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H4, Segment 1 - Talk radio listeners debate candidates, political endorsements, and runoffs.

from The Charlie James Show Podcast

During this segment of The Charlie James Show, host Charlie James takes a series of energetic phone calls from listeners discussing localized political dynamics and upcoming election candidates. Callers weigh in on political endorsements—such as Ralph Norman’s past support of Nikki Haley—and debate candidate qualifications, ballot naming conventions, and the influence of political flyers and funding. Between conversations on race strategy and potential runoff scenarios, callers also share personal community initiatives aimed at mentoring youth. Charlie reflects on campaign strategies, reminding listeners to consider their contingency choices if their top political candidate does not secure a spot in a runoff.

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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 two top picks were, uh, Lynch and, and Ralph Norman. But I think it's important to, to remember—now, Ralph Norman, he supported Nikki Haley, you know. Charlie James: Yeah, and I've, I've asked him about that several times, and, and he's explained that, 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, the governor's race. Charlie James: It might. It might, yeah. Bill: Anyway, thank you, Charlie. Charlie James: 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? Is she going— Charlie James: That's—that's how it's going to read: Darlene Graham. That's how it's on the ballot. Glenn: Oh, that's not official 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, is called "Men in the Making". And what the first session we had was we brought some middle school-age boys out and showed them how to change oil in a vehicle, and to explain why a vehicle needs the oil change, how it gets dirty, and all those sort of things. Charlie James: Yeah. Glenn: So we're—we're trying to do something to make a difference in the—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 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, um, well-placed, advanced corporate executive in my family, um, and we think a lot alike. We're very close, we talk a lot. But if that individual died tomorrow, um, 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, Lynn, could you come take her job real quick? You know, I know you guys are related. I—you, you don't do that. That's not the way we, we are supposed to operate in this country. But there you go. There, I appreciate it. Lynn: No, and—and one final—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—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, Charlie. Charlie James: I appreciate you, Lynn. Thank—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, think of David who fought Goliath. People are like, who's going to kill the ...

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