Green Senate candidate runs historic campaign
Despite obstacles Tom Clements gains votes in South Carolina by Scott West, South Carolina Green Party Tom Clements’ campaign for U.S. Senate was the most successful independent progressive race in South Carolina history. With more than 118,000 votes and 9.22% of the overall total, Clements far exceeded any previous statewide candidate running without support of either of the two major parties. We established a platform that reflects what a lot of South Carolinians want: affordable, universal healthcare; cuts to defense…