2020 Presidential Campaign Blog

Kamala Harris to Return to South Carolina on November 11-12, 2019 *Updated

Kamala Harris to Return to South Carolina on November 11-12, 2019 *Updated
Harris will hold “Justice for Veterans” conversation on Monday in Greenwood

Kamala Harris will return to South Carolina on Monday, November 11 and Tuesday, November 12. She will hold a town hall in Greenville and a conversation with veterans in Greenwood where Harris will discuss her record of fighting for justice for all Americans, and her plans as President to fight for economic justice, health care justice, and justice for veterans among others.

This will be Harris’ fourteenth trip to South Carolina as a presidential candidate. She has previously held town halls and meet and greets in several locations across the state including Aiken, Anderson, Bluffton, Charleston, Columbia, Florence, Greenville, Hartsville, Hemingway, Holly Hill, Myrtle Beach, Orangeburg, Rock Hill, St. George, and Spartanburg. Harris also held a Barber Shop Talk with Uncle Luke and South Carolina men about economic, health care, and criminal justice. Further, in addition to attending Congressman Clyburn’s World Famous Fish Fry and speaking at the SCDP convention, Harris attended the Orangeburg County Democratic Party’s Betty Henderson Elected Officials and Candidates Cook-Off and celebrated Homecoming at South Carolina State University.

Harris has also visited several women-owned businesses, stopped by Rodney Scott’s BBQ for lunch, stopped by a soul food restaurant in Marion, given the keynote address at the Columbia and Charleston NAACP Freedom Fund dinners, headlined the Charleston County Democrats’ Blue Jamboree, participated in the Planned Parenthood Action forum on reproductive rights, addressed the Charleston Black Expo, launched a canvass from her Columbia field office and attended the Pink Ice Gala with her fellow AKAs in Columbia. Harris has also attended church services in South Carolina in Columbia, North Charleston, and Florence.

Monday, November 11

“Justice for Veterans” Conversation with Kamala
When: 12:15 PM ET (Doors Open), 12:45 PM ET (Kamala Speaking Time)
Where: The American Legion Post 224 1310 E Cambridge Ave, Greenwood, SC 29646 https://www.mobilize.us/kamalaharris/event/151752/

Justice is on the Ballot Town Hall
When: 4:40 PM ET (Doors Open), 5:10 PM ET (Kamala Speaking Time)
Where: Phillis Wheatley Community Center, 40 John McCarroll Way, Greenville, SC 29607 https://www.mobilize.us/kamalaharris/event/151749/

Elizabeth Warren to Visit North Carolina, Return to South Carolina on November 7-9, 2019 *Updated

Elizabeth Warren to Visit North Carolina, Return to South Carolina *Updated

Charlestown, MA - On November 7th, Elizabeth Warren will travel to North Carolina, the 28th state she has visited during her Presidential campaign, where she will participate in a conversation with Angela Rye at North Carolina A&T and hold a town hall in Raleigh. On November 8th, she will participate in the Mijente Latinx Town Hall El Chisme 2020 in Raleigh and then return to South Carolina to participate in the 2019 Presidential Forum on Environmental Justice – “Moving Vulnerable Communities from Surviving to Thriving.”

On November 9th, she will hold a forum on education at the Scott’s Branch Middle/High School in Summerton, SC, and hold a town hall at Goose Creek High School in Goose Creek, SC.

THURSDAY, November 7th
Live ‘On One With Angela Rye’ and Elizabeth Warren at North Carolina A&T
10:30 a.m. ET (doors open), 12:00 p.m. ET (event begins)
Harrison Auditorium
North Carolina A&T University
1009 Bluford Street, Greensboro, NC

Updated: Raleigh Town Hall with Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley
4:30 p.m. ET (doors open), 6:30 p.m. ET (event begins)
Needham B. Broughton High School
723 St Marys Street
Raleigh, NC 27605
General public can RSVP here. https://events.elizabethwarren.com/event/148065/

FRIDAY, November 8th
Mijente Latinx Town Hall El Chisme 2020 with Elizabeth Warren
12:00 p.m. ET
Location: TBD

Elizabeth Warren Participates in 2019 Presidential Forum on Environmental Justice – “Moving Vulnerable Communities from Surviving to Thriving”
7:00 p.m. ET
Martin Luther King Jr Auditorium
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC 29115

SATURDAY, November 9th
A Great Education for Every Child Forum with Elizabeth Warren at Scott’s Branch Middle/High School
11:30 a.m. ET
Scott’s Branch Middle/High School
9253 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC

Goose Creek Town Hall with Elizabeth Warren
2:45 p.m. ET (doors open), 4:15 p.m. ET (event begins)
Goose Creek High School
1137 Red Bank Rd
Goose Creek, SC 29445
General public can RSVP here. https://events.elizabethwarren.com/event/148065/

Marianne Williamson Visits South Carolina on October 29-30, 2019

MARIANNE WILLIAMSON CONTINUES PALMETTO STATE SWING WITH STOPS IN CHARLESTON, MT. PLEASANT, GREENVILLE, AND SPARTANBURG

Charleston – Democratic Presidential Candidate, best selling author, and activist Marianne Williamson continues her current swing through South Carolina where she will make campaign stops in Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Greenville, and Spartanburg on Tuesday, October 29th and Wednesday, October 30th.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29th

6:00PM – 9:00PM ET - The Spirit of Politics; A Fundraiser for Marianne 2020
Satsang Yoga
1256 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Public Event

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30th

9:30AM - 11:00AM ET - Wake Up with Pride Queer Coffee and Conversations w/Marianne Williamson
Denny's Spartanburg
2306 Reidville Road, Spartanburg, SC, 29301

12:00PM - 2:00pm ET - PRIVATE: Tour of Urban Divinity School and Luncheon with Faith Leaders
Urban Divinity School
242 S. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville, SC 29607

6:00PM – 8:00PM ET - The Spirit of Politics
The Yatra Center & 90 Degrees Yoga
115 Pelham Rd., Greenville, SC 29615

 

Julián Castro Returns to South Carolina on Sunday, October 27, 2019

Secretary Julián Castro Returns to South Carolina for Second Step Presidential Justice Forum, to Meet with #BlackGirlMagic

SAN ANTONIO, TX (October 25, 2019) – Presidential candidate and former Obama Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Mayor of San Antonio, Texas, Julián Castro, will return to South Carolina on Sunday for the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum, a meet-and-greet with #BlackGirlMagic and conversation on maternal death in black women.

Secretary Castro will speak at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum following the release this week of his First Chance Plan to overhaul the criminal justice system.

After meeting with Black Women 2020, Secretary Castro will join Dr. Kari-Claudia Allen for a conversation with medical health care professionals and other community leaders to discuss how to address and prevent health disparities causing maternal death in black women.

Sunday, October 27, 2019

2019 SECOND STEP PRESIDENTIAL JUSTICE FORUM
WHAT: Secretary Castro speaks at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum

WHERE: Fine Arts and Humanities Center, Little Theater, Benedict College, 1600 Harden St., Columbia, SC

WHEN: Sunday, October 27, 2019, 1:00 PM ET

WHO: Secretary Castro, Rashida Winfrey, State Rep. Jordan Harris of Pennsylvania, 20/20 Bipartisan Justice Center, National Black Police Association, African American Mayors Association, National Black Caucus, National Black Caucus of State Legislators, and a host of national, state and local African-American leaders and other attendees interested in criminal justice reform

#BLACKGIRLMAGIC MEET-AND-GREET WITH JULIÁN CASTRO HOSTED BY BLACK WOMEN 2020
WHAT: Black Women 2020 will host a meet-and-greet with Secretary Castro. Black Women 2020 is about elevating the voices of black women in South Carolina to feel safe, seen and supported.

WHERE: 2111-A Lady St., Columbia, SC 29204

WHEN: Sunday, October 27, 2019, 2:30 PM ET. Doors open at 2:00 pm.

WHO: Secretary Castro, Kayla Mallet and Black Women 2020

KEEPING OUR MOMS SAFE: A CONVERSATION WITH DR. KARI AND JULIÁN CASTRO ON PREVENTING MATERNAL DEATH IN BLACK WOMEN
WHAT: Secretary Castro will join Dr. Kari-Claudia Allen for a conversation with health care professionals and community leaders in South Carolina to discuss how to address and prevent health disparities causing maternal death in black women

WHERE: The Palmetto Experience, 300 Candi Lane, Columbia, SC 29210

WHEN: Sunday, October 27, 2019, 6:00 PM ET. Doors will open at 5:30 PM ET

WHO: Secretary Castro, Dr. Kari-Claudia Allen and other doctors and community leaders

Bernie Sanders Visits Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday, October 26, 2019

Bernie Sanders Adds Volunteer Canvass Launch to Columbia, SC Visit

Sen. Sanders will participate in Volunteer Canvass Launch on Saturday prior to his participation in Presidential Justice Reform Forum

COLUMBIA, SC – In addition to participating in the 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum at Benedict College, Senator Bernie Sanders will join volunteers for a door-to-door canvass launch at the Bernie 2020 SC Campaign Headquarters on Saturday, October 26, in Columbia.

Attendees will join with campaign staff and other volunteers canvassing neighborhoods and communities across Columbia and the Midlands immediately following the event.
Here is the itinerary:

Saturday, October 26

10:00 a.m. Bernie 2020 Volunteer Canvass Launch
Bernie 2020 SC Campaign Headquarters, 1410 Blanding St., Columbia, SC
Information for the public: The event will feature brief remarks from Bernie 2020 SC Co-Chair Rep. Ivory Thigpen and Sen. Sanders. Attendees should be prepared to participate in the door-to-door canvass immediately following the event. The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first serve basis.

3:00 p.m. 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum
Benedict College, Fine Arts & Humanities Center, Little Theater, 1600 Harden Street, Columbia, SC
Information for the public: The event is hosted by the 20/20 Bipartisan Justice Center. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.

John Delaney to Attend Events in South Carolina on October 25-26, 2019

John Delaney to Attend Events in South Carolina This Weekend

FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS, MD – 2020 Presidential candidate and former three-term US Congressman John Delaney will be making stops in South Carolina this weekend, including Pints and Politics in Charleston and the 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum in Columbia, South Carolina.

Delaney last visited South Carolina earlier this month, where he spoke at the Blue Jamboree and the Conversations with Candidates Gun Violence Forum hosted by South Carolina Brady United Against Gun Violence and the South Carolina National Action Network.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019

WHAT: Pints & Politics hosted by The Post and Courier
WHEN: 4:00 PM ET
WHO: John Delaney, Post and Courier
WHERE: Palmetto Brewing Co, 289 Huger St. Charleston, South Carolina

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019

WHAT: 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum
WHEN: 10:30 AM ET
WHO: John Delaney, The 20/20 Bipartisan Justice Center
WHERE: Benedict College, 1600 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29205

Cory Booker Returns to South Carolina on October 26, 2019 *Updated

Cory Booker Returns to SC for Criminal Justice Reform Forum; Student Meet-And-Greet; Canvass Kick Off

**Following Forum, Booker Will Hold Meet-And-Greet With Benedict College Students and Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin**

Columbia, SC — Today, just days after a three-day swing through the Palmetto State, where he met hundreds of voters in Orangeburg, Hartsville, Georgetown and the Pee Dee, Cory Booker will return to South Carolina for the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum at Benedict College in Columbia on October 26, 2019. He will then join a "Students First" meet-and-greet with Benedict College students and Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin at 12:00 PM.

Booker, the only presidential candidate to live in a low-income, predominantly Black and Brown community, has long fought for criminal justice reform. He was instrumental in passing the First Step Act, one of the only pieces of bipartisan legislation passed under the current administration.

On the debate stage last week, Booker showed a national audience that he can unite our country and make real change for Americans who face injustice and seek opportunity. He has taken that argument to communities in South Carolina and across the country, where he has focused on issues like criminal justice reform and people that are being left out and left behind in the political discourse right now.

Following his events at Benedict College, as part of his campaign's 20+ event Weekend of Action, Booker will hold a canvass kick-off at his Columbia headquarters, which is located just steps from the college.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26

WHAT: Cory Booker Participates in 20/20 Bipartisan Justice Center’s 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum
WHERE: Benedict College, 1600 Harden Street, Columbia, SC
WHEN: 11:00 AM

*NEW EVENT*
WHAT: Meet and Greet at Benedict College With Students and Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin
WHERE: Antisdel Chapel, Benedict College, 1600 Harden Street, Columbia, SC
WHEN: 12:00 PM

*UPDATED TIME*
WHAT: Cory Booker to Hold Canvass Kick-Off at Campaign HQ in Columbia
WHERE: 2361 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC
WHEN: 1:30 PM
PUBLIC RSVP: Click here. https://www.mobilize.us/coryforsc/event/132747/

Tulsi Gabbard Returns to South Carolina on October 26-27, 2019

Tulsi Gabbard to Attend Bipartisan Forum on Criminal Justice Reform, Hold Town Hall in South Carolina on October 26-27, 2019

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard (U.S. Rep, Hawaii) will be attending the 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum on Sunday hosted by the 20/20 Bipartisan Justice Center and Benedict College. At the event, she will share her bold vision for fixing our broken and unsustainable criminal justice system, both for our government and for our society.

Rep. Gabbard will also hold a town hall in Busby on Saturday where she will share her vision for ending our engagement in costly regime change wars, the new Cold War and arms race, and investing US resources in serving the needs of the American people.

Public Schedule for Saturday October 26, 2019

Town Hall with Tulsi
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Busby Community Center
1735 Busby Street
Columbia, SC 29203

Public Schedule for Sunday October 27, 2019

‪The 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Benedict College, Fine Arts & Humanities Center,
Little Theater View Map
1600 Harden Street Columbia, SC 29204

Joe Biden to Travel to South Carolina on October 26-27, 2019

Joe Biden to Travel to South Carolina on October 26-27, 2019

On Saturday, October 26 to Sunday, October 27, Joe Biden will travel to South Carolina. Biden will lay out his vision for America and listen to voters’ concerns and ideas around restoring the soul of the nation, rebuilding the middle class, and unifying the country.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26

Town Hall with Joe Biden in Florence, SC
Doors Open: 12:30 PM ET
Event Start Time: 1:00 PM ET

Where: Wilson High School, 1411 E Old Marion Highway, Florence, SC 29506

20/20 Bipartisan Justice Center's Second Step Presidential Justice Forum with Joe Biden in Columbia, SC
Speaking Time: 5:00 PM ET

Where: Benedict College, 1600 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29204

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27

Remarks by Joe Biden at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Hartsville, SC
Event Start Time: 11:00 AM ET

Where: Jerusalem Baptist Church, 327 S 6th St, Hartsville, SC 29550

Amy Klobuchar To Return to South Carolina on Saturday, October 26, 2019

Senator Klobuchar To Return To South Carolina For 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum

COLUMBIA, SC — Senator Amy Klobuchar will return to South Carolina on Saturday, October 26 to speak at the 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum hosted by Benedict College and 20/20 Bipartisan Justice Center.

WHO: Senator Amy Klobuchar
WHAT: Klobuchar to speak at 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum
WHEN: Saturday, October 26 at 4:00 p.m. ET
WHERE: Benedict College, Fine Arts & Humanities Center, 1600 Harden Street, Columbia, South Carolina