn’t he opine as to whether Curtis Loftis has any responsibility in this matter … or if there was any criminality at all (which I don’t think there was – even by the accountants)?  Well, note that AG Wilson has been silent … and AG Wilson is presumably running for Governor in 2026.  Perhaps AG Wilson thinks its best for Curtis to look as bad as possible, “just in case” Curtis decides to run for Governor.  It’s a theory … but know that AG Wilson is not the only one that would want Curtis out of the way.

(#2) #FollowTheMONEY:  A second theory … as our State Treasurer, Curtis Loftis  oversees more than $70 billion in public funds for State of South Carolina.  He determines where to custody those assets (i.e., which bank or financial institution) and who will be the investment advisors. One percent (1%) a year, here or there in the investment world is a rounding error … but 1% of $70 BILLION is also $700 million a year … so we are talking about HUGE money.  There are corrupt people that want to get their fingers in that pie … and that could be disastrous for the State of South Carolina and our taxpayers.

This HUGE “money grab” alone could explain the bizarre blaming of Curtis Loftis for the incompetence and errors of the state accountants & auditors.

(#3) BlackRock / Globalist types & DEI:   Now this third theory is good … and the people potentially behind it are particularly “bad” to say the least … but ask yourself “who” has been the most vocal voice against DEI, social credit scores and all that mess here in South Carolina?  None other than our State Treasurer Curtis Loftis.  And “who” has been the target of those accusations … the GLOBALIST and companies like BlackRock and their billionaire CEO & lifelong Democrat Party supporter Larry Fink (Wikipedia:  HERE).

We know these people hold a grudge … and it is not unusual for institutions to “target” their naysayers.  You really don’t want to call out a company like BlackRock who has $11.5 TRILLION in assets under management … yes, $11.5 TRILLION … and Curtis Loftis did that … and he did that to protect The People and the State of South Carolina!!!  We should be giving him a medal of honor.  

Folks on the left and in the Democrat Media are all worried about what Elon Musk might do with his net worth of $400 Billion … well, what about a guy like Larry Fink controlling $11.5 TRILLION!!!   Curtis Loftis stood up for The People … and he stood up against the biggest folks in the investment industry.  The last thing those people want is another TRUMP style politician with massive grassroots support … so better to take him out early and however they can.


Remember … always think LOGICALLY … not emotionally!!!  There are bad people out there trying to influence you one way or the other using your emotions against you.  Don’t fall for it.  Jeff Davis is not getting a $5 million dollar check … nor has Curtis Loftis stolen $1.8 Billion … but there are people scared of me … and much, much, much more scared of our SC State Treasure Curtis Loftis … and that my friends is a good thing.

Again, as we teach … “When something makes no sense … DIG DEEPER!!!”

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.

Jeff is also “barred” from attending the SCGOP State Executive Committee Meetings (HERE). Why? Because he dared to run against Drew McKissick for SCGOP Chairman – coming in 2nd with Drew only being reelected by 1.8% (HERE & HERE) – and in September 2021 he told the State Executive Committee that Chad Connelly had been under SLED investigation for a year and a half … and it was true (HERE & HERE).


Send us your opinion on this great debate … and how you would like to see it solved … by emailing us at team@mySCGOP.com.


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Happy Sunday – February 9th, 2025

2 Timothy 2:14

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Pointless arguments … how often do you get distracted by lies or half truths, manipulation, excuses? Pointless arguments lead to distraction and ultimately destruction … they ruin those who listen and damage reputation of those that are behind the fabrication and hypocrisy. Focus on core truths, VERIFY, VERIFY, VERIFY! Listen, seek understanding but stay truthful to the gospel, without compromise.

Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
2 Timothy 2:14

To repeat from last Sunday (HERE), Experiencing ups and downs in your life, don’t forget to put Jesus FIRST …

Happy Sunday!

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2025 – How Many Delegates Per Precinct?

Is it unclear that Drew McKissick is a “problem”?

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Determining and reporting to you the number of delegates per precinct is a complete mess for 2025.  On December 17th, 2024, Drew McKissick presented 4 options to the SCGOP State Executive Committee.  The only problem, Rule 4(2)(6) only allows for 2 options (see below).  And to make things even worse, Drew suggested, and the “DrewBots” on the State EC agreed on, an option that does not comply with the Rules.  They voted for the June 11th, 2024 Primary option – total ballots cast – Republicans and DEMOCRATS!!!   So yes … Democrats will be helping determine the number of delegates for our 2025 SCGOP ReOrg.

Is it unclear that Drew McKissick is a “problem”?

To try and “fix” this issue and allow for MORE delegates so that we can GROW the SCGOP and your local County Republican Party … I was one of 8 State ECs to call for a Special Meeting to reconsider this error.  We wanted to use the February 24th, 2024, Presidential Preference Primary (as per the Rules) – a solution that would generally give precincts MORE delegates per precinct.

Shouldn’t we us Republican votes to determine the Republican delegates?  Isn’t more better?  Don’t we want more MAGA / America First TRUMP supporters?  Well, apparently Drew, et al. don’t.

That Special Meeting was held via ZOOM last Friday night (1/31/2025) … but as expected the “establishment” State Executive Committee voted it down.  Only 14 SCGOP State ECs voted in favor of reconsidering … the 11 America First State ECs (Greenville, Pickens, Anderson, York, Fairfield, Dorchester, Lexington, Kershaw, Lee, Barnwell & Colleton) … as well as 3 other Drew voters that switched this time, likely from pressure within their counties.  

For instruction on “how” to calculate your precinct delegates, see this mySCGOP article from March 3rd, 2023:  HERE.  

If and when we get accurate precinct delegate counts – we will post them online for all to see.  Stay tuned … 

[NOTE:  To compound the problem, the total delegates presented by Drew McKissick at the December 17th meeting … for 11 of the 46 counties … are calculated incorrectly.  No one has been able to reconcile the numbers … and there even appears to be some discrepancies with the vote counts being presented by the SC State Election Commission.  We can only assume they will fix the errors … but overall it is a big mess.]  

FEBRUARY 15TH STATE EC MEETING:  Precinct Packets will not be distributed to County Leadership until the February 15th State EC meeting in Columbia.  Expect your local county to review the packets and start distribution to Precinct Presidents after that time.

Don’t forget … RECRUIT, RECRUIT, RECRUIT!!!  With the election of President Donald J. TRUMP and especially with all the activity going on in Washington DC right now … this is the best time EVER to grow your precinct and the Republican Party.

Greenville Delegates per Precinct (2025):  HERE


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.

Jeff is also “barred” from attending the SCGOP State Executive Committee Meetings (HERE). Why? Because he dared to run against Drew McKissick for SCGOP Chairman – coming in 2nd with Drew only being reelected by 1.8% (HERE & HERE) – and in September 2021 he told the State Executive Committee that Chad Connelly had been under SLED investigation for a year and a half … and it was true (HERE & HERE).


Send us your opinion on this great debate … and how you would like to see it solved … by emailing us at team@mySCGOP.com.


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Happy Sunday – February 2nd, 2025

Colossians 1:15

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Experiencing ups and downs in your life, don’t forget to put Jesus FIRST. He is the creator and center of our existence, better than everything. Don’t question why, don’t wonder when, don’t settle for anything less than Jesus!

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation
Colossians 1:15

To repeat from last Sunday (HERE), if you have been feeling grateful and accomplished, remember the times when you felt hopeless …

Happy Sunday!

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Focus on Your SLATE!!!

Seriously … FOCUS ON YOUR PRECINCT SLATE!!! #ReOrg2025

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Seriously … FOCUS ON YOUR PRECINCT SLATE!!!  People will ask a thousand questions about ReOrg … all the minor details and procedure / rule things … but if I ask them if they have their SLATE ready … their eyes will get big and the excuses begin.  It’s human nature … it is an avoidance tactic … your kids do it all the time (lol) … but fight it … WRITE DOWN YOUR SLATE!!!

Consider it like a party plan … treat it like a wedding invite list if you have to … figure out “who” are you inviting?  Start with a DRAFT … and use a pencil.  Write down as delegates ALL the names of ALL your neighbors & friends that you are inviting to your ReOrg PARTY.  Put down everybody and list their phone number so you can call / text them.  Then list “potential” names next to the EC, President and the other officer roles.  List 2 or 3 for EC, 2 or 3 for President, etc.  You can always edit it or mark people out that can’t come … but PUT IT IN WRITING … and LIST EVERYONE!!!

We have plenty of time to figure out / teach you the Rules and other details … but know this … (#1) you have LIMITED TIME to invite people … and (#2) if you show up with 30 people (and the RINOs only have 5), YOU WIN no matter what happens!!!  Invite ALL your friends!!! 

It takes time to plan a party invite list … so DO IT NOW!!!

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.

Jeff is also “barred” from attending the SCGOP State Executive Committee Meetings (HERE). Why? Because he dared to run against Drew McKissick for SCGOP Chairman – coming in 2nd with Drew only being reelected by 1.8% (HERE & HERE) – and in September 2021 he told the State Executive Committee that Chad Connelly had been under SLED investigation for a year and a half … and it was true (HERE & HERE).


Send us your opinion on this great debate … and how you would like to see it solved … by emailing us at team@mySCGOP.com.


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