Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) on Sunday introduced he’s launching a bid to succeed term-limited South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R), making him the most recent Republican to throw his hat within the combine.
“I’ve seen way too many corrupt politicians in Columbia, South Carolina, looking out for themselves and not for you. And in Washington, I’ve seen career politicians who care more about their next election than they do securing our future generations,” Norman advised supporters in Rock Hill, S.C.
“We do not need more career politician folks or lawyers running government,” he continued. “We need business leaders, people who have signed the front of a paycheck and people who have signed the back of a paycheck, folks who have built something, taken risk, made money, yes, and lost money.”
Norman joins a number of different outstanding Republicans in launching a bid for South Carolina governor. South Carolina Legal professional Normal Alan Wilson and state Sen. Josh Kimbrell have additionally introduced campaigns to succeed McMaster.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) is predicted to decide on whether or not to run for governor quickly.
Nikki Haley, a former U.N. ambassador who additionally served as South Carolina governor, and former Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) have endorsed Norman within the race. Former Trump White Home chief of workers Mark Meadows has additionally backed Norman.
Whereas the Home Freedom Caucus member praised President Trump in his remarks, the query of who the president endorses within the race nonetheless looms.
Norman endorsed Haley within the 2024 GOP presidential major, later getting behind Trump as soon as the previous U.N. ambassador dropped out of the race. However Trump locations a variety of weight on loyalty and has been unafraid to go after Republicans who he’s believed have been insufficiently loyal.
Whoever wins the Republican major subsequent yr is seen because the heavy favourite to win within the November election.
