Post Tagged with: "2020"

10/21: Goodwill’s birthday; Tom Steyer; Museum’s groundbreaking

10/21: Goodwill’s birthday; Tom Steyer; Museum’s groundbreaking

IN THIS EDITION
FOCUS:  Palmetto Goodwill plans for another 40 years of impact
BRACK: Steyer’s barbecue visit showed his passion and pragmatism
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: SCIWAY
GOOD NEWS: IAAM groundbreaking to be Oct. 25
FEEDBACK:  Says Tecklenburg is leader for city’s needs, future
MYSTERY PHOTO: Big, white building
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA:  Henry Laurens PInckney
CALENDAR:  Harvest Festival set for Nov. 2 with bluegrass, family fun

by · 10/21/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue
GOOD NEWS: Blue Jamboree to attract big-name Democrats in October

GOOD NEWS: Blue Jamboree to attract big-name Democrats in October

Staff reports  |  Thousands of Democrats will flock to a North Charleston field Oct. 5 to see big-name presidential candidates as the Charleston County Democratic Party holds its 2019 Blue Jamboree.

The event, which has been growing since it started in 2010 with 150 people, is getting a lot of attention due to the 2020 presidential contest with more than 2,000 tickets already being sold, according to the county party.

by · 09/02/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs
Lots of Democratic candidates on one stage at Rep. Jim Clyburn's world-famous fish fry in June.

BRACK: February primary still is a long way away

By Andy Brack, editor and publisher  |  An Australian journalist phoned the other day wanting a South Carolina take on the two recent Democratic presidential debates.

“Didn’t watch the debates,” I said.  “It’s all a little bit too early. There are eight months before the primary on Feb. 29, 2020.  There’s more than enough time to make an informed choice.”

by · 07/07/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Andy Brack, Views
7/8, full issue: On flood-damaged areas; 2020 presidential primary; FFF mural; More

7/8, full issue: On flood-damaged areas; 2020 presidential primary; FFF mural; More

IN THIS EDITION OF CHARLESTON CURRENTS

FOCUS, Palm: Much more work needed on flood-prone areas
COMMENTARY, Brack:  February primary is still a long way away
IN THE SPOTLIGHT:  Morris Financial Concepts, Inc.
PALMETTO POEM: Lady in White, by John L. Byrne
GOOD NEWS:  500 years of Chicora Cherokee history in 50 feet
FEEDBACK: Send us your letters
MYSTERY PHOTO:  Big old pot
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA:  Mexican War and South Carolina
CALENDAR:  Podcasters to offer live show at Gaillard Center

by · 07/07/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue
BRACK: Dems might screw up chance to beat tower of jelly

BRACK: Dems might screw up chance to beat tower of jelly

By Andy Brack, editor and publisher  | Democrats better watch it or they will screw up a huge opportunity to retake the White House in 2020.

With all of the toils and troubles of incumbent President Donald Triump — the lies, the mobster culture, the scandals, the Mueller investigation, the misogyny, the drama, the incessant twittering, the blatant corruption, the continuing attacks on the foundation of our democracy — one might think he would be easy political pickings.  But with a solid electoral base of about 40 percent, all that Trump has to do to win in 2020 is prey on fear to pick up 10 percent and fuel dissent about Democrats. Scary.

by · 04/25/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Andy Brack, Views
GOOD NEWS: Celebrating azaleas, history and sweet tea in Summerville

GOOD NEWS: Celebrating azaleas, history and sweet tea in Summerville

Staff reports  | The Rev. John Drayton Azalea Chapter of the American Azalea Society and Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will host the society’s 2019 convention on March 14-16 in Summerville.

“We are honored to have some of the top azalea experts coming to Summerville to experience the beauty of the gardens we have in the Charleston area,” said Tom Johnson, Magnolia’s executive director who also is president of the local azalea chapter.

by · 02/18/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs
View of a 2016 caucus in Alaska.  Via Wikipedia.

BRACK: S.C.’s role in 2020 presidential process is big, really big

By Andy Brack, editor and publisher  |  South Carolina will again play an outsized role in picking the next presidential candidates for U.S. voters. It’s where the political rubber hits the road.

In large part, the story is told by the numbers …

by · 01/21/2019 · Comments are Disabled · Andy Brack, Views