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A day that I never could have imagined, yet it was on God’s calendar the entire time 🙏🏾
*volume up*
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Hamilton R. Grant
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Hamilton R. Grant
@GrantForSC
South Carolina raised. CEO. HBCU Made (x2). Public servant. ΩΨΦ. ΚΚΨ. State Representative for SC House District 79
Columbia, SC Katılım Eylül 2009
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Political South Carolina’s worst kept secret. Here are the “proposed” map
Maayan Schechter@MaayanSchechter
As we wait for whatever the Senate does, a proposed map that is being distributed today throughout the House and dropped ahead of the House Judiciary’s first hearing tomorrow over redistricting.
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What’s happening to students of color at S.C. State, Winthrop and Coastal Carolina should concern all of us!
The State Newspaper@thestate
Winthrop University protest thrusts racism claims, leadership fight into public view thestate.com/news/local/edu…
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South Carolina leaders have underfunded the university for decades, the U.S. Department of Education claimed in a letter to Gov. Henry McMaster. thestate.com/news/politics-…
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Dear Senators,
HB. 5018 is sitting in Senate Finance and aims to update the salaries of officials such as the Lt. Gov. Perhaps we should defund her salary 🤷🏾♂️
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette@PamelaEvette
What happened at S.C. State University this week is emblematic of what's happening at institutions across our state and country, where the far left has silenced freedom of speech and pushed its radical, anti-American agenda for far too long. I applaud the members of the General Assembly who, like me, firmly believe that not one dime of taxpayer money should ever go to a school that discriminates against conservative views. It certainly won't happen when I'm governor.
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So I can put you down as an “aye” vote in fully funding the institution?
wistv.com/2026/02/17/sc-…
Sarita Edgerton 1776@lonetater
If a Lt Gov can’t feel safe at your publicly funded institution for a commencement speech, then neither can my tax dollars. #defundDEI
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And while we’re talking about money, PAY US WHAT YOU OWE US!
thestate.com/news/politics-…
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I’m also thrilled to learn that there’s a new found concern over campus safety at SC State now. It’s funny how the school requested millions in safety upgrades this budget cycle but now Republicans want to defund the entire school…
wistv.com/2026/02/17/sc-…
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The rescinded invitation isn’t about students hearing diverse ideas. In fact, they’ve heard those ideas their entire collegiate career. That’s why they’re graduating
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And while we’re here, let’s set the record straight. NOBODY said the Lt. Gov couldn’t come to the campus of S.C. State. In fact, the question that should be asked is how many times in her life has she even stepped foot on campus…
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I didn’t know that uninviting the Lt. Gov for calling black students a woke mob and radical leftist was political pressure. Most South Carolinians call it the right thing to do.
We’re in a sad state of affairs when we defend condescending politicians
Gil Gatch@GilGatch
Public universities exist to be a marketplace of ideas, not a gatekeeper of acceptable opinions. When a taxpayer-funded institution invites a speaker and then rescinds that invitation based on political pressure or ideological disagreement, it sends the wrong message to students and to the public. The role of a university is not to shield people from views they may disagree with, but to expose them to a wide range of perspectives and allow them to think critically. That principle becomes even more important, not less, when the speaker is a public official or a candidate for statewide office. Deciding which voices are allowed and which are not based on viewpoint undermines the very purpose of higher education and erodes trust in public institutions. Taxpayer-funded universities should reflect the full diversity of thought in our state, not just the views that are most comfortable or politically popular on campus. At the same time, I recognize that universities must balance competing concerns, including campus safety and the right of students to express disagreement. But those concerns cannot become a justification for silencing speech. If public institutions are going to serve all of the people of South Carolina, they must remain committed to open dialogue, intellectual diversity, and the principle that no viewpoint should be excluded from the public square. @PamelaEvette @IAmNickReynolds @JoeBReporter @wis10 @thestate @postandcourier
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Thank you to Senators Jeffrey Graham and Danny Verdin, and Representatives @grantForSC and Melissa Lackey Oremus for speaking at today’s luncheon.
We also received great insights from our friends at @FindGreatPeople and the U.S. Small Business Administration!
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Hey @SCSTATE1896 you know what to do…
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette@PamelaEvette
Let’s be clear: facts trump feelings in the real world. President @realDonaldTrump and conservatives have done more for HBCUs than any administration in history. Here is my response to the protests today at S.C. State University.
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We are living in some WILD times. What just happened at the White House Correspondents Dinner is NOT normal! Regardless of politics, I’m praying for everyone who had to endure that trauma 🙏🏾
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I had a blast attending @LakeCarolina1 Gator Fest! This event brings out thousands of District 79 residents for a night of fun, family and fellowship. I’m blessed to represent a district of such wonderful people 🙏🏾
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I’m honored to have been nominated for Columbia’s Best Community Leader 🙏🏾
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