In May, House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford (D-Richland) spoke for all South Carolinians when he pushed for a state vaccine lottery to incentivize COVID-19 vaccination. “I think the message of the State of South Carolina should be clear,” said Rutherford. “Get vaccinated: protect yourself, protect those around you, and you…
Since the mainstream media has already begun to speculate about what could potentially shape up to be a highly competitive governor’s race in South Carolina next year, we figured we would add our two-cents to the discussion, as well. There is no doubt that next year’s election will be one…
Wednesday afternoon, South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control reported that the total number of positive COVID-19 cases within the state had reached 6,936 with 305 total deaths. It has been these numbers that experts have used to gauge the risk in closing and reopening countless businesses, colleges, and…
Early Monday, Representative and House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford of Richland County held a press conference in support of a “responsible reopening” of South Carolina businesses. Rutherford advocated against a complete reopening of the state – like the one seen in Georgia – but believes that Governor McMaster should take…
Last Wednesday, South Carolina heard from Governor Henry McMaster in his annual State of the State address, followed promptly by House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford who provided the Democratic response. Governor McMaster’s State of the State address was rife not only with false promises, but with recycled Democratic ideas as…