Politics is almost as exciting as war, and quite as dangerous…
—Winston Churchill

Is a GOP Presidential Primary necessary in 2020?

With the 2020 Presidential election just around the corner there has been a lot of discussion about President Donald Trump being nominated for a second term at the Republican National Convention in Charlotte, NC next year.  Former SC Governor Mark Sanford is considering a challenge with former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld and former Congressman Joe Walsh already announced. Walsh served only one term in Congress and what kind of “republican” can be elected Governor of Massachusetts? Neither of these two gentlemen are hardly qualified to be President. Mark Sanford, maybe in another life?  The real question is why change horses in the middle of the race? Donald Trump prevailed in the most crowded GOP Presidential Primary in history. What can we learn in another primary that we don’t already know about Donald Trump?  I have talked with a number of GOP party activists who do not see the need in going through the process in 2020 for many reasons. I agree.  Let’s save our resources, get behind Donald Trump and get him re-elected in 2020.  I spoke with Greenville County GOP Chairman, Nate Leupp, recently and he seems to agree.[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/11123534/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/5474d5/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”bottom” theme=”custom”]

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Mark Sanford at Faith and Freedom BBQ

Former Governor and Rep. Mark Sanford was in Anderson at Congressman Jeff Duncan’s Faith and Freedom BBQ gauging the interest in his bid to challenge President Donald Trump in the 2020 Presidential election.  Sanford stopped by for a quick visit to explain why he is considering a bid for the White House.[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/11036942/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/5474d5/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”bottom” theme=”custom”]

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Pamela Evette on Faith and Freedom BBQ

Lt. Governor Pamela Evette spent Monday with Vice President Mike Pence as part of his visit for Congressman Jeff Duncan’s Faith and Freedom BBQ. A record number (3000+) attended the 9th Annual gathering of conservatives at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center. The Lt. Governor spent a few minutes with me on Tuesday’s show to talk about her experience traveling in the VP’s motorcade and being a part of a fast-paced and exciting day.

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Obama-Biden Hypocrisy

With all the hoopla over Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib being denied entry to Israel there has been a lot of discussion about our relationship with Israel.  The largest-ever Congressional delegation  just returned from Israel where a total of 41 Democrats and 31 Republicans  got a firsthand view of the complex security challenges Israel faces and to express their unconditional, bipartisan support for the Jewish state. Where were Omar and Tlaib? Back home getting headlines.  Matt Margolis, with PJ Media, wrote an interesting article that got my attention. Take a minute to read “FLASHBACK: The Obama-Biden Administration Banned All Flights to Israel While Funding Hamas”  

Matt joined on The Morning Answer to talk about the hypocrisy of Joe Biden and others when it comes to Israel.[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/10933454/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/5474d5/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”bottom” theme=”custom”]

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Congressman Jim Jordan

Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan visits Upstate SC for Congressman Jeff Duncan’s Faith and Freedom BBQ featuring Vice President Mike Pence.  A founding member of the Freedom Caucus, Jim Jordan is a giant among Conservatives and it was an honor to have him join The Morning Answer to talk about the issues facing our country.[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/10932983/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/5474d5/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”bottom” theme=”custom”]

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Congressman Ralph Norman

Just back from a trip to Israel Congressman Ralph Norman joins us for a few minutes to talk about his trip and some of the issues he will be discussing during several weeks of Townhall Meetings in the 5th Congressional District.