10% Control 100% of South Carolina Politics w/ Spencer Wetmore

South Carolina’s legislative fights are heating up, and the stakes for voters keep getting higher. Grace is joined by Spencer Wetmore for a wide ranging conversation on closed primary proposals, gerrymandering, school voucher expansion, abortion medication restrictions, and how a small percentage of voters end up controlling state politics. They unpack how these bills actually work, who benefits from them, and why so many independents feel pushed out of the process. It is a candid look at how power operates in Columbia and what these choices mean for the future of South Carolina. 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Spencer on Stepping Out of Politics 02:42 South Carolina Closed Primary Bills 07:33 Party Control and Voter Access 13:43 South Carolina School Voucher Expansion 16:29 Who Benefits From Vouchers? 18:53 Abortion Pill Restrictions 23:39 Gerrymandering and Safe Seats 27:24 Tax Cuts, Safety Bills, and Roads 31:05 Budget, Earmarks, and Final Notes There's more stew on Substack!https://frogmorestew.substack.com/Learn more about Frogmore Stew at https://www.frogmorestewsc.com/On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frogmorestewscon TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frogmorestewscFrogmore Stew is brought to you by The Alliance CoalitionThe Alliance Coalition works to redistribute power back to YOU, the voter. We do this by collecting data on belief systems, providing clear and digestible political information, history and trends, while building a community for those of us who feel politically unhoused. We encourage all to engage in shaping our state’s future and communicating our thoughts about how to do that productively.https://www.thealliancecoalition.org/