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February 21, 2024 17 mins

Grace and Republican strategist, Matt Moore, look at the significance of South Carolina's Republican Presidential Primaries. Matt recounts the origins of the Primary in the 1980s under the direction Lee Atwater and the impact of personalities like Ronald Reagan. They delve into the evolution of the Republican party and the rise of Trumpism. Matt also touches on the economic impact of these primaries in South Carolina.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:27 History of the Republican Presidential Primary

02:23 The Role of Lee Atwater and the 1980s Primaries

02:47 The Strategy Behind South Carolina's Primary

03:34 The Impact of the 1960s Populism and the Rise of Reagan

03:57 The Atwater Strategy and its Consequences

06:49 The Economic Impact of South Carolina's 2012 Republican Presidential Primary

08:52 The Changing Landscape of the Republican Party

10:22 The Future of the Republican Party and the Role of South Carolina

14:21 The Impact of Gerrymandering on South Carolina Politics

16:09 Speculations on Trump's Potential Running Mate

16:43 Conclusion and Farewell

Copyright 2024 Grace Cowan


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