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Raising money - a lot more money - is just one of the things the Columbia Democrat must do if he is to be elected South Carolina's first Democratic governor in 20 years. S.C. Democrats - a sometimes fractious group - also must unite behind Smith, while at the same time attracting new voters.
Madeleine Westerhout became a familiar face in late 2016, when she was frequently photographed guiding then president-elect Donald Trump's guests - such as Rick Perry, Mitch McConnell, and Goldman Sach's Gary Cohn - through the lobby of Trump Tower. While some media outlets dubbed her the " elevator girl ," Westerhout was quickly establishing her role within the Trump transition team.
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley answers questions at a town hall event Saturday at the College of Charleston. The event was hosted by the Charleston Democratic Party, the College of Charleston Democrats and Indivisible Charleston.
Republican-leaning South Carolina probably won't be a major factor in the presidential race, so attention is turning to the 2018 campaign for governor. Incumbent Nikki Haley is constitutionally prevented from seeking a third term, but lots of Republicans are jockeying to succeed her, even with the filing period still 18 months away.