Sophie Brams

Can I get a go dawgs?! #Jeopardy

A bill passed by the U.S. House this week could mean new ZIP codes for two communities in South Carolina: Goose Creek and Mauldin. City officials in Goose Creek tell me the change is long overdue. counton2.com/news/local-new…

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) is calling for a vote on the GOP-led Epstein resolution *before* August recess. Members are scheduled to leave on Wednesday until September.

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

Good afternoon from Goose Creek where Democrats @RoKhanna and @rep_jackson are holding a town hall. It’s part of a two-day swing in South Carolina for Khanna’s “benefits over billionaires” tour. #scpol

Yesterday's minor earthquake in Summerville has put renewed focus on one SC lawmaker's push to require more transparency from insurance companies on coverage options. "We just need people to know that it's offered," Rep. @GilGatch told me. counton2.com/news/south-car…

Beshear told me it's "critical" that the South is represented early in Dem prez primary lineup. "Our candidate in the future needs to understand us and the South, the challenges that we face, and that will help to have a candidate that understands how to govern all of America."

Kentucky Gov. @AndyBeshearKY in Charleston this morning, says for Democrats to win they need to “focus on people’s everyday needs, get back to talking like real human beings, and share our why.” #scpol

Inbox: Upstate Democrat Lee Johnson is suspending his 2026 campaign for Graham's U.S. Senate seat. "As the Democratic primary has taken shape, it has become clear that now is the time for unity." #scpol

Kimbrell calls the allegations against him "nothing short of a politically motivated attack," & he expects to be "fully vindicated." Original story from @WSPA7 >>> counton2.com/news/south-car…

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…

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham briefed the community at the Chabad of Charleston Sunday as fighting continues in the Middle East. After the event, I spoke with him about his proposed plan for Gaza after Hamas is defeated. @WCBD

Andy Beshear, Kentucky's Democratic governor, is set to make a few stops in the Palmetto State this week. He'll be the latest high-profile Democrat to visit South Carolina amid 2028 speculation. #scpol counton2.com/news/south-car…

Looks like Evette is in: counton2.com/news/your-loca…

State Sen. @RonnieSabbSC (D-Kingstree) is holding a press conference this afternoon to call for "urgent action" after a recent rash of deadly shootings in his district. The coroner's office has reported 6 homicides in the Kingstree area since mid-May. counton2.com/news/local-new…

Latest potential 2028 presidential candidate visiting South Carolina update: Per a staffer for Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, he will have stops in Greenville and Columbia on July 16, and Charleston and Georgetown County on July 17.

AG Wilson held a press conference about contraband cell phones in prisons. He said Congress and FCC “need to get their head out of their backside”. He is calling for action “to give states the authority to jam these illegal communications and shut these criminal networks down.”