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Greenwood County Democratic Party (SC) @gwdcountydems.bsky.social · 4h

Trump's federal agents are terrorizing communities across America, but leaders like Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson are fighting back.

#Chicago #ICE #FightingBack

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Kyle Freeman For Senate @kyleforsc.bsky.social · 1d

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“Last night, South Carolina woke up to a nightmare no community should ever endure. Four lives were stolen from us. Twenty more people were injured. Families are shattered. A community is grieving.

My heart breaks for the victims, their loved ones, and everyone who was forever changed by this senseless act of violence. I’m praying for strength and healing for those in the hospital and for the families who received the worst possible news.

But prayers alone are not enough. We owe it to these families, and to every South Carolinian, to build a future where this kind of tragedy is not a regular headline. Gun violence is not inevitable. It is a choice our leaders make every time they look the other way, every time they offer thoughts and prayers but block common-sense solutions.

No family should have to wonder if their loved ones will come home from a bar, night club or a football game. No neighborhood should be defined by the violence it has endured. We need stronger background checks, red flag laws that keep guns out of dangerous hands, and investments in community violence prevention. These are not partisan ideas. They are common-sense steps to save lives.

South Carolina is better than this. We can honor those we’ve lost not just with our words, but with real action. I stand with the families, the first responders, and every neighbor mourning today, and I will fight every day to make sure tragedies like this become rarer, not routine.”

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Annie Andrews, MD @drannieandrews.com · 22h

There was a mass shooting in South Carolina last night and all we get from the GOP is thoughts and prayers.

Here’s my plan.

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Greenwood County Democratic Party (SC) @gwdcountydems.bsky.social · 16h

This wouldn't have been happening under Kamala. She had a plan for growth, unlike the current president's policy of stagnation. Just sayin'.

#Trumponomic #Jobs #TrumpTariffs

Report shows hiring at lowest since 2009 as economists turn to alternative data during shutdown blackout

The data points fill in some gaps on information that usually comes from the Labor Department but are delayed because of the shutdown.

www.cnbc.com

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Greenwood County Democratic Party (SC) @gwdcountydems.bsky.social · 16h

2️⃣ Trump has collected on tariffs (thanks to increased prices we ALL are now paying) and all that has been offset by the tax cuts he gave to the wealthy. So we're still in a major deficit.

And MAGA doesn't have a problem with that?

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Greenwood County Democratic Party (SC) @gwdcountydems.bsky.social · 16h

1️⃣ "Receipts from corporate income taxes decreased 15% compared to 2024, in part due to Trump's signature tax and spending plan passed by Congress this summer."

Let's make sure we're clear here:

US Annual Budget Deficit Steady at $1.8 Trillion, Despite Surge in Tariff Revenue

The federal government logged a $1.8 trillion budget deficit for the 2025 fiscal year, little changed from 2024 despite a surge in tariff revenues, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

www.bloomberg.com

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Greenwood County Democratic Party (SC) @gwdcountydems.bsky.social · 16h

Trump is following the authoritarian playbook by the letter.

He plans to invoke the Insurrection Act and normalize the deployment of troops to his enemies.

#InsurrectionAct #Authoritarianism

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Greenwood County Democratic Party (SC) @gwdcountydems.bsky.social · 1d

Donald "Mr. Peace" Trump just sits on his hands and waits for smaller nations to be obliterated. Then he swoops in with some pretend grand gesture and takes credit for ending the conflict.

He looks for high-fives while the blood of innocents drips from his hands.

Zelensky slams West's silence after more massive Russian attacks

Following yet another large-scale Russian attack on Sunday involving drones, bombs and missiles against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the lack of "real responses" from the West. "Un...

www.yahoo.com

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Greenwood County Democratic Party (SC) @gwdcountydems.bsky.social · 2d

#Healthcare #Shutdown #RepublicansOwnIt

Republican voters need affordable healthcare too.

They need to ask their Representatives why they disagree so strongly that they shut the government down over it!

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Greenwood County Democratic Party (SC) @gwdcountydems.bsky.social · 5d

"A year after Helene, North Carolina’s new housing program funded with federal dollars has managed one completed repair."

Trump has no FEMA money to help Americans in need. Yet he recently gave TWENTY BILLION DOLLARS to help his right-wing friend in Argentina - done without Congressional approval?

Helene damaged 73,000 NC homes. Some people are ‘losing hope’ waiting for help

For many, support from aid programs only goes so far, and the struggle has stretched a year.

www.newsobserver.com

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Greenwood County Democratic Party (SC) @gwdcountydems.bsky.social · 6d

It was a very interactive Breakfast Meeting Saturday morning. Thank you to all of the attendees and participants for a lively conversation on engaging your friends and neighbors in political discourse.

#GreenwoodSC #SouthCarolina #SCPol #SCDems #CivicEngagement

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Greenwood County Democratic Party (SC) @gwdcountydems.bsky.social · 7d

#LowCountry #DepartmentOfWar #PeteHegseth

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Greenwood County Democratic Party (SC) @gwdcountydems.bsky.social · 8d

This is a direct attack by Republicans on American children.

There is no other way to spin it.

"The tax and spending law will reduce Medicaid funding by $1 trillion and cut enrollment by 10 million to 15 million people over the next decade"

A majority of US children rely on Medicaid or CHIP, new study finds • SC Daily Gazette

A majority of children in the United States rely on Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program at some point by their 18th birthday, and many experience periods of coverage loss, according to...

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Greenwood County Democratic Party (SC) @gwdcountydems.bsky.social · 9d

#Democracy #JBPritzker #TrumpChaos

"Chaos and destabilization are the means. Eroding our democratic institutions is his end-goal."

- Governor JB Pritzker

Greenwood County Democratic Party (SC) @gwdcountydems.bsky.social · 10d

Our latest newsletter is OUT! Lots of updates including:

➡️ September Breakfast Meeting recap
➡️ Information about the October Breakfast meeting
➡️ Award nominations deadline
➡️ Information about the current government shutdown
➡️ And more!

Click below to read this edition.

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 12d

Are we great yet?

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 12d

The housing crisis under Donald Trump & JD Vance.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 12d

First decline in ADP construction payrolls since 2021.

(via Kev Gordon)

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12d

CNBC: "Very disappointing. It's a weak number. This is private sector jobs for September. The total comes in -32,000. And that was a surprise because economists were looking for an increase of 51,000. Also, the revision was not good. August now showing -3,000 compared to the initial read of 54,000"

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Greenwood County Democratic Party (SC) @gwdcountydems.bsky.social · 12d

Prices are already high—brace yourselves for a new wave of Trump tariffs.

#TrumpTariffs #PricesGoingUP

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Greenwood County Democratic Party (SC) @gwdcountydems.bsky.social · 13d

"Grocery prices rose 0.6 percent from July to August, the steepest one-month gain in roughly three years, according to the Consumer Price Index. They’re now 2.7 percent higher than a year ago and up nearly 30 percent from before the pandemic."

#TrumpSlump #GroceryPrices

thehill.com/business/551...

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Greenwood County Democratic Party (SC) @gwdcountydems.bsky.social · 14d

Let's find some time this Saturday to join with our fellow Democrat neighbors in their annual Fish Fry!

#SouthCarolina #McCormickSC #SCDems

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Greenwood County Democratic Party (SC) @gwdcountydems.bsky.social · 14d

The Democratic bill addresses the Republican healthcare crisis by reversing catastrophic healthcare cuts and permanently extending ACA tax credits.

Meanwhile, Republicans would rather shut the government down than keep healthcare affordable.

#TrumpsGovernmentShutdown

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Greenwood County Democratic Party (SC) @gwdcountydems.bsky.social · 14d

"Trump is lying to justify his own authoritarian desire to deploy the military on the streets of America’s cities, while also commandeering a police force from a Democratic mayor. This isn’t the first time Trump has manufactured a fake 'emergency.' It is one of his favorite tactics."

#NationalGuard

Trump’s Fake Emergencies are Straight Out of the Authoritarian Playbook

Five (other) instances when President Trump used baseless "emergencies" to seize unwarranted power

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Greenwood County Democratic Party (SC) @gwdcountydems.bsky.social · 14d

Learn more about Catherine Fleming Bruce: catherineflemingbruce.com

Contribute to her campaign: secure.actblue.com/donate/cathe...

Catherine Fleming Bruce

For US Senate from South Carolina

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Greenwood County Democratic Party (SC) @gwdcountydems.bsky.social · 14d

US Senate Candidate Catherine Fleming Bruce introduces herself.

See the full videos of the Candidates Forum: gwdcountydems.org/2025/07/31/u...

#SouthCarolina #SCPol #SCDems #USSenate #Candidate

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