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H4 - Callers discuss SC Senate race endorsements, early voting locations, military leaks, tax policies, and political shifts.

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During Hour 4 of The Charlie James Show on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, host Charlie James engages with local South Carolina callers to discuss key political developments and upcoming elections. Callers analyze the Senate primary race following Lindsey Graham’s passing, evaluating candidates like Ralph Norman and Darlene Graham while debating the influence of political endorsements and "dark money." The discussion highlights voter confusion surrounding changed early voting and polling locations in Anderson County, alongside critiques of local tax policies like the 12-cent sales tax. Beyond regional politics, Charlie addresses national security concerns regarding high-level leaks of military plans for Iran, calling for severe legal consequences. The show also touches on broader cultural and political shifts, commenting on the rising influence of radical voices within the Democratic Party and the changing political landscape leading into the primary elections.

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Transcript Charlie James: Oh boy, the phones are hot tonight! Let's go to Bill in Rock Hill. How you doing, Bill? Bill: Hey, Charlie. How you doing? Charlie James: I'm doing good, man. What's up? Bill: Hey, I just wanted to say, I think it's, you know, my top two picks were Lynch and Ralph Norman, but I think it's important to remember, now, Ralph Norman, he supported Nikki Haley, you know? Charlie James: Yeah, and I've asked him about that several times, and he's explained that she supported him, so he returned the favor. Bill: Right. I think that's going to—I think that hurts him. I think he should have had a good run at the governor's race. Charlie James: It might. It might. We'll see what happens, Bill. I appreciate it. Glenn is in Six Mile. What's going on, Glenn? Glenn: Hey, Charlie. Had a question about how the name is going to read on the ballot for Darlene Graham. Charlie James: That's how it's going to read: Darlene Graham. That's how it's on the ballot. Glenn: Oh, that's not officially her real name, is it? Charlie James: Well, I mean, that's... and that's something I don't know. I mean, I don't know what the rules or the laws or the regulations are about that. Glenn: And then yesterday, I didn't have time to get in, but on the thing of masculinity, just wanted to throw out something there. You know, a lot of these young guys growing up in, I'd say in this generation, didn't grow up with a father in the home to teach them things. And just wanted to say one thing that our church started a couple of months ago, going to do it about once a quarter, it's called "Men in the Making." And what the first session we had was we brought some middle school-aged boys out and showed them how to change oil in a vehicle, and to explain why a vehicle needs an oil change, how it gets dirty, and all those sort of things. Charlie James: Yeah. Glenn: So, we're trying to do something to make a difference in the community. Charlie James: Well, that's awesome, Glenn. God bless you. I appreciate you guys doing that. Thank you. Let's go to Lynn in Gaffney. Lynn, what's on your mind? Lynn: Well, like your last caller said, I'm a little bothered by the fact that she ditched her last name and always used her maiden name. But that's not why I called. Charlie James: Okay. Lynn: And that is that I wanted to say that I am probably just echoing what a lot of other people have said. But, you know, I have a very well-placed, advanced corporate executive in my family, and we think a lot alike. We're very close, we talk a lot. But if that individual died tomorrow, a major corporate banking industry would not be calling me, asking me to take her job, for the simple reason that I am not qualified. Charlie James: Yeah. "Lynn, could you come take her job real quick? You know, I know you guys are related." You don't do that! That's not the way we are supposed to operate in this country. But there you go. I appreciate it. Lynn: No. And one final comment, Charlie, and that is that, you know, Lindsey may have left behind a great staff that has been a great support to her during this time, but we did not vote for that staff. Charlie James: And we don't know the names of the people that are on it, really. Lynn: No, not really. So, that's it. Thank you for your time and for all the callers! Charlie James: I appreciate you, Lynn. Thank you—oh, you are? Well, you're going to get that bell! There you go. All right, Lynn, thank you. Let's go to Tina from Greenville. How you doing, Tina? Tina: Hey, Charlie! I'm doing great. I wanted to say I voted for Mark Lynch the first time, and it hasn't changed, even though a lot more people have gotten on board. It's like there's some... there's competition, I want to say. But I think of David, who fought Goliath, and who's going to kill the giant? And I have a question for you. Charlie James: Okay. Tina: Guess who the only two running have gotten flyers from? Charlie James: Who? Tina: I want to say ...

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