RGA Statement On South Carolina Democrats Nominating Far-Left Liberal Politician James Smith For Governor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Republican Governors Association released the following statement regarding South Carolina Democrats selecting James Smith as their nominee for governor:

“By choosing James Smith as their nominee, South Carolina Democrats have embraced the most extreme, far-left gubernatorial candidate in their state’s history,” said RGA Communications Director Jon Thompson. “Smith would raise taxes, crush job-growth through crippling regulations, and impose big government programs that would bankrupt the state. Smith also owes South Carolinians answers following reports that he potentially engaged in prohibited activity by running illegal schemes with taxpayer dollars. South Carolina voters can’t trust James Smith to be honest or lead the state forward, and will reject his candidacy at the ballot box this November.”