Difference between revisions of "Jaime Harrison"

Jaime Harrison
	Jaime Harrison
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	Chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party
	In office; May 4, 2013 – April 29, 2017
Preceded by	Dick Harpootlian
Succeeded by	Trav Robertson
Born	February 5, 1976; Orangeburg, South Carolina
Political party	Democrat
Spouse(s)	Marie Boyd
Children	Two
Alma mater	Yale University

Revision as of 23:29, November 10, 2020

Jaime R. Harrison (born February 5, 1976 (age 50)) was a Podesta Group lobbyist^[1]^[2] and DSCC-backed^[3] Democrat who ran for United States Senate from South Carolina in 2020 against Lindsey Graham. He was previously the chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party from 2013 to 2017.

According to Harrison, nominating Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court may potentially bring back racial segregation.^[4]

2020 Senate bid

See: 2020 United States Senate election in South Carolina

Harrison announced in late May 2019 his run for U.S. Senate in 2020 to challenge RINO incumbent Lindsey Graham.^[5] While South Carolina is considered a very Republican state, Graham was considered to be vulnerable due to unpopularity among Republicans, as evident in his relatively low support in his own primary, winning with only two-thirds of the vote.^[6] A lobbyist, Harrison was backed by a super PAC claiming that Sen. Graham shills for special interests^[7] as well as a "progressive" anti-lobbying group.^[8]

Controversies

Harrison has pushed for examining the social media activity of police officers, yet hasn't applied the standard to his own staffers/aides; the latter have made anti-Semitic and homophobic comments.^[9] Despite such, homosexual rights groups have ignored the remarks.^[10]

General election results

Harrison lost to Sen. Graham in the deep red state by a ten percentage points in the general election.^[11]

References

External links

[1] Jaime Harrison’s Years as a Lobbyist Paid Off

[2] Jaime Harrison Headlined Foreign ‘Lobbying School’

[3] DSCC Congratulates Jaime Harrison in South Carolina

[4] Two references:
Sen. Graham's Unhinged Challenger Hints That Judge Barrett Could Bring Back Racial Segregation

South Carolina Senate Candidate Suggests Amy Coney Barrett Might Allow Racial Segregation To Return

[5] Sen. Graham's Unhinged Challenger Hints That Judge Barrett Could Bring Back Racial Segregation

[6] South Carolina Senate Candidate Suggests Amy Coney Barrett Might Allow Racial Segregation To Return

[5] Democrat Jaime Harrison announces Senate run against Lindsey Graham

[6] South Carolina U.S. & State Election Results

[7] Schumer PAC Backs Former Lobbyist by Claiming Lindsey Graham Is Beholden to Special Interests

[8] Anti-Lobbying Progressive Group Endorses Former Corporate Lobbyist Senate Candidate

[9] S.C. Dem Pushed Police to Vet Officers’ Social Media — But Doesn’t Vet His Own Staff

[10] Gay Rights Group Gives Dem Staffers Pass on Homophobic Slurs

[11] South Carolina Senate Election Results 2020

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 ==2020 Senate bid==
 :''See: [[2020 United States Senate election in South Carolina]]
-Harrison announced in late May 2019 his run for [[U.S. Senate]] in 2020 to challenge [[RINO]] incumbent [[Lindsey Graham]].<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/29/politics/jaime-harrison-lindsey-graham-senate-south-carolina/index.html Democrat Jaime Harrison announces Senate run against Lindsey Graham]</ref> While South Carolina is considered a very Republican state, Graham is considered to be vulnerable due to unpopularity among Republicans, as evident in his relatively low support in his own primary, winning with only two-thirds of the vote.<ref>[https://www.independentmail.com/elections/results/local/2020-06-09/00000/ South Carolina U.S. & State Election Results]</ref> A lobbyist, Harrison was backed by a [[super PAC]] claiming that Sen. Graham shills for special interests<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/schumer-pac-backs-former-lobbyist-by-claiming-lindsey-graham-is-beholden-to-special-interests/ Schumer PAC Backs Former Lobbyist by Claiming Lindsey Graham Is Beholden to Special Interests]</ref> as well as a "[[progressive]]" anti-lobbying group.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/politics/anti-lobbying-progressive-group-endorses-former-corporate-lobbyist-senate-candidate/ Anti-Lobbying Progressive Group Endorses Former Corporate Lobbyist Senate Candidate]</ref>
+Harrison announced in late May 2019 his run for [[U.S. Senate]] in 2020 to challenge [[RINO]] incumbent [[Lindsey Graham]].<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/29/politics/jaime-harrison-lindsey-graham-senate-south-carolina/index.html Democrat Jaime Harrison announces Senate run against Lindsey Graham]</ref> While South Carolina is considered a very Republican state, Graham was considered to be vulnerable due to unpopularity among Republicans, as evident in his relatively low support in his own primary, winning with only two-thirds of the vote.<ref>[https://www.independentmail.com/elections/results/local/2020-06-09/00000/ South Carolina U.S. & State Election Results]</ref> A lobbyist, Harrison was backed by a [[super PAC]] claiming that Sen. Graham shills for special interests<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/schumer-pac-backs-former-lobbyist-by-claiming-lindsey-graham-is-beholden-to-special-interests/ Schumer PAC Backs Former Lobbyist by Claiming Lindsey Graham Is Beholden to Special Interests]</ref> as well as a "[[progressive]]" anti-lobbying group.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/politics/anti-lobbying-progressive-group-endorses-former-corporate-lobbyist-senate-candidate/ Anti-Lobbying Progressive Group Endorses Former Corporate Lobbyist Senate Candidate]</ref>
 ===Controversies===