A Brief History Of The South Carolina Democratic Party
By Marley Bassett
Beginnings of the SC Democratic Party
The South Carolina Democratic Party is the oldest political party in the state, tracing its beginnings back to the late 1700’s, just a few years after the Revolutionary War. Charles Pickney, a prominent South Carolina legislator, is considered the leader of the early Democratic Party in the state, sharing Thomas Jef…
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