I have a new op-ed in The Post and Courier looking at one of the more interesting stories to come out of the 2026 midterms: South Carolina voters didn’t follow the script that either party had written for them.
The state didn’t suddenly turn blue. Voters made different decisions in different races, even as concerns about groceries, healthcare, utilities, and the broader economy weighed heavily on families. That distinction matters. It’s too easy to explain away an uncomfortable result as a fluke—or to insist it proves a permanent political realignment.
My argument is pretty simple: Republicans need to listen to what voters are telling them, take a hard look at their candidates and priorities, and stop assuming that an R next to someone’s name is enough. Democrats shouldn’t take these results for granted, either.
You can read the full op-ed here: https://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/sc-voters-didnt-follow-republicans-script/article_5b6ceac9-59c7-4c03-9b87-7f7199052586.html
Or here (c/o Our Republican Legacy):
https://www.ourrepublicanlegacy.com/post/sc-voters-didn-t-follow-the-script
As always, I’d love to hear what you think.