After Lindsey Graham: Can Democrats Break Through in the South?

Lindsey Graham’s death has opened a volatile Senate contest and raised a larger question: Can Democrats capitalize on Republican turmoil in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia?

After Lindsey Graham: Can Democrats Break Through in the South?

Lindsey Graham’s death has abruptly transformed South Carolina politics, creating an open Senate contest and a rare moment of uncertainty in a state long dominated by Republicans. It also brought the Dixie Dems back from their planned summer break. In this special edition, Bob Gatty of South Carolina, Arthur Hill of North Carolina, and Robert […]

Can Democrat John Vincent Really Flip South Carolina’s 7th District? Is a Democratic Upset Coming?

Retired Navy command master chief John Vincent says MAGA loyalty and voter frustration could make South Carolina’s 7th Congressional District competitive against Republican Russell Fry in 2026. In fact, he flat out predicts he will defeat Fry in November.

No Kings Day: Challenging MAGA in the South

In this Lean to the Left Podcast episode, Democrat John Vincent, a retired US Navy Command Master Chief and businessman, who recently participated in anti-Trump rallies in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, shares his experiences and emphasizes the enthusiasm and focus of participants opposing Trump’s authoritarian actions. He criticizes Trump’s deployment of military forces in US cities and discusses his core campaign messages, such as holding the line against tyranny, supporting veterans, reducing national debt, and genuinely representing his district. Vincent details his strategies to unseat MAGA representative Russell Fry, who he claims is tied to an increasingly toxic brand.