Party officials said in a release that under McKissick's leadership, “more Republicans than ever before" had won election. “The GOP, the great opportunity party, is in fact the dominant party in our great state, because of people just like you,” said Scott. Given its prominent status on the nomination calendar, South Carolina for months has drawn a number of GOP presidential contenders. Trump visited in January to roll out his South Carolina leadership team, which includes Gov. Trump's support in the state has remained high since his South Carolina primary victory helped propel him to the 2016 nomination.

Source: The Nation May 20, 2023 19:42 UTC