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Huge Court of Appeals Win – Davis v Leupp
How Did It Get This BAD?
We have been surprised at the amount of interest in the October 6th Davis v. Leupp SC Court of Appeals article (HERE) … and how it relates to the desperate need for Judicial Reform here in South Carolina.
Well … guess what … WE WON!!!
Last Thursday the SC Court of Appeals issued it’s ruling that the case be REVERSED AND REMANDED. That simply means the ruling of the lower Court here in Greenville was overturned (i.e., reversed) and the case is being sent back (i.e., remanded) back to the lower court for further disposition.
So … now we get back to the original case against Mr. Nate Leupp … who happens to be the former Chairman of the Greenville County Republican Party (GCRP) … my immediate predecessor as Chairman of the GCRP … and interestingly enough the employee of Rep. Adam Morgan (R – Greenville), Chairman of the SC Freedom Caucus.
How Did It Get This BAD?
As many of you who reached out … including lawyers who understand the civil procedure issues … this appeal was a Law School 101 case. Many have asked “how in the heck was this case originally dismissed?” Well, IT IS THAT BAD IN OUR SOUTH CAROLINA COURTS!!!
Ask yourself … what are the ramifications? The trial court Judge who improperly dismissed the case is retiring next year. What does he care? Does he lose his retirement? Of course not. Will this ruling overturning his order impact a future re-appointment … NO!!! Years of delay … it seems the goal was achieve no matter what the outcome.
YES … JUDICIAL REFORM!!!
GOOD NEWS … JUDICIAL REFORM is going to be a hot topic in the 2024 SC Legislative Session. South Carolina is one of two states that allows it’s legislators to pick our judges. This is not just a criminal issue … it is civil as well … so no half measures … only FULL JUDICIAL REFORM!!!
And guess what … 9 of the 16 Solicitors in South Carolina … Republicans & Democrats … wrote an unprecedented letter (see HERE) about it just YESTERDAY!!!
There is so much more the come, but it is happening … so stay tuned as we dig deeper … share with you more examples … and keep pushing!!!
AOL / The State article: HERE
PDF of the Solicitors Letter: HERE
The 3 Page Order:
(PDF Copy HERE)
Dum spiro spero
(“While I breathe, I hope”)
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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.
Coffee & Politics – May 15th, 2026 – YouTube (HERE), RUMBLE (HERE) & X (HERE)
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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).
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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):
