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a callerDuring Hour 2, Segment 2 of The Charlie James Show on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, a passionate caller drove a segment that targeted establishment Republicans, questioning the future of the state's leadership and pointing fingers over the spectacular collapse of the SC redistricting bill.Summary of the Caller's Argument:The "Pam Evette as McMaster 2.0" Question: The caller sharply questioned the gubernatorial candidacy of Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette. They expressed deep skepticism about her platform, framing her not as a fresh conservative outsider, but as an extension of the current administration—essentially "McMaster 2.0". The caller argued that her campaign relies too heavily on Governor Henry McMaster's endorsement rather than offering a truly aggressive, new direction for South Carolina.Blaming Senator Lindsey Graham: Turning to the failed mid-decade redistricting effort, the caller directed heavy fire at U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham. They accused Graham and his establishment allies of working behind the scenes to quietly undermine or dilute the aggressive, Trump-backed redistricting push. The caller voiced a common frustration among the show's populist base: that Graham consistently maneuvers to protect establishment interests rather than fighting for maps that maximize conservative power.Redistricting Outrage: The caller tied these two points together, claiming that the broader failure to pass the new congressional maps during the special session is symptomatic of an uninspiring, passive Republican leadership class in South Carolina that refuses to fight the political left.Charlie James used the call to pivot into a broader discussion on the split within the state's GOP electorate as voters head to the newly opened early voting booths today ahead of the June primaries.
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