Joseph Bustos 🔥
@JoeBReporter
State Gov, Politics reporter @thestate, previous: @bellevillenewsd, et al @MedillSchool alum. Miami, FL native. [email protected]. Not State Rep @JoeBustos19
A thread: When I started working from home on Tuesday, March 17th, my colleagues learned of one of the framed posters on my wall during our morning Google Hangouts. So, for amusement, I decided to switch out the artwork every workday for our morning meetings. (1/X)
A downside of newsroom hangout calls amid coronavirus is everyone seeing what my morning hair looks like. An upside is seeing @JoeBReporter's giant framed Barenaked Ladies poster.
How SC’s Lindsey Graham, Annie Andrews plan to lock up Senate nominations early thestate.com/news/politics-…
FWIW, SC has 31 Republican sheriffs
I'm honored to have the support of 22 Republican sheriffs. As Governor, I’ll continue to back the blue, defend our conservative values, and fight every day to protect South Carolina families. President Trump is Making America Safe Again, and he needs strong Governors to help.
If @RalphNorman jumps into the Governor’s race, he would join a field with @AGAlanWilson, @PamelaEvette and @JoshKimbrellSC, who have already launched their bids. @NancyMace also is considering a run for governor
GOP Rep. Ralph Norman, who's been hinting at a possible gubernatorial run, says he'll make a "special announcement regarding the future of South Carolina" in Rock Hill on Sunday. #scpol
Reps. Ro Khanna, Jim Clyburn and Jonathan Jackson are speaking at an NAACP, Columbia branch meeting this afternoon. Khanna has spent the weekend swinging through SC.
.@RoKhanna is in South Carolina this weekend. His first stop is a reception at Optus Bank in Columbia
Read more about Gov. Beshear's trip to South Carolina in @BGPolitics kentucky.com/news/politics-…
Cuts to federal solar tax incentives are coming in the next few years. That could mean the sector will slow down in SC. But in the short term, a new solar farm will be built in the Columbia-area, likely doubling the county's utility-scale solar. thestate.com/news/politics-…
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a top Trump ally, has said he's no longer interested in the Epstein case following the release of a DOJ memo saying that the infamous client list never existed. The president also dismissed the files, calling it a "big hoax" perpetrated by Democrats.
After two months, this Upstate Democrat drops out of SC US Senate race heraldonline.com/news/politics-…
Gov. Andy Beshear in Columbia today. He gave a room of SC and Columbia-area Democrats his strategy for winning elections, particularly in red states.
After two months, this Upstate Democrat drops out of SC US Senate race thestate.com/news/politics-…
The report was filed last night.
His team did file one, but it had yet to be filed. Johnson only raised $67,000 after he put in half-a-million dollars of his own money, his team tells me.
His team did file one, but it had yet to be filed. Johnson only raised $67,000 after he put in half-a-million dollars of his own money, his team tells me.
.@LeeJohnsonSC has dropped out of the US Senate race in SC. He was seeking the Democratic nomination. A fundraising report with the FEC had not been filed as of yesterday.
.@LeeJohnsonSC has dropped out of the US Senate race in SC. He was seeking the Democratic nomination. A fundraising report with the FEC had not been filed as of yesterday.
State Sen. @JoshKimbrellSC with a statement following the recent stories about him being sued for allegedly diverting $2 million away from a business partner. facebook.com/watch/?ref=sav…
Also, because Evette has raised more than $500, her campaign will have to file an initial report, which shows how much they have on hand and deposited in the bank. That report is due within 10 days.
A member of Evette's fundraising committee told me Monday to expect an impressive first 24 hours number. That is impressive. Her first full quarterly report is expected to be filed in October.
A member of Evette's fundraising committee told me Monday to expect an impressive first 24 hours number. That is impressive. Her first full quarterly report is expected to be filed in October.
🚨 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 $𝟭 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟰 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 🚨 This isn’t just a campaign — it’s a movement to Keep South Carolina Great. I’m humbled, grateful, and FIRED UP by the outpouring of support from every corner of our state. Let’s keep the momentum going! Join…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, possible 2028 Dem hopeful, starts 2-day swing thru South Carolina, starting at the state AFL-CIO convention in GVL. Beshear mentions this isn’t his first time using the word “y’all,” and says he knows saying “bless your heart” isn’t something good.
"If successful, the move would protect Mace from paying any damages over the libel claims, leaving taxpayers on the hook for any award and the federal government’s representation." thehill.com/newsletters/th…