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A Message from the Chair Cherry Brown
The latest news regarding the leak of the Supreme Court Justices’ intent to overturn Roe vs Wade and allow each state to make their own laws regarding a woman’s right to choose, has outraged me as a woman. It is clear to me, as the party chair, that democracy is under attack, and we must fight for the survival of our Democracy.
Fellow Democrats, I can only imagine that you too are ready to bring some form of common decency and integrity back to the elected and appointed officials offices. We need individuals who listen to the people who put them in office. It is therefore important that we help bring about that leadership starting from our local government offices to state and up to federal positions.
We are witnessing a time when democratic values are being stripped by those who value power over democracy. When individuals in positions of authority do not value America’s standards of decency, integrity, respect, truth and honor and constitutional rights, it is time for a change. Citizens cannot sit idly by and allow our country to be a country which no longer represents our fundamental ideas or deserves or receives respect from other countries. America cannot become a country who is lacking liberty and justice for all but is promoting “Liberty and Justice for the chosen few.” We would be no better than Russia. I urge all citizens who understand that truly, we are all created equal, to seek out the path of fairness; demand that all people have the right to vote, and refuse elected and appointed leaders who intimidate and make unnecessary laws, rules, and regulations, solely guarantee their power and control.
The Supreme Court Justices’ intent to roll back Roe versus Wade is clear evidence of attack on women’s health issues and our constitutional rights. To any who question whose leadership and what party can lead us to a greater democracy and respect for our American and Constitutional rights; the answer should be clear. The Democratic Party is a party of respect, trust, honesty. We are the party who supports voters right to vote; we are the party to support a woman’s right to choose; we are the party who believes in all people having access to good health care; we are the party that recognizes the need to change our environment to support climate change; we are the party that believes in equal rights for all people and recognizes the need to improve immigration laws and support public education.
Today, we are witnessing irrational behaviors, false communication, intimidation and focus on the wrong priorities being pushed on American citizens to satisfy a set of disgruntled individuals. Issues like; lies about a stolen election, false assumptions, and comments that the January Insurrection was a group of peaceful citizens expressing their rights, issues of a Supreme Court Justice compromised by his wife’s actions to keep Donald Trump in a position which he clearly lost by a popular vote of 81,281,888 to 74,223,251 and 306 to 232 electoral votes. We have witnessed Arizona passing laws that will allow any pro-lifer to sue a person who obtains an abortion and anyone who assists in any way, as well as new gun laws signed into act by SC and GA, allowing any and every one to openly carry a gun, forcing law enforcement to do nothing for those who openly carry guns in public places, as it would be illegal to question them. This is a major threat to all our safety and that of our communities.
We must vote the candidates of our choice into office. There are a number of Democrats running for statewide public offices: the office of Governor, Superintendent of Education and House of Representative in six different districts in the state.
What can you and I do? Each of us can get at least ten people we know who are unregistered, registered to vote; we can encourage at least ten other people in our family, friends, or acquaintances to participate in The Democratic party and pledge to vote. We can help drive those in need to the polls. We can be poll watchers. The Democratic party can use your talents to benefit the party (i.e., social and or technical skills, artistry, writing, public speaking, organizing, etc.) Whatever your talent, The McCormick County Democratic Party invites you to join us in our fight to establish justice among all and unite people in a positive cause.
We must restore balance and sound mind to the offices of elected officials. To do this, we must find, support and vote for individuals who offer themselves as candidates for these public positions. We need Democratic candidates and leaders who will improve our local and state government, and spend time making laws that better society, not inhibit or control certain individuals’ inalienable rights.
So today, I challenge all individuals who believe in democracy and understand truth and justice, to know that we are on the precipice of either losing or gaining seats in elected offices and taking our democracy to a new and higher level or losing it altogether. Is Joe Biden perfect? I voted for and continue to support his presidency; but no, he Is not perfect. President Biden does not do all the things I think he should, the way I think he should but there is no question that he is the best choice of leaders at this time. Likewise, there are not any other known candidates who are remotely close to being as efficient and able to lead as President Biden is currently leading. No, Joe Biden is not perfect, but he is our legal and official President of the United States. He is bringing about a sense of calmness, sanity, common sense and professionalism to the White House, Washington DC, and around every state in the country that have been missing for four years prior to his presidency. Under President Biden’s leadership, the following have been accomplished: the first ever African American Female, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was nominated and confirmed as a Supreme Court Justice; a $1.9 trillion Covid Stimulus package saving millions of lives due to half the population having at least one vaccination shot within 100 days of his taking office; Ukraine has been emboldened to stand up to Russia in an uncivilized war lead by Putin was nominated and confirmed as a US Supreme Court Justices; $1 Trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill; successful in getting 72% of adult Americans fully vaccinated; has gotten over 70 federal district and circuit court judges appointed and confirmed compared to Trump’s 57 judges; and the unemployment rate has dropped to 3.6 %.
To highlight a few other things Democrats have delivered on are:
That is why I am urging each of you to turn out the vote for the June 14, 2022, primary across SC. We have five Democratic candidates running for governor, three Democratic candidates for state superintendent and several in every district except District 3 for US Representative. Registered voters must go to the polls so we can have a good turnout. A low voter turnout is unacceptable. We must let the Republicans know that their lies and attempts to block our votes will not stop us from exercising our constitutional right to vote. We can and we must swing the momentum in the midterm elections. Democrats are the party of choice! Democrats are trying to meet and solve problems and ACCOMPLISH things and things most needed for our country.
Can Democrats win the midterm election? Yes, I believe we can! But only with your involvement, your support, and your vote. Assist your family and friends on checking their voting status. To check to see if they are registered (SCVOTEs.org) or go to McCormick County Democratic Party website and check out VOTER INFORMATION page.
Cherry H. Brown,
Chairperson of McCormick County Democratic Party
Fellow Democrats, I can only imagine that you too are ready to bring some form of common decency and integrity back to the elected and appointed officials offices. We need individuals who listen to the people who put them in office. It is therefore important that we help bring about that leadership starting from our local government offices to state and up to federal positions.
We are witnessing a time when democratic values are being stripped by those who value power over democracy. When individuals in positions of authority do not value America’s standards of decency, integrity, respect, truth and honor and constitutional rights, it is time for a change. Citizens cannot sit idly by and allow our country to be a country which no longer represents our fundamental ideas or deserves or receives respect from other countries. America cannot become a country who is lacking liberty and justice for all but is promoting “Liberty and Justice for the chosen few.” We would be no better than Russia. I urge all citizens who understand that truly, we are all created equal, to seek out the path of fairness; demand that all people have the right to vote, and refuse elected and appointed leaders who intimidate and make unnecessary laws, rules, and regulations, solely guarantee their power and control.
The Supreme Court Justices’ intent to roll back Roe versus Wade is clear evidence of attack on women’s health issues and our constitutional rights. To any who question whose leadership and what party can lead us to a greater democracy and respect for our American and Constitutional rights; the answer should be clear. The Democratic Party is a party of respect, trust, honesty. We are the party who supports voters right to vote; we are the party to support a woman’s right to choose; we are the party who believes in all people having access to good health care; we are the party that recognizes the need to change our environment to support climate change; we are the party that believes in equal rights for all people and recognizes the need to improve immigration laws and support public education.
Today, we are witnessing irrational behaviors, false communication, intimidation and focus on the wrong priorities being pushed on American citizens to satisfy a set of disgruntled individuals. Issues like; lies about a stolen election, false assumptions, and comments that the January Insurrection was a group of peaceful citizens expressing their rights, issues of a Supreme Court Justice compromised by his wife’s actions to keep Donald Trump in a position which he clearly lost by a popular vote of 81,281,888 to 74,223,251 and 306 to 232 electoral votes. We have witnessed Arizona passing laws that will allow any pro-lifer to sue a person who obtains an abortion and anyone who assists in any way, as well as new gun laws signed into act by SC and GA, allowing any and every one to openly carry a gun, forcing law enforcement to do nothing for those who openly carry guns in public places, as it would be illegal to question them. This is a major threat to all our safety and that of our communities.
We must vote the candidates of our choice into office. There are a number of Democrats running for statewide public offices: the office of Governor, Superintendent of Education and House of Representative in six different districts in the state.
What can you and I do? Each of us can get at least ten people we know who are unregistered, registered to vote; we can encourage at least ten other people in our family, friends, or acquaintances to participate in The Democratic party and pledge to vote. We can help drive those in need to the polls. We can be poll watchers. The Democratic party can use your talents to benefit the party (i.e., social and or technical skills, artistry, writing, public speaking, organizing, etc.) Whatever your talent, The McCormick County Democratic Party invites you to join us in our fight to establish justice among all and unite people in a positive cause.
We must restore balance and sound mind to the offices of elected officials. To do this, we must find, support and vote for individuals who offer themselves as candidates for these public positions. We need Democratic candidates and leaders who will improve our local and state government, and spend time making laws that better society, not inhibit or control certain individuals’ inalienable rights.
So today, I challenge all individuals who believe in democracy and understand truth and justice, to know that we are on the precipice of either losing or gaining seats in elected offices and taking our democracy to a new and higher level or losing it altogether. Is Joe Biden perfect? I voted for and continue to support his presidency; but no, he Is not perfect. President Biden does not do all the things I think he should, the way I think he should but there is no question that he is the best choice of leaders at this time. Likewise, there are not any other known candidates who are remotely close to being as efficient and able to lead as President Biden is currently leading. No, Joe Biden is not perfect, but he is our legal and official President of the United States. He is bringing about a sense of calmness, sanity, common sense and professionalism to the White House, Washington DC, and around every state in the country that have been missing for four years prior to his presidency. Under President Biden’s leadership, the following have been accomplished: the first ever African American Female, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was nominated and confirmed as a Supreme Court Justice; a $1.9 trillion Covid Stimulus package saving millions of lives due to half the population having at least one vaccination shot within 100 days of his taking office; Ukraine has been emboldened to stand up to Russia in an uncivilized war lead by Putin was nominated and confirmed as a US Supreme Court Justices; $1 Trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill; successful in getting 72% of adult Americans fully vaccinated; has gotten over 70 federal district and circuit court judges appointed and confirmed compared to Trump’s 57 judges; and the unemployment rate has dropped to 3.6 %.
To highlight a few other things Democrats have delivered on are:
- • $1400 pandemic relief checks when needed
- • over two hundred million shots in arms including boosters, making people less likely to get sick and die
- • stopped the practice of health care providers doing surprise medical billing
- • implemented high speed broadband delivered to rural America and other parts of the country left behind
- • made the biggest investment in roads and bridges since the Interstate Highway System was built
- • made major investments in strengthening the electric grid
- • more investments in manufacturing and jobs here in America
- • released petroleum reserves to lower gas prices
That is why I am urging each of you to turn out the vote for the June 14, 2022, primary across SC. We have five Democratic candidates running for governor, three Democratic candidates for state superintendent and several in every district except District 3 for US Representative. Registered voters must go to the polls so we can have a good turnout. A low voter turnout is unacceptable. We must let the Republicans know that their lies and attempts to block our votes will not stop us from exercising our constitutional right to vote. We can and we must swing the momentum in the midterm elections. Democrats are the party of choice! Democrats are trying to meet and solve problems and ACCOMPLISH things and things most needed for our country.
Can Democrats win the midterm election? Yes, I believe we can! But only with your involvement, your support, and your vote. Assist your family and friends on checking their voting status. To check to see if they are registered (SCVOTEs.org) or go to McCormick County Democratic Party website and check out VOTER INFORMATION page.
Cherry H. Brown,
Chairperson of McCormick County Democratic Party
